Around 50% of people with ADHD suffer from other cognitive problems, and Richard Brown, MD, describes them: 1) Working memory 2) Slow processing speed and 3) Dyslexia.
Richard Brown discusses symptoms that often get in the way of full recovery in ADHD, including dyslexia, and problems with working memory, processing speed, and executive function.
Fagie Mandel, M.Ed.
Adjunct Professor, Kean University Graduate School of Education. IDA certified Structured Literacy and Dyslexia Specialist, NJ.
Ms. Mandel has disclosed that she has no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.
Many of us have had very little training about the specifics of reading disorders ie dyslexia. Learn what it is and what to do about this problem, which typically lies underneath the surface of the secondary psychiatric impact that obscures our ability to recognize and address it. Bet you didn’t know that there are actually medication studies on treating dyslexia too.
Pavan Madan, MD and Fagie Mandel, MEdDr. Madan and Ms. Mandel have disclosed that they have no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.
Multiple programs claim to improve executive function and cognitive processing. Although the evidence for the efficacy of reading programs is generally scant, we discuss to how to talk with families in a manner that is clear and factual yet allows for collaboration if families choose to pursue these options.