Many kids with ADHD also have dyslexia. But why is that? Watch as an expert breaks down some of the possible reasons. Find out what leading researchers know — and don’t know — about ADHD and dyslexia co-occurrence.
Meet Pedro, a middle schooler with ADHD. Hear firsthand from him and his family about how they navigate life together with confidence.
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Its common for kids with ADHD to also have other conditions. (You may hear this called comorbidity.) Research shows that learning disabilities and mental health issues impact kids with ADHD at higher rates than kids who dont have ADHD. We worked with Understood Expert Thomas Brown to break down the
Experts say that dyslexia and dyscalculia, sometimes referred to as math dyslexia, are equally common. So why is it that most people know what dyslexia is, but many have never heard of dyscalculia? Hear from Daniel Ansari, PhD, about the difference between these two learning challenges, and the vari
Ruth Schallerts daughter has dyslexia and ADHD. In this video from the National Center for Learning Disabilities, she explains the toughest part of the journey with her daughter Holly. She also gives tips to other parents and caregivers raising kids who learn and think differently.
