Adhd symptoms in boys girls

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5274485 tn?1385860167 The symptoms are clinical the same for both boys and girls. My own experience in meeting girls with autism spectrum disorders confirm the clinical view; I have yet to find a girl with autism spectrum disorder who differ from my self and other boys with autism spectrum disorder I know in talk of symptoms.
Avatar f tn My son grew out of it at about age 15. We didnt use medication but he was bad. He is nearly 18 now + doing great!
1764615 tn?1313515647 Hey Katie, a lot of this is normal (unfortunately) for someone with ADHD. In the book, "The ADD/ ADHD Answer book," by Susan Ashley, she says that girls are more accurate and honest in their self-perceptions. They report more problems with self-esteem, depression, family relationships, and peer rejections than boys. Girls self-awareness may be the reason they have three times more depression than AD/HD boys (p.
Avatar f tn Given that ADD and ADHD are not diseases of the brain, but rather, labels that are given to children and adults (for the latter, in many ways, being labeled with AD(H)D, or any other mental disorder (illness), serves as a form of psychiatric (moral) absolution of one's perceived failure, at some level, to flourish) are means of reifying those "inappropriate" behaviors-usually within one's social matrix, i.e., school, work, family.
5274485 tn?1385860167 Girls with Autism have different symptoms in contrast to boys. Females with autism tend to withhold their symptoms and keep quiet. They are not as aggressive as boys are. Females are more likely to want more friends and play with dolls.
Avatar n tn My 6 year old daughter (Kindergarten) is not classified as learning disabled,however, we suspect she has some ADHD symptoms. She was evaluated about 2 years ago and our pediatrician felt she couldn't be further evaluated until she was 6 or 7. Given these symptoms, she seems to function pretty well in school and with new friends. Our greater concern is her excessive hugging.
Avatar m tn I have 2 boys with ADHD- one was very colicky, the other was a very easy, pleasant baby.
Avatar f tn Lol I just simply want a boy. It is really to many girls in my family. I actually have 4 brothers and they are all picky about there clothes and shoes and especially food. My boyfriend has 6 sisters and they all are adhd and have crazy mood swings.
Avatar f tn Boys are slower to mature than girls and teachers tend to get impatient with them. In Sweden boys start school one year later than girls. Beware of going the ADD route at this stage. ADD meds should be reserved for the child who is properly diagnosed, and when all other methods of treatment have failed. You child is too young for such a diagnosis in any case.
1061382 tn?1254572547 He does have some friends but not many do to he sometimes wonders off while playing and talk to himself in the background. He was diagnosed with ADHD a year ago .. he is a very bright boy in school and studys very hard but sometimes says its hard cause all the voices in his head makes it hard for him to concentrate. Is this a true ADHD disorder or could my Dr be off base ?
11118783 tn?1419354228 m hoping for a boy I do have both boy and girls but my son is 18 and girls are younger 6,5,2 it would be cool to have another little boy in the house!! Plus my son said if the baby is another girl his Moving out!!
Avatar f tn i was wondering what your symptoms were which boys and girls? Can you tell the difference?? I was achey had heartburn grumpy with my boys. Now I'm breaking out like crazy (had 2 zits my whole life) i am achey already. and sooooo gassy!!
Avatar f tn Oh, boy. Lets take this one step at a time. I have seen numerous posts typically by intelligent females (some of them in their 40's) wondering the same thing. The sad thing is that if you are an intelligent female and not a hyperactive boy - you don't get noticed. Boys and girls with ADHD tend to get noticed. Kids with ADD tend to get lost in the shuffle. Check out this site first. Its one of the few that differentiates between ADHD and ADD.
490665 tn?1210334012 I was diagnosed untill I was 39, I agree with Mizzigie because I was a girl, girls usually do not tend to be as hyper as boys, it was never suspected, the modd swings etc were put down to hormones, you know somehing is not right but youare not quite sure what, my typical school report was talks to much in class etc I could not work out why I was bored easily changed jobs constantly, being on meds for me was the best decision ever, I have been more settled and have actually stayed in one job,
Avatar m tn The girls that were doing it were in the 3-4 year old group. Most parents claimed the boys were peeing down heat vents, cold air returns, and in/on toys. Girls however were peeing thier pants, on couches, chairs, etc. These were all kids that were previously potty trained. When asked why, some of the comments included: "because I thought it was the toilet", "it was too far to walk to the bathroom", "I'm afraid of going into the bathroom", etc.
Avatar n tn Your son may well display ADHD, but it is important to arrange a thorough evaluation and not rush too quickly to the diagnosis. The on-line surveys can be useful tools to see if a person might display symptoms typical of ADHD, but a thorough assessment will consider a child's medical history, family history, current functioning at home and in school, possible alternative explanations for the symptoms identified on the surveys, etc.
Avatar f tn I have 2 boys with another boy on the way! Boys are fun congratulations.
1367899 tn?1278121440 My sister and I started a blog on Adderall to learn more about the medication along with alternative and complementary ADHD treatment options. Any feedback from users of Adderall or Adderall XR would be greatly appreciated. Topics to be added this week on http://Adderall.org How is Adderall XR different from Adderall? [Adderall vs. Adderall XR] What is Adderall? How to Make Adderall: [Adderall Background Information] What are the best Adderall and ADHD books?
Avatar n tn I agree that young boys often are behind girls in their ability to sit and attend in a classroom because they mature later. However, if his speech and other troubles are creating difficulty in the classroom/ outside the classroom I'd see if you can get a full evaluation done for him.
Avatar n tn ve had comments by both boys and girls and parents. His step mother had four girls and they used to all dress him up in a dress and makeup and do his hair and laugh at him. They took pictures and everything. So this part doesn't surprise. me. I used to have him do "feelings papers" and he took out of lot of his anger there, but now he "doesn't have the patience".
Avatar f tn I'd like to remind you that ADHD is the most common intitial diagnosis for any recalcitrant behavior. That doesn't mean that is wrong, just that it may not explain all of a child's symptoms. My boys were diagnosed ADHD and then, a few years later, OCD was tacked on to one and ODD to the other. Do the "silent seizures" have any effects on your grandson's brain? What medications has he already tried?
Avatar f tn s so frustrating as our 3 year old daughter that was borne premature is also showing signs but they have already picked up on her behaviour at nursery due to temper tantrums and slight aggression the doctor she sees at the hospital due to having suffered from feveral convulsions since age of one year has noted that she is hyper active and has lack of concentration andhas written a letter about this for the nursery and doctors surgery.