Slowly, we are starting to realize that just as many girls as boys have Attention Deficit Disorder.  Since their symptoms are often so different, too many girls go undiagnosed. As a result, they struggle without the help they need.  They often refer to themselves as dumb or stupid.  They may feel inadequate and isolated.  Taking the time to learn about ADHD and how to help a girl with the disorder to succeed can make a significant difference in her life.  I hope the resources here will be of help.

• What is ADD/ADHD?

• 12 Things Girl Scouts With ADD/ADHD Would Like Their Leaders to Know

• What I Wish My Leader Knew - Site Submissions

• Myths about ADD/ADHD - offsite

• Tips for working with ADD/ADHD girls

• Share Your Thoughts and Experiences.  Please take a moment and share with other parents!  Or, share what you would like teachers to know!

• Add your suggestions for helping Girl Scouts with ADHD achieve success!
  Please share with other Leaders things you have done in your Troop that have helped girls with ADHD find success.  Share tips that help ADHD (and related disorders) girls succeed in Troop activities (pairing up, working together, recognizing effort, rewarding appropriate behavior, etc.).  Share how you might have modified an award requirement so girls could meet the goal of the requirement but sensitive to the girls' challenges.  See what others have shared:

  • Troop Tips

  • Try-Its

  • Badges

  • IPAs

  • Patches

• Great Links and Resources!

• What about other "disorders" like Autism Spectrum/Asperger's, Learning, etc.?

• Download a Flyer
  Carly and I designed a flyer with the hope you might share it with girls and Leaders in your area.  She wants girls with ADHD to know they have a place to come and share their thoughts and experiences! 
  The font used in the title and headers of this flyer is the same font used for the title and links on this site.  If the the font doesn't show up when you open the flyer, you can download the font here!

All opinions and suggestions on this page are those of the author (gleaned from a multitude of resources and personal experiences) and not endorsed by Girl Scouts of the USA. 'Girl Scouts' and 'Girl Scouts of the USA' are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Girl Scouts of the USA.