Page 6 - Martin Downs Bulletin - April '25

Page 6, Martin Downs

KIds CorNer

ADHD Looks Different In Girls ADHD looks different in girls as compared to boys. testing also revealed she had difficulty with friendships. Her
Three key differences are that ADHD in girls is often emotional dysregulation struggles affected her ability to
By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed because they are more likely maintain stable friendships. She had teammates but not one
Licensed School Psychologist to have inattention symptoms rather than hyperactivity. In really close friend.
Savannah explained, “My elementary years boys are diagnosed at a 4 boys to 1 girl ratio Early recognition and appropriate support can help girls
13-year-old daughter’s a wreck but by adulthood, that evens out to a 1:1 ratio as more girls learn to manage these challenges effectively. Consider getting
at home. She is disorganized, self-refer for testing. Second, girls show more internalized yourself or your child tested if you are concerned about
argumentative and has trouble symptoms like anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem, which ADHD or struggle with difficulty focusing, forgetfulness,
accomplishing day- to-day can be mistaken for other conditions. Third, girls are really zoning out, trouble with organizing, impulsive decision
tasks on her own and following good at masking or hiding their symptoms which makes making, or emotional dysregulation.
a routine. However, at school ADHD harder to recognize. We test individuals ages 6 through 25 for ADHD. A great
and sports she is very driven and Savannah’s daughter had significant emotional self-help resource is Raising Girls with ADHD by Mary
motivated, is very personable, dysregulation which came out in her mood swings. She Anne Richey. We also test students from age 2 through
and has strong verbal skills. experienced frequent emotional ups and downs and struggled college for dyslexia, anxiety, depression autism, and more.
Help me understand her!” My school neuropsychological testing with frustration which made her irritable and sensitive. Call us at (561) 625-4125 to discuss your child or learn more
revealed Savannah’s daughter had ADHD. This led to arguments if things were not going her way. My at www.JimForgan.com.

Humane Society from page 1 Inc., JetLoan Capital, WPBF, Saelzer Atlas Wealth Management
Group of Raymond James and Acentria Insurance.
by officially signing a contract Photos by Doreen Poreba
with Team Parks President
Ryan Strom. Renovation
details will be coming soon.
A series of congratulatory
videos from supporters also
played before guests enjoyed
chef-prepared cuisine expertly
crafted by The Chef’s Table.
Then guests danced the night
away to the music of The Michael and Mindy Pitonyak, Kay Ziegler, Diane Coakley,
Chase Band. Allola McGraw and Raymond Thill
Jennifer Campbell, Cindy Taylor Hernandez, event
Greenspan and Monica Olsen emcee and journalist Ryan Strom and Frank Valente
chaired the gala with voluntary
support from committee members Dixie Church, Diane Coakley,
Carol Dippy, Debbie Hansen, Kimberly Izzolo, Shaun Kelly,
Allola McGraw, Lisa Patricelli, Sarah Ralicki, Alison Shade,
Wendy Talbot, Melony Zaravelis and Kay Ziegler.
“The Paws and Claws Gala was a fabulous way to celebrate
our 70th anniversary,” said Community Events Manager Alyssa
Bean. “We are grateful to our generous sponsors and all of the
people who attended to show their support.”
In addition to The Catsman Foundation, additional sponsor
support came from Integrity Garage Door Services, Apex Pavers
& Pools, Stuart Magazine, TC Palm, Transmarine Chartering,
Glenn and Eilleen Dempsey of The Catsman Foundation The Chase Band
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