ADHD and Intelligence: What the Research Tells Us (and What It Misses)
When discussing ADHD and intelligence, the conversation is often distorted by outdated assumptions and narrow measures like IQ tests. While some studies suggest that individuals with ADHD show differences in certain cognitive areas, these findings are based on neurotypical standards that don’t capture the unique abilities of ADHD brains. Worse, these results have been used to stigmatize …