Missed in Plain Sight: ADHD and Autism in Girls and Young Women

Most of what we know about ADHD and autism comes from studies on boys. Girls show up differently. They mask, they work twice as hard to fit in, and they often get treated for anxiety or depression first. Many are not diagnosed until their twenties, if at all.

In this session, Erica shares what she sees every day in her practice and gives you a clear way to spot the girls and young women who fall through the cracks.

What you will learn

Why girls present differently, and how masking hides the signs How emotional dysregulation can cover up the real diagnosis What a late diagnosis costs a young woman, at school, in relationships and in her sense of self Practical red flags any therapist or pediatrician can use in a first visit When and how to refer for a full evaluation

Who it's for Therapists, pediatricians, psychiatrists and nurse practitioners. The clinicians who see these patients first.

Format 30 minutes of talk, then 20 minutes of live Q&A. The replay goes to all registered members.