**1.1 Co-occurring conditions**

The term co-occurring conditions is associated with a condition where a person is affected by both physical and mental disabilities. The simultaneous occurrence of both physical and mental health problems is accompanied by many risks,

complications, and difficulties thus requiring more robust care and assistance [1]. Co-occurring conditions as a category cover many different conditions such as executive functioning defects, anxiety, autism spectrum disorders, dyslexia, and hyperactivity disorder.

There are a number of aspects of learning that are moderate to highly impacted by these conditions such as emotional regulation, attention, memory function, and even language processing. To provide tailored educational interventions, it is necessary to develop a strong understanding of the co-occurring conditions and the learning disabilities associated with them.

#### **1.2 Co-occurring conditions assessment**

To assess, diagnose, or identify co-occurring conditions, a comprehensive assessment is needed. Professionals from a diverse array of disciplines are involved in this assessment including special education teachers, psychologists, speech therapists, and occupational therapists.
