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If your child is working hard but still falling behind, or if you have always found learning and staying focused harder than it seems to be for others, you are not alone.
ADHD and Intellectual Disability (a.k.a. learning disability in the UK) share several symptoms, which means ADHD is frequently missed in people who already have an Intellectual Disability diagnosis.
A structured ADHD assessment can help clarify what is driving the difficulties, get clarity now:
Our clinicians offer flexible assessment options to suit your schedule and preferences.
If your child is working hard but still falling behind, or if you have always found learning and staying focused harder than it seems to be for others, you are not alone.
ADHD and Intellectual Disability (a.k.a. learning disability in the UK) share several symptoms, which means ADHD is frequently missed in people who already have an Intellectual Disability diagnosis.
A structured ADHD assessment can help clarify what is driving the difficulties, get clarity now:
Our clinicians offer flexible assessment options to suit your schedule and preferences.
Intellectual disability (ID) involves generalised challenges with learning and daily skills, while ADHD specifically impacts attention and impulse control. Around 30% of people with an intellectual disability also meet the criteria for ADHD¹ Up to 4x more likely than the general population to have co-occurring ADHD¹.
In the UK, ‘learning disability’ is the term often used for this global difficulty. Understanding co-occurring ADHD and intellectual disability is important, as ADHD symptoms are often overshadowed by broader learning needs, which can lead to missed support.
Psychiatric and behavioural difficulties, including ADHD, are significantly more prevalent in children with intellectual disability than in the general population.³
Symptoms vary by age and environment. While intellectual disability (ID) involves global learning and adaptive challenges, ADHD focuses on patterns of attention, activity, and impulse control.
Note: Every person’s experience of ADHD and intellectual disability is different. The patterns below are meant to help you recognise and name what you or your child may be going through, not to replace a professional assessment.
Living with ADHD involves a struggle to regulate focus and energy. ADHD symptoms in children often appear as physical restlessness, while ADHD symptoms in adults typically manifest as chronic organisational struggles.
In children:
In adults:
Intellectual disability (ID) involves significant challenges with reasoning and problem-solving, alongside adaptive skills needed for daily living. These features range from mild to profound, and support needs vary widely.
Learning Difficulties:
Adaptive Behaviour Challenges:
Difficulties with learning and focus can arise from ADHD, intellectual disability (ID), or a combination of both.
Often called a ‘learning disability’ in the UK, it involves significant, generalised difficulties with reasoning, problem-solving, and everyday adaptive skills. It starts in childhood and ranges from mild to profound. While it affects how quickly someone learns new concepts, every individual possesses unique strengths, abilities, and the potential to lead a fulfilling life.
It is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting attention, activity levels, and impulse control. Starting in childhood and often continuing into adulthood, it typically presents in three ways: inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, or a combination of both. ADHD impacts executive functions but does not define a person’s underlying intelligence or worth.
Seeing overlap in both columns? If you recognise these patterns in your child or yourself, an ADHD assessment is a practical first step. It can clarify whether attention and focus difficulties are contributing to the challenges you are seeing, and point toward the right support.