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Subject: ADD-Over-identification of boys with ADD?

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Lisa Conner

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Date Posted: 00:06:28 01/03/13 Thu

I find it interesting that boys are identified as having ADD/ADHD at a much higher rate than girls. It is also interesting that it manifests itself differently in girls. Girls often exhibit fewer of the classic symptoms such as fidgeting, the need to move, and the apparent lack of focus than is evident in boys. But ADHD in children can also take other forms such as forgetfulness, being easily distracted, losing or misplacing things, disorganization and low academic underachievement. Because girls with ADHD may be more likely to be inattentive than hyperactive or impulsive. That may mean they are more likely to be underdiagnosed with the disorder. I wonder how many general education teachers and parents are aware of these key differences and fear that girls with ADD are being underserved.

Lisa Conner

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Re: ADD-Over-identification of boys with ADD?	debbie (sad)	04:23:41 01/17/13 Thu