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Speech and Language Therapy for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder will commonly have problems and delays in their speech, language and communication. Speech and language therapy is highly beneficial in improving, supporting and developing any speech, language or communication difficulties.
Common difficulties that speech and language therapists can help with for individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder include:
- Social communication problems
- Problems with social understanding
- Problems with attention and listening skills
- Literal language - difficulty with metaphors or sarcasm
- Expressive language (verbal and written)
- Understanding of language
- Non-verbal communication including facial expression, gestures
SLT intervention with two children - interactive session
The speech and language therapists will carry out an initial assessment which will evaluate and identify the type and severity of the difficulties the individual is experiencing in their speech, language and communication. Following an initial assessment and discussion with the individual and their parents / carers, the speech and language therapist will implement an individualised treatment plan which will be tailored to the specific needs and abilities of the individual with ADHD.
The speech and language therapist can use a variety of interventions which will be dependent on the specific needs and abilities of the individual. Intervention will delivered using a behavioural approach with positive reinforcement and structure for the individual. Speech and language therapists will work closely with educational staff to ensure the individual is reaching their full potential in achieving their academic goals.
Speech and language therapists will also work closely with educational staff and the individual's family members, providing them with support, strategies and techniques which will improve and develop the individual's speech, language and communication skills. Speech and language therapy aims to maximise the individual's communication to their highest potential in their home and educational environments.
Speech and language therapy is extremely beneficial for individuals with ADHD who have speech, language and communication difficulties. By improving and supporting an individual's communication it will also benefit the individual in their academic achievement and social skills.
If you feel that you would benefit from our speech and language therapy service and would like to arrange an assessment with one of ourspeech and language therapists, please contact us by emailing office@asdclinic.co.uk or calling 03300 886 693.
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- Autism
- Autistic Spectrum Disorder
- Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
- Down's Syndrome
- Dyspraxia
- Epilepsy
- Fetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome
- Fragile X Syndrome
- Hyperlexia
- Pathological Demand Avoidance
- Pervasive Developmental Disorder
- Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified
- Rett Syndrome
- Sensory Processing Disorder