ADHD in Girls
with Dr. Marjan Ebadi and Dr. Dylan Stewart
with Dr. Marjan Ebadi and Dr. Dylan Stewart
Episode 11, Season 5 | January 16, 2025
The data shows that ADHD is diagnosed in boys more often than girls. Why is that? Join us as we talk with Marjan Ebadi, PhD and Dylan Stewart, PsyD, both psychologists at CHC, in exploring the factors behind this disparity. We’ll discuss how ADHD often looks different in girls—manifesting as inattentiveness, emotional sensitivity, or perfectionism rather than hyperactivity—and why these signs are frequently overlooked. Finally, we share practical strategies for parents, educators, and caregivers to recognize and support girls with ADHD, empowering them to thrive.
Dr. Ebadi attended the University of California, Davis, for undergraduate degrees in psychology and english. After graduating, she worked as a behavioral therapist at Easter Seals Bay Area, working with children and families with autism spectrum disorder. Dr, Ebadi then attended Alliant International University, San Diego, to earn her MA and PhD with an emphasis on Child and Family. She worked in various settings such as schools, residential treatment centers, and community mental health during her training years. Dr. Ebadi has extensive training in Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Parent and Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT). Dr. Ebadi has predominantly worked with children and teens with various presenting concerns such as depression, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, ADHD, and complex trauma. When not working, Dr. Ebadi enjoys mountain biking, kayaking, being outdoors, reading or trying new foods.
Dr. Stewart graduated from the University of California, Davis with an undergraduate degree in Psychology. After graduation he worked as a residential counselor for a San Francisco group home, and ran a summer camp. He then attended the PGSP – Stanford PsyD Consortium to obtain his doctorate in clinical psychology with an emphasis on children and families. He completed his internship and post doctorate training with the WestCoast Children’s Clinic, where he went on to become a staff clinician providing therapy and psychological assessment for children. Dr. Stewart’s clinical passions include the assessment and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, learning disorders, as well as projective assessment measures. While away from work, Dr. Stewart can be found rock climbing, mountain biking or backpacking somewhere in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
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