Re:ADHD, a Lifelong Struggle (2018)
by vonseel on Thursday January 23, 2020 @05:56PM
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Hmm, I have no idea what my wpm measure is, but I've never been able to identify with the perception of ADHD being something only low-IQ kids have. People I know with ADHD-symptoms are typically bright and creative, above-average humans.
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This is my impression too, but I wonder how much is selection bias.
I think a lot of times ADHD is spotted because a kid is bright, but underachieving. There's a glaring disconnect between potential and performance... could be many reasons, many of which aren't ADHD, but it grabs teachers' and parents' attention.
But, what about a kid whose intelligence is not above average? If they are underperforming, would it be so obvious? I wonder if a lot of folks with ADHD in this category are more likely to go undiagnosed.
I think this comment was a response to the implication that ADHD people won't be able to read long form content without hyperfocusing from your gp comment.
"Long form" is at least partly a function of reading speed.