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

by Stephen P. Hinshaw

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.
 

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction, Adhd, Psychology, Audiobook

276 pages, Paperback

Published August 3, 2022

About the author

Stephen Hinshaw grew up in Columbus, Ohio and attended Harvard and UCLA. A professor of psychology (UC Berkeley) and Psychiatry (UC San Francisco), he is an international presence in clinical psychology/mental health, with over 320 articles/chapters and 12 books. He received a Distinguished Teaching Award in 2001; his Teaching Company (‘Great Lecture’) series, “Origins of the Human Mind,” appeared in 2010. He has been recognized by the Distinguished Scientist Award from the Society for a Science of Clinical Psychology (2015), the James McKeen Cattell Award from the Association for Psychological Science (2016) for a lifetime of outstanding contributions to applied psychological research, and the Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Child Development Award (2017) from the Society for Research in Child Development. He lives in Berkeley, California, with his wife, Kelly Campbell; they have three sons. His newest book, "Another Kind of Madness," chronicles his father's recurring mental illness and the doctor-enforced silence surrounding it, plus the huge need to combat stigma.

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Reviews

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a good book for someone who is newly diagnosed with ADHD. It describes the condition and what behaviors to expect, offered some insight in how to manage the different age groups. There was a lot of repetition throughout.

[Tara · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think part of my problem with this book was the audio format--I found myself struggling to stay focused. There's definitely helpful information, but the analysis of girls being left out of the diagnosis and research of ADHD felt like it was mentioned way too often.

[Stacy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Recommended with reservation; the section on choosing alternative schooling may not apply to some/most — admittedly I skimmed it. The rest is quite good, especially the discussion on types of support and the distinction by ages.

[Tabi · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found a lot of the information repetitive, and would like to read an ADHD female Doctor's perspective.

[Justin Swanson]

👂listened

[Jessica Sadler]

DNF