Straight Talk about ADHD in Girls Guilford Publications

Parenting a daughter with ADHD is no easy path--especially because of the myth that the disorder is rare to nonexistent in girls. Pioneering researcher Stephen P. Hinshaw provides parents with vital information in this empathic, empowering guide. Dr. Hinshaw explains what ADHD is, why symptoms often appear differently in girls than in boys, why girls with ADHD behave the way they do, how to get an accurate diagnosis, and what treatments are most effective. There is so much pressure on girls to be "perfect;" for those with ADHD, it feels especially hard to measure up. Parents learn concrete steps they can take to support their daughter's success while nurturing her confidence and self-worth.