Dyslexia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often travel together. (About 25% to 40% of the time, according to some estimates.1) For individuals with ADHD and dyslexia, routine treatment protocols and approaches for each condition may not be effective.
ADHD symptoms might affect therapies for dyslexia, and vice versa. And addressing only one condition – a common error – often results in subpar outcomes all around.If your child has both ADHD and dyslexia, it is important to understand the dynamic interplay between these conditions and how it affects the application of treatments and interventions.1.
Children with dyslexia and ADHD will exhibit both symptom clusters. It may be obvious, but it is worth repeating: Children with co-occurring ADHD and dyslexia will show signs of inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity, and they will have phonological awareness deficits that underlie reading challenges.
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