Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults with intellectual disability

This report aims to provide an up-to-date review of the current evidence base, clarify the diagnostic process and summarise the management of ADHD in the ID population. It aims to guide psychiatrists working with people with ID to identify and treat comorbid ADHD. The report discusses factors that need to be considered and the value of screening and diagnosing ADHD alongside the pitfalls of not recognising it.
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