Dyslexia and ADHD share genetic links. Research also found ADHD was more strongly related to an attention and learning difficulties factor than with factors related to neurodevelopmental traits like autism and Tourette syndrome.
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Dyslexia and ADHD links discovered that could help education system
A new study has shed light on how ADHD and dyslexia share genetic links which is why they often occur together in people.
Shared genes explain why ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia often occur together, study finds. This shared genetic basis helps explain why children with ADHD are more prone to experience difficulties in reading, spelling, and mathematics.
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Shared genes explain why ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia often occur together, study finds
A large Dutch study reveals that overlapping genetic factors, not ADHD itself, explain why many children with ADHD also face reading and math challenges.
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Children with learning difficulties, with or without ADHD, had lower performance across many cognitive domains. The profile of children with ADHD only was quite different. They performed at age-appropriate levels on cognitive tasks, but their attention challenges may interfere with some tasks. 🧠📚✨
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Cognitive issues in ADHD and learning difficulties appear to have different roots
Are the cognitive struggles seen in children with ADHD and learning difficulties a direct result of their attentional behaviors? A new study suggests the answer depends on the child's specific diagnosis, pointing toward distinct developmental pathways.