ADHD is often misunderstood—especially in women. At Neurodiversity Specialists, we recognise the unique ways ADHD presents in women and the complex role hormones play in diagnosis, daily functioning, and well-being. Our training and support services are designed to increase awareness, improve outcomes, and provide practical, gender-informed guidance.
Why Focus on ADHD in Women?
Underdiagnosed & Misunderstood
Women are often diagnosed later, or misdiagnosed with mood disorders due to subtle, internalised ADHD traits. Masking, perfectionism, and people-pleasing are common coping mechanisms that delay recognition.
Hormonal Impact
Oestrogen fluctuations—across menstrual cycles, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause—can significantly impact dopamine regulation, executive function, and emotional stability in women with ADHD.
A Gendered Diagnostic Gap
Traditional ADHD criteria were developed based on male behaviours. As a result, many women with inattentive or masked symptoms are overlooked or mislabelled.
What the Training Covers:
- Understanding ADHD Neurobiology, subtypes, dopamine’s role, and real-world presentation in women.
- Gender Differences in Diagnosis & Traits Why girls and women are missed or misdiagnosed, and how traits present differently.
- Hormones Across the Lifespan The cognitive and emotional impact of menstruation, PMDD, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause.
- Workplace & Lifestyle Challenges Executive dysfunction, memory issues, burnout, overwhelm, and stigma.
- Co-occurring Conditions High prevalence of anxiety, depression, PMDD, autism, dyslexia, and more.
- Neuro-affirming Language Promoting confidence, self-esteem, and well-being through inclusive, strengths-based language.
- Support Strategies & Adjustments Includes flexible scheduling, workload awareness, cycle-based planning, reasonable adjustments, and resources for tracking symptoms and moods.
Who Can Benefit from Attending?
Employers & HR professionals
Occupational health & wellbeing teams
Clinicians and support services
Women seeking better self-understanding and advocacy tools
Educators & carers working with women and girls
Why This Matters?
70% of women report worsening ADHD traits during perimenopause and menopause
66% of ADHD women experience PMDD
ADHD remains underdiagnosed in adult women, especially those who mask
Informed, gender-sensitive support leads to better health, workplace, and life outcomes
Take the Next Step
Contact us to arrange an in-house or virtual ADHD in Women Awareness session. Let’s change the narrative—by empowering neurodivergent women and those who support them with knowledge, empathy, and practical tools. To arrange a call or book a meeting: