This is why more than half of women with ADHD received their diagnosis in adulthood, despite the condition having a childhood onset. Likewise, we know very little about seniors with ADHD, as most longitudinal studies on ADHD stop in early adulthood. Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., outlined professional recommendations in his July 2026 ADDitude webinar, “Recognizing ADHD in Women and Older Adults: Differentiating and Diagnosing Mature Symptoms.” ADHD in Women: Reverse Diagnosis Often Tells the StoryMany women are only diagnosed with ADHD after first seeking help for another condition or issue, like an eating disorder, anxiety, depression, fatigue, or overwhelm. For more insights on identifying ADHD in women and older adults, including what makes for a comprehensive evaluation, watch the full webinar at additu.de/072826Signs of ADHD: Next StepsADDITUDE IS HUMANArtificial intelligence does not create or edit any written content published by ADDitude.