Speaker:
Dr. Wael A. Al-Dakroury, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, ASHA-F
Director of Communication Disorders Department
Psych Care Clinics
Objectives
Language impairment and ADHD are two relatively common developmental disorders that have been shown to have high rates of co-existence in many studies. Understanding this comorbidity is very critical for speech-language pathologists and other service providers for clinical reasons. This presentation is designed to help the targeted professionals learn more about ADHD and its relationship to language impairment. A through description of the disorder is provided, along with conclusions from the current research.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will learn to:
- Identify the LI inherent to ADHD
- Discuss the results of the latest research related to ADHD and LI as comorbid
- Consider a variety of treatment strategies related to LI in ADHD
Target Audience:
- Speech-Language Pathologists
- Psychiatrists
- Clinical Psychologists
- Pediatricians
Registration:
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