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Why would girls be diagnosed more commonly with the inattentive type adhd?
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Unknown: Since girls often have add (without hyperactivity), delayed diagnosis is not uncommon.
Answered 6/29/2013
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Gender differences: Girls seem to present less frequently with the restlessness and hyperactivity that characterizes some boys. Only about 25% of children with ADHD exhibit hyperactivity.
Answered 5/14/2015
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