EP254: Gender Differences in ADHD and Neurodiversity with Dr. Janina Maschke

ADHD doesn’t look the same for every kid—especially as children grow into teens and young adults. In this episode, Dr. Janina Maschke explains how gender, stigma, and internalized behaviors can shape diagnosis, coping mechanisms, and self-esteem. Press play to understand what’s happening beneath the surface and how parents can offer the support their kid really needs.

What to expect in this episode:

• Why is ADHD often missed or diagnosed late in girls and women
• How internalized behaviors mask hyperactivity and executive function struggles
• The connection between undiagnosed ADHD, anxiety, and low self-esteem
• Why unhealthy coping mechanisms often emerge without proper support
• What parents can do to support teens and young adults without pushing them away
  
  

About Dr. Janina Maschke
Dr. Janina is a cognitive psychologist, ADHD and executive functioning coach, and subject matter expert focused on ADHD across the lifespan. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology, conducts research on ADHD and women with George Washington University, and is the author of A Feminist’s Guide to ADHD. Drawing from both professional expertise and lived experience, she helps neurodivergent individuals understand their brains, build confidence, and thrive.

Connect with Dr. Janina

• Website: ADHD Empowerment Coaching
• Instagram: @adhd_empowerment_coaching

Related Links:

• EP28: Gender & Queer Kids with Neurodiversity
  https://impactparents.com/queer-kids-with-neurodiversity/
• EP43: Autism & Anxiety In Girls
  https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/ep-043-autism-anxiety-in-girls/
• EP56: Missed Diagnosis: Autism In Girls
  https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/ep-056-missed-diagnosis-autism-in-girls
• EP82: Gender Confusion: A Primer for Parents
  https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/ep-082-gender-confusion-a-primer-for-parents/
• EP225: The Connection Between Complex Kids, Gender & Sensory Issues
  https://impactparents.com/the-connection-between-complex-kids-gender-sensory-issues/

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