By acknowledging that ADHD is three to four times more common in boys than girls, it is important to look at the gender stereotypes that coincide with this statistic. Girls tend to fall under a different category of inattention subtype. This subtype is characterized by being distracted frequently along with failure to complete work due to disorganization and forgetfulness. (). This shows similar aspects of the other types but it creates a larger stereotype due to the fact that girls are the quiet ones and these characteristics are almost all nonverbal. The inattentive subtype differs from the other types due to the fact that “symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity are absent or minimal.”(). This plays a part in why boys symptoms are more
