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Parenting a daughter with attentiondeficit/hyperactivity disorder ADHD is no easy pathespecially because of the myth that the disorder is rare to nonexistent in girls From pioneering researcher Stephen P Hinshaw this empowering guide provides vital information and advice to help you understand and meet your daughters needs Dr Hinshaw delivers uptodate facts on what ADHD is why symptoms often appear differently in girls than in boys why girls with ADHD behave the way they do how to get an accurate diagnosis and what treatments are most effective There is so much pressure on girls to be perfectand for those with ADHD it feels especially hard to measure up Learn concrete steps you can take to support your daughters success from preschool through high school and beyond while nurturing her confidence and selfworth