ADHD in pre teen girl

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Was just wondering if anyone had any experience with this? I’ve always noticed my middle girl is very full on. None stop talking. No patience. Flies off the handle very quickly and becomes fixated on things very easily. I’ve always thought this was just her personality but after a close friends daughter was diagnosed I’m questioning now as she is very similar to my daughter. Is it harder to diagnose in pre teens?

When DC were diagnosed we were told that the majority of children show signs from around age 7. This was certainly true for both of mine.

Puberty can complicate things though. Emotions are heightened etc. I would be cautious if the signs were absent prior to puberty perhaps.

Not unusual at all:

"How is ADHD diagnosed in children and teens?

To be diagnosed with ADHD, symptoms must have been present before the age of 12. Children up to age 16 are diagnosed with ADHD if they have had at least six persistent symptoms of inattention and/or six persistent symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity present for at least 6 months. Symptoms must be present in two or more settings (for example, at home or school or with friends or relatives) and interfere with the quality of social or school functioning." https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-in-children-and-teens-what-you-need-to-know

https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/understanding-adhd

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzBixSjmbc8eFl6UX5_wWGP8i0mAs-cvY

I would talk to your GP about getting her referred.