Children with higher IQ scores were diagnosed later with ADHD than those with lower scores. Children with higher cognitive abilities might be able to mask ADHD symptoms better, especially inattentive symptoms, which are less disruptive.
Apr 25, 2025
Children with higher IQ scores diagnosed ADHD later than those with lower IQ
Higher intelligence, certain ADHD symptoms, higher socioeconomic status, and non-White maternal ethnicity were linked to later ADHD diagnoses, particularly in girls, suggesting these factors can mask symptoms and delay accurate identification.