Q: Are the AD/HD behaviours just “boys will be boys” behaviours? Active, outgoing boys?

A: No. Girls can also have AD/HD. The “boys will be boys” thinking is outdated and sexist. The hyperactive and impulsive behaviours dismissed by “boys will be boys” thinking can have serious damaging impacts.

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