The Power of Early ADHD Screening and Diagnosis in Girls with Cynthia Hammer

🌟 My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is available to preorder here 🌟This week, I’m joined by Cynthia Hammer, author, advocate, and founder of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition. Diagnosed with ADHD at 49, Cynthia shares her powerful story of living undiagnosed for decades and how that experience inspired her mission to raise awareness, especially for girls who are so often overlooked.We explore the emotional and practical effects of late diagnosis, why inattentive ADHD remains under-recognised, and how early intervention can make a lasting difference. Cynthia’s journey is both inspiring and validating, especially for those questioning whether ADHD has shaped their own path.Tune in to learn why early recognition matters and how it could change lives, starting with the next generation of girls.What You’ll Learn✨ Why ADHD in girls is still frequently missed or misdiagnosed due to masking and societal expectations ✨ The emotional toll of undiagnosed ADHD and misunderstanding of inattentive ADHD✨ The role of early diagnosis for ADHD girls and screening for the whole family ✨ Signs teachers and parents can look for to diagnose ADHD✨ How to shift from shame and negative self-talk to self-compassion and understanding✨ Cynthia Hammer’s personal journey with adult diagnosis and her advocacy through the Inattentive ADHD Coalition and FINDtheADHDgirls project✨ The evolution of ADHD awareness and what the future of diagnosis and support might look like✨ The power of community and advocacy to empower women in the next generation navigating ADHDTimestamps05:33 – Getting diagnosed at 49: Cynthia’s ADHD story09:39 – Why girls are so often missed in school systems16:33 – The impact of misdiagnosis and gender bias22:31 – From self-criticism to self-acceptance: Cynthia’s mindset shift28:13 – ADHD and family dynamics31:10 – The need for better ADHD screening and early supportFind out more about Cynthia and her work via her website, www.iadhd.org or via Instagram.Links and Resources:⭐ Missed the first 5 ADHD Women's Wellbeing Summer Series Workshops? You can get them all on demand now. Click here to purchase.⭐ Book on the next ADHD Wellbeing Workshop all about 'Creating ADHD 'Routines' and 'Structures' ' on June 10th @1.30pm! Click here to book.⭐ If you love the podcast but want more ADHD support, get a sneak peek of my brand new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit and pre-order it here!⭐ Launching September! Tired of ADHD support that doesn’t get you? My new compassionate, community-first membership ditches the overwhelm by providing support aligned with YOU! Join the waitlist now for an exclusive founding member offer!Find all of Kate's popular online workshops and free resources...

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Are you struggling with the challenges of life as a woman with ADHD? Perhaps you need support with your mental and physical wellbeing, so you can feel calmer, happier and more balanced? Perhaps you’re newly diagnosed with ADHD – or just ADHD curious – and don’t know where to turn for support. Or perhaps you’re wondering how neurodivergence impacts your hormones or relationships? If so, The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast is for you. This award-winning podcast is hosted by Kate Moryoussef, an ADHD lifestyle and wellbeing coach, author, EFT practitioner, mum of four, and late-in-life diagnosed with ADHD herself. Each week, thousands of women just like you tune in to hear Kate chat with top ADHD experts, thought leaders, professionals and authors. Their powerful insights will help you harness your health and enhance your life as a woman with ADHD. From tips on nutrition, sleep and motivation to guidance on regulating your nervous system, dealing with anxiety and living a calmer and more balanced life, you’ll find it all here. The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast will help you live alongside your ADHD with more awareness, self-compassion and acceptance. It’s time to put an end to self-criticism, judgement and blame – and get ready to live a kinder and more authentic life. “Mindblowing guests!” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Brilliant and so life-affirming” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “So, so grateful for this!” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Obsessed with this pod on ADHD!” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ PRE-ORDER NOW! Kate's new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit! https://www.dk.com/uk/book/9780241774885-the-adhd-womens-wellbeing-toolkit/ In The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit, coach and podcaster, Kate Moryoussef shares the psychology and science behind the challenges faced by women with ADHD and lays out a roadmap for you to uncover your authentic self. With practical lifestyle tools on how to manage mental, emotional, physical, and hormonal burnout and lean into your unique strengths to create more energy, joy, and creativity, this book will help you (re)learn to not only live with this brain difference but also thrive with it.