When Dyslexia and ADHD Overlap: Symptoms, Misconceptions, and Interventions

EXPERT: Cheryl Chase, Ph.D.

ADHD and dyslexia are separate conditions that often co-occur. In fact, it is estimated that about half of people with ADHD also have a learning disorder, the most common of which is dyslexia.  Although the two share some common traits, they are distinctly different. Proper assessment to identify and differentiate both conditions is critical.