More Than a Diagnosis: Unmasking ADHD in Girls with Dr. Hila Pazner

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Why are so many girls with ADHD still being overlooked?

In this episode of The Fully Mindful, I sit down with licensed psychologist Dr. Hila Pazner to explore the hidden side of ADHD—particularly in girls and young women. Drawing on her years of experience as a school psychologist and her current private practice where she specializes in assessing and working with children and adolescents with learning disabilities (such as Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia), Intellectual Disabilities, giftedness, ADHD, autism, and behavioral and social-emotional difficulties, Dr. Pazner shares how outdated systems, subtle masking behaviors, and gender bias contribute to underdiagnosis and missed opportunities for support.

Together, we dive into:

• How ADHD presents differently in girls vs. boys—and why that matters
• The long-term consequences of undiagnosed ADHD in girls
• Why a diagnosis isn’t just a label—it’s a launchpad for understanding, support, and growth
• How psychoeducational testing can uncover hidden learning differences, executive function challenges, and emotional struggles
• The hopeful evolution of school psychology toward strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming models
• Real talk on masking, stigma, and what parents can do when something “just feels off” with their child

Whether you're a parent, educator, or someone with lived experience, this episode is a must-listen. It’s an invitation to rethink how we see neurodivergence—not as a deficit, but as a different and powerful way of being in the world.

🔗 Learn more about Dr. Pazner’s work: mindmaptesting.com

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