2.2 Neurodivergent: overlaps and co-occurrence

Neurodivergent conditions often exhibit overlapping traits, known as comorbidity (discussed in Week 4). For instance, poor working memory, time management challenges and fine motor control difficulties are common among individuals with dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD. This means someone with dyslexia might show dyspraxia characteristics, though not necessarily enough to warrant a dyspraxia diagnosis. A notable example is the frequent co-occurrence of dyslexia and ADHD.

Let’s move on now to cover some of the most common neurodivergent conditions.