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Research about giftedness in (ADHD) children is very limited which may raise the possibility that many gifted /ADHD children are not being identified correctly. This study aimed to identify the giftedness within ADHD sample and explore their neurocognitive deficits. The sample comprised of 60 children aged from 9 to 12 years. A group of 30 gifted children diagnosed with ADHD was compared to control group of 30 children without ADHD. The children were assessed using the Torrance test of creative thinking figurative (TTCT), cognitive assessment system (CAS2), and ADHD checklist, WISC -V intelligence scale for children. ADHD children showed significant result in some areas of giftedness, and extend findings regarding neurocognitive deficits in children with ADHD. The practical implication of the results discussed in the context of appropriate diagnosis and support in classroom. (Published abstract)