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Welcome to Thriving with ADHD, dear ADHD community! 🌟
In this powerful episode, we shine a light on a topic that doesn’t get nearly enough attention — girls with ADHD. Many girls are still overlooked or misdiagnosed, their symptoms dismissed as daydreaming, anxiety, or perfectionism. Today, we explore why this happens and how parents, teachers, and clinicians can recognize and support these girls earlier.

Our guest, Cynthia Hammer, is the Executive Director of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition and founder of FINDtheADHDgirls.org After receiving her own ADHD diagnosis later in life, Cynthia has dedicated her career to changing the story for girls with inattentive ADHD. Through her advocacy, writing, and public speaking, she empowers families and professionals to see the signs sooner—so that girls don’t have to wait decades for understanding and support.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• Why girls with ADHD are often missed or misunderstood
• The subtle signs parents and teachers should watch for
• Practical steps to take if you suspect a girl may have ADHD
• How Cynthia’s new resource, FINDtheADHDgirls.org, helps educators, clinicians, and families take action
• The importance of early diagnosis in shaping self-esteem and long-term well-being

Cynthia also shares insights from her new book, Letters to My Younger Self, written by 22 women diagnosed later in life—a heartfelt gift to the ADHD community this Awareness Month. This inspiring collection belongs in the hands of every educator, clinician, and parent of a young girl who might be wondering if ADHD could be part of her story.

🎧 Tune in to learn how we can all play a part in helping girls with ADHD be seen, supported, and set up to thrive.

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