Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Overview:

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity, often affecting communication and executive functioning. Children with ADHD may exhibit pragmatic language difficulties, topic maintenance issues, and reduced working memory for language processing. SLPs collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to assess language and social communication in ADHD populations. 

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Treatment focuses on enhancing listening comprehension, narrative cohesion, and social interaction skills. Addressing ADHD-related language deficits improves academic and interpersonal functioning.

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Sources:

McInnes, Allan et al. “Listening Comprehension and Working Memory Are Impaired in Attention‑Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Irrespective of Language Impairment.” Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology 31, no. 4 (2003): 427–438. Link

Carruthers, Sophie et al. “The Profile of Pragmatic Language Impairments in Children with ADHD: A Systematic Review.” Development and Psychopathology 34, no. 5 (2022): 1938–1960. Link