by Sari Solden & Michelle Frank · 2019
The first major workbook for adult women with ADHD.
Best for: Women in their 30s, 40s, or 50s who have been recently diagnosed — or are wondering.
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Adult ADHD in women is historically under-diagnosed because the criteria were built around hyperactive boys. By the time a woman is identified — often in her 30s or 40s, often after her child is diagnosed — she's usually carrying years of self-blame and a deep belief that something is fundamentally wrong with her.
Solden has spent her career working specifically with this population, and the workbook addresses the experience directly: the shame, the masking, the over-functioning that finally cracks, the relationship dynamics where ADHD has been hidden by spousal compensation. Frank brings the structured workbook exercises.
Dr Ganda works often with women in exactly this position. This is the book she most often recommends as homework.
A note. This is reading material, not clinical treatment. If you’re working through something difficult, books complement therapy — they don’t replace it. Book a session with our team for personalised support.
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