Dyslexia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are distinctly different. Broadly, the former is a reading disorder; the latter is associated with impaired attention and/or impulse control.
So why are these conditions are often confused for one another?In truth, considerable overlap exists between dyslexia and ADHD – from reading challenges to heritability – and both conditions frequently co-occur.
ADHD and dyslexia are both linked to problems in school and with learning, but for different reasons. Ultimately, these overlapping traits complicate evaluations for ADHD and dyslexia, especially when both conditions are present.
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