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Are dyslexia and ADHD related?
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Are dyslexia and ADHD related?


09 Feb 2026

Dyslexia and ADHD are different conditions, but they can occur together in some children. Dyslexia mainly affects reading, spelling, and language processing, while ADHD affects attention and impulse control/concentration.

A child can have one without the other, or both at the same time. When they do overlap, learning can feel more challenging because attention difficulties combine with literacy challenges. Online tutoring for dyslexic/ADHD students and ADHD homeschooling usually need to address both areas separately, using strategies that suit how the child learns and processes information.

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Author: Callie Moir

I’m Callie, the founder of Primary Tutor Project, an online tuition service that connects families around the world with expert UK primary school teachers. We specialise in English and maths tuition (including ESL), supporting children through every stage of primary education. I've been a tutor and an early years and primary school teacher in Colombia, Japan, and the UK, and I love sharing my experience through the Primary Tutor Project blog!

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