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EPISODE · Oct 30, 2025 · 15 MIN

Is ADHD masking dyslexia? Did you know that Dyslexia and ADHD often go together? Discover 5 ways to improve learning

from The Literacy Keys - Dyslexia resources and structured literacy tips by an Orton Gillingham tutor · host Tracy Young, Orton Gillingham Tutor, Dyslexia Specialist & Mom of a Dyslexic Kid

Could the combination of Dyslexia and ADHD be the reason your child seems brilliant one moment, and completely overwhelmed the next? Yes! In this episode, Tracy Young helps you uncover what may be happening and gives you a clearer path forward for better learning support. By the end of this episode, you’ll feel more confident understanding what you’re seeing and what to do next to help your child learn with less frustration.If your child struggles to focus, avoids reading, or melts down during schoolwork, it can be hard to tell what’s really going on. Many parents are told it’s “just attention,” while others are told it’s “just reading.” Regardless of what you're told, Dyslexia and ADHD often overlap. In this warm, practical episode, Tracy Young, a certified Orton-Gillingham tutor explains how these patterns show up in plain English. You’ll discover why a child can be smart, capable, and still have a very hard time with reading, writing, spelling, and attention. After listening, you’ll:Recognize common signs that may point to Dyslexia and ADHD showing up together Understand, in simple terms, how attention challenges can mask reading difficulties—and how reading difficulties can look like attention problems.Feel more prepared to describe your child’s struggles clearly to teachersIf this episode helped you please share it with another parent who needs it, and follow the podcast so you don’t miss another practical step forward. You can contact Tracy Young at ⁠The Literacy Keys⁠ CHAPTERS(0:00) - Introduction Dyslexia and ADHD(1:53) - The Critical Question: ADHD, Dyslexia, or Both?(4:47) - Five Tips to Support Your Child

Could the combination of Dyslexia and ADHD be the reason your child seems brilliant one moment, and completely overwhelmed the next? Yes! In this episode, Tracy Young helps you uncover what may be happening and gives you a clearer path forward for better learning support. By the end of this episode, you’ll feel more confident understanding what you’re seeing and what to do next to help your child learn with less frustration.If your child struggles to focus, avoids reading, or melts down during schoolwork, it can be hard to tell what’s really going on. Many parents are told it’s “just attention,” while others are told it’s “just reading.” Regardless of what you're told, Dyslexia and ADHD often overlap. In this warm, practical episode, Tracy Young, a certified Orton-Gillingham tutor explains how these patterns show up in plain English. You’ll discover why a child can be smart, capable, and still have a very hard time with reading, writing, spelling, and attention. After listening, you’ll:Recognize common signs that may point to Dyslexia and ADHD showing up together Understand, in simple terms, how attention challenges can mask reading difficulties—and how reading difficulties can look like attention problems.Feel more prepared to describe your child’s struggles clearly to teachersIf this episode helped you please share it with another parent who needs it, and follow the podcast so you don’t miss another practical step forward. You can contact Tracy Young at ⁠The Literacy Keys⁠ CHAPTERS(0:00) - Introduction Dyslexia and ADHD(1:53) - The Critical Question: ADHD, Dyslexia, or Both?(4:47) - Five Tips to Support Your Child

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