Using ADHD Medications to Treat Coexisting ADHD and Reading Disorders: A Systematic Review

Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2018 Oct;104(4):619-637. doi: 10.1002/cpt.1192. Epub 2018 Aug 30.

Abstract

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the most common pediatric neurobehavioral disorder, frequently presents with coexisting reading disorders (RDs). Despite this, it is unclear whether medication improves symptoms and function in children with comorbid ADHD and RD. We present a systematic review of studies investigating the effects of ADHD medications on ADHD symptoms, academic outcomes, and neuropsychological measures in this important group.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Systematic Review

MeSH terms

  • Academic Performance
  • Adolescent
  • Adolescent Behavior / drug effects*
  • Adolescent Development / drug effects*
  • Age Factors
  • Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / drug therapy*
  • Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / epidemiology
  • Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / physiopathology
  • Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / psychology
  • Brain / drug effects*
  • Brain / physiopathology
  • Central Nervous System Stimulants / adverse effects
  • Central Nervous System Stimulants / therapeutic use*
  • Child
  • Child Behavior / drug effects*
  • Child Development / drug effects*
  • Comorbidity
  • Dyslexia / drug therapy*
  • Dyslexia / epidemiology
  • Dyslexia / physiopathology
  • Dyslexia / psychology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Central Nervous System Stimulants