ADDitude Magazine
Most children learn to read in first and second grade, and by third grade they're expected to extract meaning from written sources and learn independently. Children with ADHD often have difficulty with reading comprehension because it depends on their ability to quickly sound out and recognize words—something that's hard for students with attention deficit disorder or learning disabilities like dyslexia.
Even if ADHD students master the mechanics of reading, many have trouble understanding the text, making connections within the story, and relating what they're reading to what they already know. Fortunately, reading comprehension skills and strategies can be taught. Children who learn multiple reading strategies, and are guided in their use, eventually choose some to use on their own.
Read on for reading comprehension strategies to share with your ADHD child.
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