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ADHD
What is ADHD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a chronic executive-function disorder. Executive-function includes all of our higher level “adulting” skills like:
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Planning
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Initiating and completing tasks
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Decision-making
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Prioritizing
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Impulse control
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Emotional regulation
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Self-evaluating
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Working-memory
Three Main Types of ADHD
1. Predominantly Inattentive (formerly known as ADD)
2. Predominantly Hyperactive
3. Combined Presentation (Inattentive + Hyperactive)
Signs of Executive-function Difficulty
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Disorganized house and work environment
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Difficulty managing schedule (e.g., forgetting appointments, double booking, running late etc.)
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Losing or forgetting items
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Accidentally interrupting others
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Forgetting tasks you have committed to
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Difficulty starting and completing detail oriented + boring tasks
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Difficulty managing social interactions and relationships
Most of our patients with ADHD have been attempting to cope with their chronic executive-function disorder on their own. The difference between going solo on the latest “ADHD hack” and our services, is that we act as a partner who helps implement sustainable supports that are researched-based and tailored to you.Ultimately, our goal is to help our patients make noticeable life-long changes.”-Allison Phillips, CCC-SLP
Why Speech Therapy?
Speech-language pathologists are trained in how the brain processes and organizes information. Their focus is on functional outcomes, teaching skills that you can use today. This is not talk therapy; instead, it provides actionable strategies that improve daily life.
What we address:
Executive-function skills AKA “adulting” skills like:
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Attention skills
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Task initiation and completion
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Decision-making
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Self-regulation
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Problem-solving
What it looks like:
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Bring a real-life challenge (emails, tasks, appointments)
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SLP identifies which cognitive skills need support
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Create a tool or routine that works
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Practice using it in-session
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Build a simple plan for home/work
Skills we build:
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Planning & prioritizing
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Breaking tasks into steps
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Time management & scheduling
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Organization systems
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Attention strategies
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Better follow-through & comple
Results people report:
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More consistent routines
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Reduced overwhelm
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Better productivity at work/school
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Easier task initiation
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Fewer forgotten commitments
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Life feels more manageable and in control
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This is therapy to make everyday life easier