THE Gold Standard of ADHD Care for Women Across the Lifespan with Aaron Dodini M.S., M.A., Ph.D., CGP — 2025

Women have been understudied in virtual every aspect of healthcare with the notable exception of breast cancer research. I guess men just like studying breasts! 🙂 There is a huge gap in the literature about women and ADHD generally–from onset and assessment in girls to later life treatments and finally to how changes in hormones through the menopause continuum affects symptoms and treatment.

In this presentation we are going to talk about what research has shown is THE gold standard of ADHD assessment and care for girls and women through the lifespan. Participants will learn about how ADHD shows up differently for women and how aging affects the experience of ADHD and our need for continued assessment that guides individualized treatment through the lifespan. We’ll talk about the need for objective measures that are sensitive to changes in treatments, environmental factors, and biological factors. It’s time we give as much attention to women’s brains and bodies as we do their breasts!

About Aaron Dodini M.S., M.A., Ph.D., CGP:

Aaron Dodini, MS, MA, PhD, is a Licensed Marriage and FamilyTherapist, Clinical Psychologist, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) specialist. As the founder of Dodini Behavioral Health and Calibrate ADHDin Arlington, Virginia with a national reach, he and his colleagues seek to help couples, families, and adults to live bigger, richer, fuller lives. He believes that ADHD is neither a disorder nor a disadvantage when the ADHD brain is unlocked and the brain strengths and challenges are identified. The goal is to help create alignment between the ADHD brain and the circumstances that will allow that person to thrive.Dr. Dodini carries forward a legacy of resilience, hard work, and dedication to personal growth In part because of his beliefs, values, and experiences and in part due to the examples of his ancestors, his family of origin, and his wife and children. He understands the importance of ambition and drive, and also the value of relationships to help us on our journey toward the life we want.When our efforts are based on principles of authenticity, vulnerability, and intimacy with ourselves and with others, we have much of what we need to achieve that goal.