HyperSupers – TDAH France, a French patient association, has published a new version of its general guide to ADHD. ADHD stands for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The page went up on 11 October 2026 and was updated on 26 October 2026. It explains how the diagnosis is made and who receives it. It also points out that girls and women may be missed more often than boys and men.
How the diagnosis works
The guide describes the official criteria. Symptoms must be stronger than expected for the person's age and level of functioning. They must have lasted more than six months and started before age 12. They must appear in at least two areas of life, such as home, school, work or leisure. Finally, no other condition should explain them better.
A different threshold for adults
The guide groups symptoms into two areas. One is inattention. The other is hyperactivity and impulsivity, meaning acting without stopping to think. Each area has a list of nine symptoms. A child needs at least six of the nine in one or both areas. An adult needs at least five. This lower threshold for adults is a point many readers may not know.
Women and girls
The association reports that ADHD is diagnosed about 2.5 times more often in men than in women. That gap narrows clearly between childhood and adulthood. According to the guide, this suggests that girls and women are under-recognized. Their symptoms are often less visible and less disruptive, so others may notice them less.
What kind of source this is
This is an educational page written by an association, not a new study. It summarizes existing knowledge and cites references, but it does not report new data. The point about women being under-recognized is an interpretation of diagnosis patterns. The gap could have other causes, and the page does not prove that any particular woman has gone undiagnosed.
Only a qualified health professional can make a diagnosis. Usually this takes several consultations. A list of criteria can help someone understand the condition, but it is not a self-test.
