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Can a person have attention deficit disorder without having learning disabilities?
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Certainly: About 1/3 of individuals with adhd also have a learning disorder--and likewise, about 1/3 of those with a learning disorder have adhd. The two together can make school that much tougher, but there are good treatments for both.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Yes: About 50% of children with ADHD will develop learning disabilities by 4th grade.
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