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ADHD in Girls and Women Goes Undiagnosed More Often Than in Boys ADHD is more often mistakenly diagnosed in girls and women than in boys. Many female patients develop coping strategies to mask their symptoms and are afflicted with the negative consequences of shame, along with their impairment. Some of these include low self-esteem and a tendency engage in risky behavior. Some have what is called "high-functioning" ADHD, meaning the symptoms don't affect their daily routines. 1