Name
Invisible Until It’s Crisis: ADHD in Girls & Women
Description
ADHD in girls doesn’t always look like fidgeting or blurting out—it looks like perfectionism, people-pleasing, zoning out, and emotional overwhelm. And because of that, thousands of girls go undiagnosed until they’re in full-blown crisis—academically, emotionally, or both. This session sheds light on how ADHD presents differently in girls and women, why schools and clinical settings often miss it, and what we can do to stop the cycle of misidentification. From early masking behaviors to skyrocketing rates of anxiety and depression in undiagnosed girls, this talk delivers a wake-up call—and a roadmap for change. Whether you're a teacher, therapist, or parent, you'll walk away with the tools to recognize ADHD in girls sooner, create support systems that don’t shame sensitivity or quietness, and prevent the emotional cost of being invisible until it's too late. If you've ever had a high-achieving, exhausted girl "suddenly fall apart," this session will change how you see everything.
Kristen Eccleston
Track
Educators & School Professionals
Date & Time
Friday, November 14, 2025, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM