Learning disorders are neurologically-based processing problems. These processing problems can interfere with learning basic skills such as reading, writing and/or math. They can also interfere with higher level skills such as organization, time planning, abstract reasoning, long or short term memory and attention.

ADHD is marked by a pattern of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Children and adolescents with ADHD, however, experience these symptoms repeatedly and in a way that is severe enough to have an impact at home, at school, or in social situations. Problems with executive functioning are common in children with ADHD and include difficulties with planning, organization, strategizing, paying attention to and remembering details, and managing time and space.