Does ADHD affect your intelligence?

ADHD doesn't affect your intelligence, but it can affect the way you can use your intelligence. You can have a high IQ and still struggle with executive function, task planning, short-term memory, motivation, and focus. It's very common for people with ADHD to have low self-esteem because they feel they aren't "smart" but that just isn't true. The troubles people with ADHD face are a reflection of the way our brains work differently, not our intelligence. Many people who find that they feel "stupid" at school or at work are actually struggling to put their intelligence to use in an environment that's not optimal for a dopamine-deficient ADHD brain. With accommodations and treatment (behavioral or medication), people with ADHD can function on the same level as everyone else.

Definitely not!! Albert Einstein, had adhd, and he was the smarts person. Adhd people just think faster then most people, which can be a good thing because you can get things done faster. Again, having adhd doesn’t effect your intelligence. Many people have different opinions but it all comes back to the fact adhd means attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Where your mind just wants to keep thinking and moving. Adhd can be a gift, and some of the smarter people have it. Don’t ever be ashamed for having adhd or ADD. It’s not something you can control but something you can embrace