What is the relationship between ADHD and other disorders, such as learning disabilities, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, or depression?
A. Comorbidity (the presence of co-existing or additional conditions) occurs in most people clinically treated for ADHD. ADHD can co-occur with learning disabilities (15-25%), language disorders (30-35%), conduct disorder (15-20%), oppositional defiant disorder (up to 40%), mood disorders (15-20%), and anxiety disorders (20-25%). Impairments in memory, cognitive processing, sequencing, motor skills, social skills, modulation of emotional response, and response to discipline are common. Sleep disorders are also more prevalent. Although aggressive research still continues, great progress has been made in recent years to understand ADHD, how it can affect lives and how to best treat the symptoms. In addition to learning more about ADHD in the below-listed links, you may also consider talking with a therapist in your area. There are therapists who are especially trained and experienced at addressing ADHD-related issues and helping individuals and their families who are directly affected by
Comorbidity occurs in most children clinically treated for ADHD. ADHD can co–occur with learning disabilities (15–25%), language disorders (30–35%), conduct disorder (15–20%), oppositional defiant disorder (up to 40%), mood disorders (15–20%), and anxiety disorders (20–25%). Up to 60 percent of children with tic disorders also have ADHD. Impairments in memory, cognitive processing, sequencing, motor skills, social skills, modulation of emotional response, and response to discipline are common. Sleep disorders are also more prevalent.
