Full course description
Description
This training explores gender disparities in ADHD research and diagnosis, highlighting issues such as the lack of sex-based analysis in animal studies, changes in DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, and the challenges faced by girls and women in receiving timely identification and support for ADHD. It also examines the role of societal expectations and implicit biases in underdiagnosing ADHD in females.
Target Audience
This training video will be helpful to educators, healthcare providers, researchers, and mental health professionals seeking to address gender disparities in ADHD diagnosis, treatment, and understanding.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Recognize the lack of sex-based analysis as a significant gap in ADHD animal research.
- Understand the impact of DSM-5 revisions on ADHD diagnostic criteria.
- Identify the social and behavioral compensations that contribute to underdiagnosing ADHD in girls.
- Explore how societal expectations and implicit biases affect ADHD identification in women and girls.