ADHD brains are actually different due to pervasive developmental delays.
It's not even really related to intelligence. ADHDers run the gamut from really stupid, to average, to really smart.
I'm reasonably intelligent, but boy do I struggle with the basics on a day to day basis. Understanding complex stuff is fairly fun and engaging for me, so I spend a bunch of time doing it. That's usually at the expense of being a good husband, father, friend or brother.
It's not even really related to intelligence. ADHDers run the gamut from really stupid, to average, to really smart.
I'm reasonably intelligent, but boy do I struggle with the basics on a day to day basis. Understanding complex stuff is fairly fun and engaging for me, so I spend a bunch of time doing it. That's usually at the expense of being a good husband, father, friend or brother.
It doesn't seem to be what you think it is.