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Dimitra V Katsarou1, Asimina A Angelidou1
1Department of Preschool Education Sciences and Educational Design, University of the Aegean, 85132 Rhodes, Greece.
Children (Basel, Switzerland)
|February 27, 2026
Summary
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) significantly impacts children's language development, affecting skills like phonological awareness and narrative abilities. Early, individualized interventions are crucial for improving language outcomes in children with ADHD.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Developmental Linguistics
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Background:
- 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.
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