She Was Called Anxious, Sensitive, and Lazy. She Had ADHD and Autism — and Nobody Noticed.
Girls with ADHD and autism are diagnosed 5–10 years later than boys. Learn the signs, why they're missed, and how to get your daughter the help she needs.
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Sophie Tremblay-Benali is a child development writer, former early-childhood educator, and mother of three based in Ottawa, Ontario. She writes about mindful parenting, screen-time balance, and raising emotionally resilient kids in a digital world.
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