Learning Disabilities
Dyslexia is a learning disability that impairs reading ability. Dysgraphia impacts handwriting and fine motor skills. Dyscalculia makes math difficult. Learn about the symptoms and treatments for these and other LDs commonly associated with ADHD.
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Caregiver Blogs
“Yes, You Really Do Belong in College”
“My advice to incoming college students with ADHD and learning differences: Don’t be afraid to reach...
Dyslexia
“Your Brain Is Different — and Wonderful!” Talking to Kids About Dyslexia
Dyslexia is largely misunderstood and, as a common ADHD comorbidity, it often exacerbates ADHD...
Caregiver Blogs
“Gus Walz Is the Unintentional Ambassador of Neurodivergent Youth We All Need”
“Gus’s reaction to his father’s speech at the 2024 Democratic National Convention was another example...
Symptom Tests
[Self-Test] Could My Child Have a Learning Disability?
As many as half of all children with ADHD also have a learning disability (LD). Learn more about the...
Auditory Processing Disorder
What Is Auditory Processing Disorder?
Auditory processing disorder (APD) is a hearing problem characterized by deficits in how the brain...
Dyslexia
The Truth About Dyslexia in Children
Dyslexia in children is common, but commonly misunderstood. This learning disability includes...
Dysgraphia
What Is Dysgraphia?
Dysgraphia is a brain-based learning disability that affects writing. As with all learning disorders,...
Dyscalculia
When ‘Careless Mistakes’ Aren’t: Dyscalculia & Math Anxiety
Math is hard. Dyscalculia, a math learning disability, can make learning and calculating numbers...
Learning Disabilities
What Is Nonverbal Learning Disorder?
Nonverbal learning disorder is a little-known condition that impacts more people than you might...
Language Processing Disorder
What Is a Language Processing Disorder?
Expressive and receptive language disorders impact a person’s ability to understand what others are...
Types of ADHD & ADD
How ADD (Inattentive Type ADHD) Looks a Lot Like Learning Disabilities
Problems with organization, focus, and time management often point to inattentive-type ADHD (aka...
Symptom Tests for Children
[Quiz] Can You Distinguish Between ADHD and Learning Disabilities?
Wondering whether your child's difficulties stem from ADHD or learning disabilities? Take this fast...
Diagnosing LD
Why Nonverbal Learning Disorder Is So Often Mistaken for ADHD
Nonverbal learning disorder (NLD) might be the most overlooked — and underdiagnosed — learning...
Symptom Tests for Children
[Self-Test] Auditory Processing Disorder in Children
This screener may help determine whether your child demonstrates symptoms similar to those of...
Symptom Tests
[Self-Test] Language Processing Disorders in Children
Your child struggles to express himself or to follow conversations. Could these be signs of an...