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Implications of ADHD for Learning

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 October 2015

Margot Prior
Margot Prior*
Affiliation:
University of Melbourne
*
Child Psychology, Royal Children's Hospital, Flernington Road, Parkville Victoria 3152 Australia, Phone: (03) 9345 5881, Fax: (03) 9345 6002
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Abstract

Many different reasons may account for the well documented relationship between attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and learning difficulties. Longitudinal Australian data support the earlier occurrence of behaviour problems than reading problems, especially for boys. Language, motivation, and biological mechanisms, and combinations of these factors, may contribute to this association. Current emphasis must be placed on early intervention for behaviour problems, assessment of LDs which are suspected by the Grade 2 or 7-year-old level, and a long-term perspective on the management of both conditions.

Keywords

ADHDLDComorbidityDiagnostic Limitations

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Research Article
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The Educational and Developmental Psychologist , Volume 13 , Issue 1: Special Double Issue: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder , May 1996, pp. 24 - 28
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Copyright © Australian Psychological Society 1996

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