ADHD in Girls

When you think of ADHD, you might picture a child who’s constantly on the move, interrupting conversations, or struggling in school. But what if I told you that ADHD can look completely different—especially in girls?

Meet Sophie. She’s 9 years old, bright, and full of personality. Her teacher says she’s “a great student, just a little chatty and forgetful.” No one seems concerned. But at home and in other settings…

✨ She talks...A LOT—her brain moves fast, and she struggles to filter her thoughts.
✨ She interrupts —not to be rude, but because if she doesn’t say it now, she’ll forget.
✨ She zones out mid-task—even when she’s interested, her mind drifts before she realizes it.
✨ She touches everything—in stores, in waiting rooms, at the dinner table—she just can't help herself.
✨ She forgets what she’s supposed to be doing—even if it’s something simple like brushing her teeth.
✨ She is always moving—but it’s not always running and climbing. It’s leg swinging, hair twirling, tapping her pencil, adjusting her seat a hundred times.​
✨ She holds it together at school, but by the time she gets home, she’s emotionally drained and melting down over “small” things.

Sophie has ADHD, but because she’s not struggling academically (yet), and because her hyperactivity looks different, no one has recognized it.

🔍 What ADHD Can Look Like in Kids (Beyond the Stereotypes):​
✔️ Talking excessively, interrupting, and struggling to pause for others
✔️ Zoning out mid-task, getting distracted by thoughts, missing details
✔️ Fidgeting constantly—playing with zippers, straws, erasers, or their own hair
✔️ Being impulsive with words andactions—blurting things out, grabbing objects, making quick decisions
✔️ Struggling with follow-through—not from laziness, but because their brain jumps between ideas
✔️ Holding it together in structured settings (like school) but melting down at home

Many kids—especially girls—are overlooked because their ADHD doesn’t fit the stereotype. But recognizing these patterns early can make a huge difference.

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