People with ADHD experience and process information differently than people who are neurotypical. If you have the condition, you may feel that forgetfulness tends to occur more often, and you may find tasks that require using short-term memory more challenging. ADHD can also impact the way that your long-term memory functions. Researchers are still working to understand the exact impact of ADHD on memory for children and adults. Let’s take a look at what we know so far.