The ADHD-Combined subtype exhibits problems with attention, impulsivity and hyperactivity whereas the ADHD-I subtype exhibits problems with attention primarily. Studying memory and ADHD may better help us understand the differences between the three.

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ADHD and Memory: Forgetting to Remember

Sue Mahone

PSYC 321

Teresa Huggins

May 01, 2011

ADHD and Memory: Forgetting to Remember

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often misunderstood because many of the characteristics associated with ADHD, like attention problems and forgetfulness are symptoms that everyone experiences from time to time. A current song by Francesca Battistelli opens with "I've lost my keys in the great unknown, and call me please cause I can't find my phone" (Battistelli, 2011). This statement could be about anyone at one time or another but for those with ADHD, it may be more often unless they find ways to manage their symptoms. This paper aims to better understand how forgetting to remember affects those with ADHD.

Individuals with ADHD suffer from problems with attention, impulsivity and hyperactivity and the consequences of these deficits can affect all aspects of life (Re, Franchis, Cornoldi, 2010). ADHD is diagnosed using different subgroups including ADHD-Combined and ADHD-I (Castel, Lee, Humphreys & Moore, 2011). The ADHD-Combined subtype exhibits problems with attention, impulsivity and hyperactivity whereas the ADHD-I subtype exhibits problems with attention primarily. Studying memory and ADHD may better help