ADHD Experts Podcast 403- When Dyslexia and ADHD Overlap: Symptoms, Misconceptions, and Interventions
Jun 6, 2022
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ADHD Defined by Executive Dysfunction
- ADHD is a developmental impairment affecting executive functions, controlling timing, pace, and processing of information.
- It involves inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, impacting goal-directed self-management.
Dyslexia as Language Processing Deficit
- Dyslexia is a specific, neurobiological learning disability affecting accurate and fluent word recognition and spelling.
- It creates unexpected weaknesses in phonological language processing despite otherwise strong cognitive abilities.
Overlap Complicates ADHD and Dyslexia
- ADHD and dyslexia commonly co-occur and share genetic links, making symptoms overlap and diagnosis challenging.
- Misdiagnosis often occurs when one condition overshadows the recognition of the other, leading to incomplete treatment.