did addressing a LD lessen ADHD effect? | ADHD Information

I think that providing interventions to address the LDs does indeed help.  It is difficult to know whether what you are looking at is ADHD or an LD.  If there is an LD, the frustration associated with that might appear to be ad/hd symptoms.   During the summer after little progress in first grade, I tutored ds in reading using techniques which I've recently discovered are the same as for dyslexia.  He advanced more than one grade level in reading during that summer.   He did much better in 2nd grade.  Whether it was the teacher or his improved academic skills or a combination of both, I am not sure.  Mid year he started on medication with remarkable improvement in self esteem, academics, social skills and writing ability.  He continued to improve over the years, but I needed to tutor and sit with him during homework time through seventh grade.  It is great that you are looking into LDs at this time...something we should have done much earlier than we did.  

By the way, his dx is AD/HD, LDs in Rdg & Lang, dysgraphia, borderline gifted and has recently been admitted and offered scholarships at some top colleges. 
We found that addressing the ADHD with meds, has helped my youngest overcome her dyslexia. It seems to allow her to find better compensation techniques. Her writing has improved and she is re-learning cursive. [QUOTE=gettingclear][QUOTE=jfla2]By the way, his dx is AD/HD, LDs in Rdg & Lang, dysgraphia, borderline gifted and has recently been admitted and offered scholarships at some top colleges. 
[/QUOTE] jfla2 - your son and you are a success story!  what meds did he take, and for how long?[/QUOTE]

thank you... dh and I are so proud of him.  Mid year in second grade he started on Ritalin and has continued for the last ten years also using Concerta, Daytrana and Ritalin LA.  He likes the LA best due to its smooth effect.  He used clonidine to help with sleep issues for 5-6 years, but discontinued that a couple years ago.

vickie,  ds started relearning cursive three months ago with good success.  His print, cursive and math notation has taken a huge leap in style and legibility.  OT said there is a boost in small motor development between ages 17-22.  His recent ability seems to atest to that.

Next week we visit three colleges before he makes a final decision.  Exciting times!
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My son does not have any LDs. He has difficulty accessing the core curriculum due to attention issues. AKA, he comes home not knowing how to do his homework and I get to teach my version of the lesson at home. Putting him in the resources room for 30 minutes a day for the subject that is most challenging for him helped his behavior. He is no longer frustrated by homework. He does the homework faster. He does not dislike the subject anymore.

Sometimes learning disability just seems to mean that the child is 1+ years behind grade level on a particular subject.

We took dd to a neuropsych for that exact reason: to find out if she had any LDs. It turned out that she did, so that was good info for us and for the school. I think it is a good idea to get evaluations to see if there are any comorbid disorders along with the ADHD. ADHD rarely stands alone, in my experience.[QUOTE=jfla2]By the way, his dx is AD/HD, LDs in Rdg & Lang, dysgraphia, borderline gifted and has recently been admitted and offered scholarships at some top colleges. 
[/QUOTE] jfla2 - your son and you are a success story!  what meds did he take, and for how long?

DS7 has been using neurofeedback for 1.5 years now, has an IEP, and is doing okay.  he's got some assessments coming up this fall, and i want to find out whether he has any learning disabilities.  his last assessment was 3 years ago, in kindergarten.

we do have to help him a lot with his homework and i am finding that now that he is older, we might be able to tell what his shortcomings might be.

please share your thoughts/experiences.