Last year, over a quarter of a million British women took an online test for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The condition is most commonly diagnosed in childhood, but with cases routinely being missed in schoolgirls – just one is referred for every four boys – many women may find themselves wondering later in life. I asked Tony Lloyd, CEO of ADHD Foundation, what they need to know.
What are the symptoms of ADHD?
There are three core characteristics: impulsivity, inattention and hyperactivity. You only have to have two to get a diagnosis.
