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Journal of Attention Disorders
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A role for the speech-language pathologist in multidisciplinary assessment and treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

G. P. Hill

Department of Child and Family Services, LSU Health Sciences Center, 3730 Blair, Shreveport, LA 71103 ghill{at}lsuhsc.edu

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is widely recognized as encompassing a variety of social, behavioral, academic, and psychiatric problems. Among these problems is a high rate of language disorders and impairments in receptive, expressive, and metalinguistic functions. Yet, relatively little attention is given to language impairment in assessment and treatment of ADHD, and so, these impairments often go unrecognized and untreated. In addition, Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) are infrequently included in service delivery efforts for children with ADHD. This paper describes specific language problems that are frequently encountered by children with ADHD, as well as related clinical and research issues. Roles and contributions of SLPs in multidisciplinary services for ADHD are discussed. It is argued that greater representation of SLPs in the assessment and treatment of ADHD, and increased utilization of their services, is needed to more fully and adequately address needs of children with this disorder.

Journal of Attention Disorders, Vol. 4, No. 2, 69-79 (2000)
DOI: 10.1177/108705470000400201
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