How Are ADHD and Learning Disabilities Reported Together? 

When a student has both ADHD and a learning disability, schools use dual reporting to document the combined impact on academic performance and behaviour. This approach ensures that both conditions are clearly recognised and addressed in support plans, allowing for a more comprehensive response to the student’s needs. 

Learning Difficulties 

In dual reporting, the section on learning difficulties outlines how the diagnosed learning disability affects core academic skills such as reading, writing, or mathematics. Teachers provide specific examples such as difficulty decoding words, problems with written expression, or challenges in solving multi-step problems. This information is paired with details on how ADHD symptoms, like inattention or impulsivity, further complicate the learning process. 

Combined Support Needs 

Combined support needs highlight how the two conditions interact. For example, a student with dyslexia and ADHD may require both phonics-based reading support and strategies to improve focus during lessons. Teacher reports note which accommodations work for both conditions, such as breaking tasks into smaller steps, providing extended time, or using multi-sensory learning methods. 

Comprehensive Documentation 

By using dual reporting, schools can ensure that Individualised Education Plans (IEPs) or similar support frameworks address both sets of challenges in a coordinated way. This prevents one condition from overshadowing the other in planning and intervention. 

In conclusion, dual reporting for ADHD and learning disabilities is important to consider. Coordinated documentation ensures students receive fully tailored support.  

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For a deeper dive into the science, diagnosis, and full treatment landscape, read our complete guide to School and teacher reports for ADHD.