3 reasons women often go undiagnosed with ADHD, according to expert - The Mirror

A psychologist reveals that women often go undiagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder due to societal expectations, masking behaviors, and co-occurring conditions like autism spectrum disorders.

• Stephanie Georgiou, a psychologist and author, explains that societal expectations lead women to develop coping strategies that mask their ADHD symptoms, delaying diagnosis.
• Women frequently exhibit less overt impulsivity compared to men, making Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder less recognizable in clinical settings, according to Georgiou.
• Co-occurring conditions such as autism spectrum disorders can complicate ADHD diagnoses in women, as overlapping symptoms may overshadow the neurodevelopmental disorder of ADHD.