Common Genetic Influences For ADHD And Reading Disability
Tuesday, Apr. 5th 2011 6:24 AM
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and developmental reading disability (RD) are complex childhood disorders that frequently occur together; if a child is experiencing trouble with reading, symptoms of ADHD are often also present. However, the reason for this correlation remains unknown.
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