Language Processing Disorders in Children and Adults with ADHD

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Language Processing Disorder

Language processing disorder is a neurological condition that impacts the brain’s ability to process and understand what is heard, and also to communicate effectively.

What Is a Language Processing Disorder?

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Listen to “’What Do You Mean?’ Language Processing Deficits in Children with ADHD” with Gail J. Richard, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

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Heads Up, Teachers: Red Flags for Possible LD

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[Self-Test] Language Processing Disorders in Adults

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What Language Processing Disorders Look Like in Children

The term learning disability encompasses many different learning differences. The three main types are: reading disabilities, written language disabilities, and math disabilities. Each type of LD can include several different disorders. There is not one “learning disability.” There are other, less common learning disorders that impact memory, social skills, and executive functioning.

[Self-Test] Language Processing Disorders in Children

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What Do Language Processing Disorders Look Like in Adults?

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How to Treat Language Processing Disorders

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Expert Webinar Replay: “What Do You Mean?” Language Processing Deficits in Children with ADHD

In this webinar, Gail J. Richard, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, explains common language-processing challenges and...

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