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  • Developmental Linguistics
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders

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  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) presents significant challenges to children's language development.
  • ADHD impacts various language dimensions, including phonological awareness, pragmatic comprehension, morphosyntax, narrative skills, and written expression.
  • Language difficulties in ADHD are linked to underlying deficits in working memory, attention, and organizational skills.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and synthesize existing evidence on the relationship between ADHD and language skills in children.
  • To evaluate the impact of ADHD on different facets of language development.
  • To identify effective intervention strategies for language difficulties associated with ADHD.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review adhering to PRISMA methodology.
  • Four-stage selection process: identification, screening, eligibility, and inclusion.
  • Inclusion of 15 studies after rigorous screening of 475 initial records.

Main Results:

  • Occupational therapists and psychologists play a vital role in supporting language development in children with ADHD.
  • Interventions should target phonological awareness, executive functions, speech and language, technology use, and social skills.
  • Strategic interventions can help mitigate language difficulties experienced by children with ADHD.

Conclusions:

  • Early diagnosis of ADHD is essential for timely intervention.
  • Holistic, individualized interventions addressing language, executive, and social deficits are critical.
  • Effective interventions can overcome barriers and significantly improve language skills in children with ADHD.