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Data analysis revealed that according to teachers\u2019 estimations, speech and language deficits are positively associated to a statistically significant degree with ADHD and with deficits in working memory (WM) and inhibition. On the other hand, aspects of preschool-aged creativity and giftedness were significantly correlated negatively with speech and language deficits. Additionally, the findings demonstrated a negative correlation between aspects of giftedness and ADHD symptoms as well as poor achievement on working memory (WM) and inhibition assessment tests. Furthermore, there was no association between hyperactivity\/inhibition deficit and creativity, which is an aspect of giftedness. 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