Women and ADHD
From Puberty to Menopause and Beyond
Will be published approx. on 1. October 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-1-4721-4982-4 (ISBN)
Description
A unique collaboration between an ADHD psychiatrist and an author-illustrator and coach, this book brings ADHD in women to life through vivid stories, sound medical information, nuanced insights and humorous illustrations.
Discussion around ADHD has exploded in recent years. Yet its symptoms are still too often missed, minimised, or misunderstood - especially in girls and women.
The gap between the public face and the private reality is where many women with ADHD live, sometimes for decades. Symptoms shift. The same woman who appears impressively steady from the outside can feel perpetually on edge - one missed step away from losing her footing. The fallout can be chronic self-doubt, anxiety, burnout, underachievement and a quiet, corrosive sense of shame.
The good news is that ADHD is treatable. With clarity, compassion and evidence-based guidance, this book offers an anchor for women who want to understand what's really going on, make informed choices about support - from lifestyle change to medication - and move forward with less self-blame and more self-trust.
Told through seven unforgettable case studies, this readable, humane exploration of ADHD in women, reframes 'too much,' 'too sensitive,' and 'too disorganised' as signs of a differently wired brain. It is both a validation and practical roadmap - a go-to survival guide for all women with high-wire brains.
Discussion around ADHD has exploded in recent years. Yet its symptoms are still too often missed, minimised, or misunderstood - especially in girls and women.
The gap between the public face and the private reality is where many women with ADHD live, sometimes for decades. Symptoms shift. The same woman who appears impressively steady from the outside can feel perpetually on edge - one missed step away from losing her footing. The fallout can be chronic self-doubt, anxiety, burnout, underachievement and a quiet, corrosive sense of shame.
The good news is that ADHD is treatable. With clarity, compassion and evidence-based guidance, this book offers an anchor for women who want to understand what's really going on, make informed choices about support - from lifestyle change to medication - and move forward with less self-blame and more self-trust.
Told through seven unforgettable case studies, this readable, humane exploration of ADHD in women, reframes 'too much,' 'too sensitive,' and 'too disorganised' as signs of a differently wired brain. It is both a validation and practical roadmap - a go-to survival guide for all women with high-wire brains.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Little, Brown Book Group
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
c.150 b/w line illustrations and hand-drawn lists
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4721-4982-4 (9781472149824)
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E-Book
approx. 10/2026
Robinson
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Persons
Dr Sally Cubbin is a seasoned consultant psychiatrist with over thirty years of expertise working with patients with ADHD. She is a founding member of the UK Adult ADHD Network (UKAAN), is at the forefront of diagnosis and medical management and is proficient in both pharmacological and psychological approaches. Her commitment to enhancing ADHD treatment for adults is evident through her workshops for healthcare professionals and in her chapters on ADHD for significant publications, including Understanding Girls and Women with ADHD.
Gillian Johnson Shakespeare is the prize-winning author and illustrator of over thirty books for children and adults, published in ten languages. With two ADHD children, Gillian's later-life diagnosis makes her an ADHD 'expert by experience' and equips her with a unique understanding of the many different ways that ADHD impacts individuals. Gillian is also a trained ADHD coach, supporting her clients in understanding their unique brain wiring and its effects on learning, working, relating and functioning.
Gillian Johnson Shakespeare is the prize-winning author and illustrator of over thirty books for children and adults, published in ten languages. With two ADHD children, Gillian's later-life diagnosis makes her an ADHD 'expert by experience' and equips her with a unique understanding of the many different ways that ADHD impacts individuals. Gillian is also a trained ADHD coach, supporting her clients in understanding their unique brain wiring and its effects on learning, working, relating and functioning.