Christina Massari

Did you know that there is a Global Day of Parents? We hope this day is filled with messages of gratitude, appreciation, and celebration, as well as children who happily listen the very first time. At a minimum, we tell you about this day because it highlights the universal role parents play in nurturing, guiding, and supporting their children. But for parents of neurodiverse children, this day carries an added layer of meaning—one that is often unseen, under-recognized, and deeply demanding.

But a growing body of research, including a recent study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders, is reshaping what we understand about ADHD in women. If you’re a neurodivergent adult woman—or someone who suspects you might be—this research is not just interesting. It’s validating. It helps explain why your symptoms may feel inconsistent, misunderstood, or dismissed altogether.

As parents of neurodiverse children, you’re often navigating more than one challenge at a time. Maybe your child has ADHD and learning differences. Maybe autism and anxiety. Or speech delays and sensory sensitivities. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and importantly, emerging research suggests this overlap matters more than we previously understood. A recent study highlights a critical insight: the number of neurodevelopmental differences a child has impacts their emotional wellbeing.