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A child who is struggling may have ADHD, dysorthographia, or both. These disorders can look alike at school, but they do not affect the same functions. Here is how to tell them apart. Distinguishing between these disorders makes it possible to offer the right support at the right time.
ADHD affects the regulation of attention, and sometimes restlessness and impulsivity. It affects all areas of life, at home as well as at school. Its manifestations vary depending on the situation, tiredness and interest in the task.
The article C’est quoi le TDAH looks at this question in detail.
Dysorthographia is a learning disorder affecting spelling. The child makes many errors, even on familiar words, and has difficulty memorising spelling and applying rules. This disorder is long-lasting and is not explained by a lack of effort or intelligence.
This point is explained step by step in TDAH et troubles dys.
In both cases, the child may make many mistakes, forget agreements and produce untidy written work. These similarities explain why the two disorders are sometimes confused.
To go further, read our article Les signes du TDAH chez l’enfant.
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In a child with ADHD, errors vary greatly depending on attention: they may write a word correctly in a slow dictation and make mistakes when writing a composition. In dysorthographia, errors persist even when the child is concentrating and taking their time. Observing the child in calm situations and in stressful situations helps to guide the assessment.
Only assessments can settle the question.
We go into this point in more detail in Comment savoir si mon enfant a un TDAH.
Dysorthographia is assessed through a speech and language therapy assessment. ADHD is assessed by a trained doctor. The assessments complement each other and should be read together by the professionals.
This subject is covered in our page Qui pose le diagnostic du TDAH.
The combination of neurodevelopmental disorders is common. Care then combines speech and language therapy re-education with support for ADHD. Good coordination between the professionals who follow the child is therefore essential.
You will find more details in the article Après le diagnostic du TDAH : les étapes.
School adjustments must take both disorders into account, so that the pupil can show their true abilities. These adjustments can be formalised in a PAP or a PPS.
Our article Les aménagements scolaires pour le TDAH complements this advice.
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ADHD affects attention, dysorthographia affects spelling. These are two different disorders.
Yes, these disorders are often associated. They are often associated.
Through assessments carried out by the relevant professionals. Assessments make it possible to settle the question.
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