Word Reading and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children With Developmental Language Disorder

Findings highlight the unique role cognitive-linguistic indices associated with dyslexia and ADHD play in explaining the relationship between DLD, word reading, and ADHD symptoms. Results indicate that ADHD symptoms did not predict poor word reading; only phonological memory mediated the relationship between DLD and word reading difficulties associated with dyslexia. Similarly, working memory was associated with ADHD symptoms only. Findings underline the importance of including cognitive-linguistic indices associated with dyslexia and ADHD in evaluating word reading and ADHD symptoms in children with DLD.