605- Early Puberty Among Girls with ADHD and Its Mental Health Implications

Molly Nikolas, Ph.D., explores current research on early puberty in youth with ADHD, including how pubertal timing may differ for girls with ADHD, the impact of puberty on ADHD assessment and treatment, and the mental-health consequences of early puberty.

Resources: ADHD and Puberty

• Free Download: Menstrual Cycle Workbook
• Read: ADHD and the Turbulence of Puberty
• Read: Protecting the Emotional Health of Girls with ADHD
• Read: ADHD in Women and Girls: Why Female Symptoms Slip Through Diagnostic Cracks

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