For example, the authors assert, “Most girls do not have the hyperactive component of ADD … ADD without hyperactivity is the most common form in girls.” They add that young females with ADD are often misdiagnosed with depression. I’ve been reading this book and others on the subject because my wife and I are currently having our daughter tested for ADD. I realize that it’s a complex issue, so I’m doing what I can to learn more about it should my child test positive — and she will, I have little doubt. In Raising a Daughter, the authors list a handful of symptoms that can indicate ADD in girls, some obvious, some not so obvious. They are: — from Raising a Daughter by Jeanne and Ron Elium
