Living with Inattentive ADHD – Cynthia Hammer on Early Diagnosis and Support

24/09/2025 37 min

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Episode Synopsis

Join us as we welcome Cynthia Hammer, founder of FINDtheADHDgirls.org and author of Living with Inattentive ADHD. Cynthia shares her journey of being diagnosed at 49 and why her mission today is making sure no girl with ADHD goes unnoticed. We’ll dive into why early diagnosis (before age 8) changes lives, what parents can do when schools aren’t seeing the struggles, and which accommodations prevent burnout for masking girls. Cynthia also reveals why RTI isn’t the right response for suspected ADHD and how her nonprofit is driving change. This empowering episode is full of hope, strategies, and advocacy tips for families and educators.Check Cynthia's website here: http://www.findtheadhdgirls.org/ and https://www.iadhd.org/And if you need our help, contact us here: https://shefterlaw.com/

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