Like many mental health conditions, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, better known as ADHD, is poorly understood and riddled with stereotypes, making it difficult for girls and women in particular to receive a diagnosis.

This means many people get well into adulthood before anyone finally realises they are suffering from the condition, or can offer them any treatment.

The Quicky speaks to an expert in ADHD and a woman who was only diagnosed in her late 20's, to find out why myths and misunderstandings mean we continue to fail so many girls and women living with this condition.

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CREDITS 

Host/Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou

Guests:

Lauren Irvine - A qualified journalist, content writer and certified personal trainer based in Sydney who was diagnosed with ADHD just before her 27th birthday

Dr Alison Poulton - An expert in ADHD based at the University of Sydney, a member of the Brain and Mind Centre, and author of ADHD Made Simple: A guide for people with ADHD, their families and friends

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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Like many mental health conditions, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, better known as ADHD, is poorly understood and riddled with stereotypes, making it difficult for girls and women in particular to receive a diagnosis.
This means many people get well into adulthood before anyone finally realises they are suffering from the condition, or can offer them any treatment.
The Quicky speaks to an expert in ADHD and a woman who was only diagnosed in her late 20's, to find out why myths and misunderstandings mean we continue to fail so many girls and women living with this condition.
Subscribe to The Quicky at...<a href="https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/"> https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/</a>
CREDITS&nbsp;
Host/Producer: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Siobh&aacute;n Moran-McFarlane
Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou
Guests:
Lauren Irvine - A qualified journalist, content writer and certified personal trainer based in Sydney who was diagnosed with <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/late-adhd-diagnosis-story/">ADHD</a> just before her 27th birthday
Dr Alison Poulton - An expert in ADHD based at the University of Sydney, a member of the Brain and Mind Centre, and&nbsp;author of <a href="https://www.poultonadhd.com.au/">ADHD Made Simple</a>:&nbsp;A guide for people with ADHD, their families and friends
CONTACT US
Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at <a href="mailto:thequicky@mamamia.com.au">thequicky@mamamia.com.au</a>
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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The Quicky is Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then dives deeper on one topic you want to know more about. It&rsquo;s a show that helps you cut through the noise and tells you exactly what you need to know today.
It&rsquo;s what women are talking about today. Interesting stories. Intelligent conversation. Minus the shock and horror.&nbsp;

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