For years, conversations about ADHD have focused solely on deficits—what's "wrong" or what needs to be "fixed." It’s time to shift your perspective. A strengths-based approach to ADHD views neurodivergence not as a disorder, but as a powerful difference. Discover how to stop seeing challenges and start recognizing assets like hyperfocus and divergent thinking to help every student thrive in your classroom.

ADHD doesn't always look the same in girls as it does in boys. While boys are more likely to exhibit external, hyperactive, and impulsive behaviors like being disruptive or running, girls often present with inattentive or internalized symptoms. This often leads to a delayed diagnosis, with the average age for a female to be diagnosed being 35.