Straight Talk about ADHD in Girls: How to Help Your Daughter Thrive - Paperback

by Stephen P. Hinshaw (Author)

Parenting a daughter with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is no easy path--especially because of the myth that the disorder is rare to nonexistent in girls. From pioneering researcher Stephen P. Hinshaw, this empowering guide provides vital information and advice to help you understand and meet your daughter's needs. Dr. Hinshaw delivers up-to-date facts on 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"--and for those with ADHD, it feels especially hard to measure up. Learn concrete steps you can take to support your daughter's success from preschool through high school and beyond, while nurturing her confidence and self-worth.

Author Biography

Stephen P. Hinshaw, PhD, is Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. He is also Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Vice-Chair for Child and Adolescent Psychology at the University of California, San Francisco. An internationally known ADHD and stigma researcher and the author of numerous articles and books for scientists, professionals, and general readers, Dr. Hinshaw has received, among other awards, the Distinguished Scientific Contributions Award from the American Psychological Association and the Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health from the National Academy of Medicine.He was recently inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.