Name
Connecting ADHD Support: Why Speech-Language Pathologists Belong on the Team
Description
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) frequently coexists with communication challenges—yet difficulties with receptive language, auditory processing, expressive language, rapid or dysfluent speech, social communication, and reading and writing are often overlooked by ADHD support teams. This session highlights the vital, but often underutilized, role of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in identifying and addressing these challenges.
Participants will explore how ADHD affects communication through overlapping factors such as executive functioning deficits, working memory limitations, and auditory processing difficulties. Topics will include speech fluency (e.g., stuttering, cluttering), receptive and expressive language, and literacy development—including reading comprehension and written expression, with attention to co-occurring dyslexia. Case examples, current research, and practical, evidence-based strategies will help attendees recognize when communication challenges require referral, understand how SLPs support treatment planning, and strengthen collaboration across disciplines.
By addressing these often-missed aspects of ADHD, professionals and families can better support individuals in developing the communication skills they need to connect meaningfully, learn effectively, and thrive fully in every area of life.
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Date & Time
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM