Why are so many smart, capable girls with ADHD struggling—and going unnoticed? In this episode, board-certified educational therapist Rachel Kapp breaks down how executive function challenges present in girls, why they're so often misinterpreted, and how educational therapy offers a path toward confidence, clarity, and independence. From masking and late diagnosis to supporting moms with ADHD, Rachel shares compassionate, practical insights every parent, educator, and clinician should hear.

Whether you're raising a neurodivergent daughter or navigating your own EF struggles, this conversation will leave you feeling informed, empowered, and seen.

📍 Learn more: www.kappedtherapy.com
📚 Get free tools: www.FINDtheADHDgirls.org/repository

#ExecutiveFunction #ADHDinGirls #GirlsWithADHD #EducationalTherapy #FINDtheADHDgirls #NeurodivergentSupport #ADHDAwareness #LateDiagnosis #ParentingADHD #NotLazy #MaskingADHD

Find The ADHD Girls is a project of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition (www.iadhd.org)

The mission of this project is to give all girls who have ADHD
a fair start in life by getting them diagnosed by age 8.

COULD YOUR DAUGHTER HAVE ADHD?

ADHD can look different in girls - meaning that often, they are missed for ADHD diagnosis.

Find out if your daughter has ADHD at findtheadhdgirls.org

Learn about inattentive ADHD at www.iadhd.org, the only website solely about inattentive ADHD

What if your daughter seems social, happy, and successful—but still feels completely alone inside?

In this episode of the FIND the ADHD Girls podcast, Cynthia Hammer speaks with Dana Dzamic—ADHD coach, consultant, and mother—about the quiet pain of masking and loneliness in girls with ADHD. Dana explains how these challenges begin in early childhood, why they’re so often overlooked, and how masking becomes a lifelong habit that even diagnosis doesn’t always fix.

We talk about performance anxiety, rejection sensitivity, and the pressure to fit in at school, home, and work. Dana also shares what real inclusion should look like—and why celebrating difference is the key to helping neurodivergent girls thrive.

Whether you’re a parent, educator, or adult reflecting on your own experience, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.

🎧 Read more from Dana at ADHDInsightHub.com

Explore free ADHD resources at FINDtheADHDgirls.org/repository

#FINDtheADHDgirls #DanaDzamic #ADHDGirls #MaskingAndLoneliness #UnmaskingADHD #ADHDAwareness #NeurodivergentGirls #PerformanceAnxiety #RejectionSensitivity #ADHDWomen

Find The ADHD Girls is a project of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition (www.iadhd.org)

The mission of this project is to give all girls who have ADHD
a fair start in life by getting them diagnosed by age 8.

COULD YOUR DAUGHTER HAVE ADHD?

ADHD can look different in girls - meaning that often, they are missed for ADHD diagnosis.

Find out if your daughter has ADHD at findtheadhdgirls.org

Learn about inattentive ADHD at www.iadhd.org, the only website solely about inattentive ADHD

Why are so many girls with ADHD missed until after puberty? What do hormones have to do with it? In this episode, Professor J.J. Sandra Kooij — a pioneering psychiatrist and global ADHD researcher — breaks down how hormonal changes across a woman’s life can affect ADHD symptoms. From early puberty to perimenopause, she explains how estrogen impacts mood, focus, and long-term health. We also explore new findings on cardiovascular risk, mood disorders, and why adjusting the way we diagnose and treat women with ADHD is long overdue.

#ADHDInWomen #WomenWithADHD #HormonesAndADHD #EarlyDiagnosis #HeartHealth #ADHDAwareness #FINDtheADHDgirls #FTAG

Find The ADHD Girls is a project of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition (www.iadhd.org)

The mission of this project is to give all girls who have ADHD
a fair start in life by getting them diagnosed by age 8.

COULD YOUR DAUGHTER HAVE ADHD?

ADHD can look different in girls - meaning that often, they are missed for ADHD diagnosis.

Find out if your daughter has ADHD at findtheadhdgirls.org

Learn about inattentive ADHD at www.iadhd.org, the only website solely about inattentive ADHD

How do we teach emotional regulation to kids with ADHD—when so many of us as parents are still learning it ourselves?

In this rich and practical conversation, ADHD educator and life coach Dana Crews joins Cynthia Hammer to talk about what emotional regulation really looks like in daily life. From teaching kids to name and explore their emotions, to co-regulation strategies, realistic expectations, and making amends when things go wrong—this episode offers compassionate guidance for parents navigating big feelings (their child’s and their own).

Whether you're struggling with daily meltdowns or trying to break generational patterns, you'll walk away with tools that make sense and a reminder: you don’t have to be perfect—you just have to show up and keep learning.

🎧 Listen in for:

• Tools to help your child name and understand emotions
• Why co-regulation often works better than control
• How to create realistic expectations for ADHD maturity
• The importance of emotional repair and self-compassion

📍 Mentioned in the episode: https://SecondArrowCoaching.com

#FINDtheADHDgirls #ADHDAwareness #ParentingADHD #EmotionalRegulation #CoRegulation #SelfCompassion #MindfulParenting #NeurodivergentSupport #ADHDFamilies #ADHDLife

Find The ADHD Girls is a project of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition (www.iadhd.org)

The mission of this project is to give all girls who have ADHD
a fair start in life by getting them diagnosed by age 8.

COULD YOUR DAUGHTER HAVE ADHD?

ADHD can look different in girls - meaning that often, they are missed for ADHD diagnosis.

Find out if your daughter has ADHD at findtheadhdgirls.org

Learn about inattentive ADHD at www.iadhd.org, the only website solely about inattentive ADHD

In this episode, developmental pediatrician and mindfulness expert Dr. Mark Bertin joins us to unpack the real reasons so many girls with ADHD are missed—especially those with inattentive symptoms.

We explore:
🧠 Why girls often go undiagnosed until later
📘 How executive function delays show up in everyday life
😟 The overlap between anxiety and ADHD
💊 Medication myths and what families really need to know
🧘‍♀️ How mindfulness can support both kids and parents

Dr. Bertin offers clear, compassionate insights for parents, educators, and anyone wanting a deeper understanding of ADHD in girls—and why early awareness changes everything.

📚 Mentioned in this episode:

• Mindful Parenting for ADHD
• Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Teen ADHD
• How Children Thrive
  
  

📂 Explore free tools and resources:
www.FINDtheADHDgirls.org/repository

#ADHDAwareness #GirlsWithADHD #MindfulnessForADHD #ExecutiveFunction #InattentiveADHD #findtheadhdgirls #FTAG

Find The ADHD Girls is a project of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition (www.iadhd.org)

The mission of this project is to give all girls who have ADHD
a fair start in life by getting them diagnosed by age 8.

COULD YOUR DAUGHTER HAVE ADHD?

ADHD can look different in girls - meaning that often, they are missed for ADHD diagnosis.

Find out if your daughter has ADHD at findtheadhdgirls.org

Learn about inattentive ADHD at www.iadhd.org, the only website solely about inattentive ADHD

In this episode of the FINDtheADHDGirls podcast, guest interviewer Katherine Ellison sits down with Kelly Pickens, a family nurse practitioner who didn’t discover her own ADHD until her late 40s.

Kelly shares how that diagnosis not only transformed her life, but also helped her understand and advocate for her neurodivergent children. She opens up about the emotional toll of being undiagnosed for decades, the healing power of coaching and medication, and the urgent need for better ADHD screening—especially for women and girls.

Kelly also introduces the NICE Index, her holistic, human-centered model for evaluating ADHD and autism, which goes far beyond the standard diagnostic checklist.

🎧 Whether you’re a parent, clinician, or someone who’s been wondering if ADHD could explain more than you realized, this conversation is for you.

#ADHDLife #LateDiagnosis #ADHDAwareness #WomenWithADHD #NeurodivergentStrength #ParentingADHD #ADHDGirls #NICEIndex #InvisibleDisabilities #ADHDPodcast

Find The ADHD Girls is a project of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition (www.iadhd.org)

The mission of this project is to give all girls who have ADHD
a fair start in life by getting them diagnosed by age 8.

COULD YOUR DAUGHTER HAVE ADHD?

ADHD can look different in girls - meaning that often, they are missed for ADHD diagnosis.

Find out if your daughter has ADHD at findtheadhdgirls.org

Learn about inattentive ADHD at www.iadhd.org, the only website solely about inattentive ADHD

Katy opens up about her struggles before diagnosis, how stereotypes delayed recognition, and what changed once she understood her brain. As a mother, coach, and graduate student in mental health counseling, she’s now helping other women and girls feel seen, supported, and empowered.

We cover it all:

✨ The grief and relief of a late ADHD diagnosis

✨ What her childhood report cards revealed in hindsight

✨ Why high-achieving girls are often missed

✨ How parenting, therapy, and advocacy transformed her life

✨ The one piece of advice she gives all her coaching clients

From overwhelmed PTA mom to podcast host and future therapist, Katy’s story shows how an adult ADHD diagnosis can unlock purpose, healing, and meaningful change.

📌 Like, subscribe, and share to raise awareness about early ADHD diagnosis in girls.

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👇 Comment below: What part of Katy’s story resonated most with you?

🎧 Listen to more interviews at: https://www.findtheadhdgirls.org/podcast

#ADHDInGirls #WomenWithADHD #LateDiagnosis #ADHDAwareness #NeurodivergentVoices #FINDtheADHDgirls #GirlsWithADHD #ADHDPodcast #ADHDSupport #InvisibleADHD

Find The ADHD Girls is a project of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition (www.iadhd.org)

The mission of this project is to give all girls who have ADHD
a fair start in life by getting them diagnosed by age 8.

COULD YOUR DAUGHTER HAVE ADHD?

ADHD can look different in girls - meaning that often, they are missed for ADHD diagnosis.

Find out if your daughter has ADHD at findtheadhdgirls.org

Learn about inattentive ADHD at www.iadhd.org, the only website solely about inattentive ADHD

In this powerful interview, Dr. Stephen Faraone — Distinguished Professor, Harvard lecturer, and President of the World Federation on ADHD — joins us to unpack decades of research, persistent myths, and why early treatment can be life-changing for girls with inattentive ADHD.

We cover:

✅ Why girls are still underdiagnosed

✅ Why “quiet” doesn’t mean “okay”

✅ The science behind ADHD medications

✅ What the research actually says about therapy vs. meds

✅ How to advocate for your child (even when schools can't)

✅ The danger of misinformation — and how to fight back

This is a must-watch for parents, educators, mental health professionals, and anyone who wants to understand ADHD in girls through an evidence-based lens.

🔗 Learn more at FINDtheADHDgirls.org

🔗 Explore the science at ADHDevidence.org

#ADHDinGirls #ADHDAwareness #InattentiveADHD #ADHDTreatment #MentalHealthMatters #GirlsWithADHD #ADHDMedication #ADHDEducation #ADHDParenting #FINDtheADHDgirls

Find The ADHD Girls is a project of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition (www.iadhd.org)

The mission of this project is to give all girls who have ADHD
a fair start in life by getting them diagnosed by age 8.

COULD YOUR DAUGHTER HAVE ADHD?

ADHD can look different in girls - meaning that often, they are missed for ADHD diagnosis.

Find out if your daughter has ADHD at findtheadhdgirls.org

Learn about inattentive ADHD at www.iadhd.org, the only website solely about inattentive ADHD