Reading difficulties and ADHD often co-occur. Learning to read requires sustained attention on activities that may not interest kids with ADHD. Contrary to popular thinking, learning to read is hard. Learning any new skill is hard and reading is no exception. However, once kids with ADHD know how to read, they can flourish. Their inattention […]
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ADHD and Reading
Reading requires focus. Learning to read requires even more. For a child that is easily distracted and seeks intense stimulation, learning to read can feel daunting. Drawing out the sounds, writing each letter, saying words slowly one phoneme at a time, can seem dull and tedious to kids with ADHD. A child with ADHD may […]