ADHD Differences Between Boys and Girls – 2021

ADHD shows up differently for boys and girls. While it is diagnosed more frequently in boys, there are many reasons that might be the case. In this informational interview, Psychologists Mary Ann Richey and Sharon Saline discuss ADHD for boys and girls across the lifespan, addressing topics such as diagnosis, developmental differences, impacts of puberty and gender, coping patterns, and more. They also explore risk factors such as substance use, cutting, sexuality, peer pressure, suicidal ideation, gaming addiction, and other difficult and important topics. 

Richey and Saline provide a longitudinal perspective on raising kids with ADHD—regardless of gender – and offer insights about what parents can do most to help. You don’t want to miss the information and recommendations offered in this conversation.

About Mary Ann Richey

Mary Anne Richey, M.Ed., is a Licensed School Psychologist in private practice in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, with a special interest in ADHD. She has a wide range of public school experience ranging from teaching to administration in elementary, middle, and high school settings. She was selected Florida School Psychologist of the Year for 2012. She has spoken at national and international conferences on ADHD, executive functioning difficulties, and learning disabilities and has co-authored four books on ADHD and executive functioning difficulties, including Raising Boys with ADHD and The ADHD Empowerment Guide, both published by Prufrock Press. Learn more at https.//www.maryannerichey.com

About Sharon Saline, Psy.D.