Research indicates that children with ADHD tend to report less effort investment in cognitive tasks compared to their peers without ADHD. The DSM-5 diagnostic criteria note that children with ADHD "often avoid, dislike, or are reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort." This finding matters because it suggests effort avoidance may be a core feature of ADHD, not simply a consequence of inattention — and could inform treatment approaches that address motivation itself. The specific research study underlying this article could not be independently accessed to verify methodology or effect sizes.