New research finds overlap between ADHD and reading disabilities in children

Abstract

New research has found that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and reading disability frequently occur together in children (bit.ly/4i5LEKO). The study was conducted by Erik Wilcutt, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of Colorado Boulder, and Stephen Petrill, a professor in the Department of Psychology at Ohio State University. Their research highlights how these co-occurring conditions complicate diagnosis, treatment, and long-term outcomes, urging a reevaluation of how clinicians approach childhood developmental challenges.