Our study suggests that methylpheni date retains its efficacy in children with ADHD and borderline intellectual functioning or ID
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ) frequently co-occurs with intellectual disability in children , and may further compromise learning .
Methylpheni date is a first-line treatment for ADHD , however no previous meta- analysis has evaluated its overall efficacy for ADHD in children with comorbid intellectual disability ( ID ) or borderline intellectual functioning .
Double-blind administration of methylphenidate to mentally retarded children with attention deficit disorder; a preliminary study.
Ten children with IQs ranging from 48 to 77 who were living at home and attending special education programs in public schools were involved in an outpatient , double-blind , active drug and placebo cross-over study using methylpheni date . These children were considered to have symptoms of the  attention deficit disorder  as well as being mentally retarded . Five of the 10 children responded positively to active medication as measured by improvement in the Conners ' rating forms for parents and teachers . We concluded that retarded children with high activity levels and attention disorders are positively affected by stimulant medication but that careful and controlled observational and behavioral assessment is required on an individual basis
Our study suggests that methylpheni date retains its efficacy in children with ADHD and borderline intellectual functioning or ID
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ) frequently co-occurs with intellectual disability in children , and may further compromise learning .
Methylpheni date is a first-line treatment for ADHD , however no previous meta- analysis has evaluated its overall efficacy for ADHD in children with comorbid intellectual disability ( ID ) or borderline intellectual functioning .