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This study explored EF heterogeneity in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), developmental dyslexia, and comorbid presentations using a clinically grounded mixed-method approach. Methods: Standardized neuropsychological data from the NEPSY-II, WISC-IV, and Woodcock\u2013Johnson IV batteries were integrated with a case-based thematic synthesis of 11 clinical evaluations. Semi-inductive analysis was informed by preliminary patterns observed in a larger clinical sample. Results: Three executive function profiles were identified: (1) globally reduced executive functioning, characterized by widespread deficits in inhibition, attention, and working memory; (2) verbal\u2013mnestic executive vulnerability, marked by weaknesses in verbal memory and attention regulation despite relative cognitive strengths; and (3) selective executive control deficit, reflecting impairments in inhibitory control and self-regulation. These profiles revealed clinically meaningful patterns that were not fully captured by categorical diagnostic classifications. Conclusions: The findings support the value of integrated, profile-based approaches for understanding executive function heterogeneity in neurodevelopmental conditions. Such approaches may enhance ecological validity in assessment and contribute to individualized intervention planning. 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