ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka
EP. 78: What Does ADHD Look Like in Women? The Update
01 Jul 2020
Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup___In Episode 78 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy updates her second most popular podcast episode which is all about what ADHD looks like. She discusses: The fact that there is no cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all formula when we’re talking about ADHD symptoms. That we all have our own individual ADHD puzzle to solve. What ADHD is Why she believes that ADHD is misnamed and is not a disorder The importance of a comprehensive strategy. Medication is not enough. Why does she believe that all ADHD women are brilliant at something? What executive function skills are, What ADHD is not ADHD statistics, The fact that the existence and impact of ADHD has been validated for decades by various medical organizations. How ADHD brains are wired for interest not information.The role of trauma in ADHD The three subtypes of ADHD, The 18 symptoms the DSM uses to diagnose ADHD, What symptoms look like for hyperactivity/combined-type ADHD, What symptoms look like for inattentive ADHD, What presentation of ADHD is seen most often in girls and women, Why ADHD is often missed in girls, Why smart girls struggle more than girls of average intelligence, The positive side of ADHD, The key to living successfully with ADHD.______________Resources:DSM-5 Criteria for ADHDAmerican Psychiatric Association - Symptoms and DiagnosisHow to Prepare to Meet With Your ADHD Doctor, Ep. 40, ADHD for Smart Ass WomenUnderstanding Girls with ADHD by Kathleen Nadeau, Ellen Littman and Patricia QuinnSend a Message: Your Name | Email | Message If this podcast helps you understand your ADHD brain, Shift helps you train it. Practice mindset work in just 10 minutes a day. Learn more at tracyotsuka.com/shift Instead of Struggling to figure out what to do next? ADHD isn’t a productivity problem. It’s an identity problem. That’s why most strategies don’t stick—they weren’t designed for how your brain actually works. Your ADHD Brain is A-OK Academy is different. It’s a patented, science-backed coaching program that helps you stop fighting your brain and start building a life that fits. 👉Learn more here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/aok-academy Learn more by connecting with Tracy through Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, or visit adhdforsmartwomen.com.Are You Ready to Discover Your Brilliance? Order Now: https://tracyotsuka.com/book2 Visit our website: https://tracyotsuka.com
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