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Description:

This webinar provides school-based speech-language pathologists with a neuroscience-informed understanding of how ADHD affects language, literacy, and executive functioning in educational settings. Participants will explore the connections between attention, working memory, self-regulation, and communication, as well as the impact of ADHD on receptive, expressive, pragmatic, and literacy development. The session examines the relationship between executive functioning, phonological processing, and written expression while highlighting the SLP’s role in assessment, intervention, and collaboration. Attendees will learn evidence-based strategies that support language and literacy growth while reducing executive function demands in the classroom. A strong emphasis is placed on neurodiversity-affirming, culturally responsive practices that promote equitable outcomes for students with ADHD.

Access Date:

This course was made available for ASHA CEUs starting on: 8/17/2026

Agenda/Learning Outcomes:

• 0–3 Minutes: Introduction
• 3–22 Minutes: Describe how ADHD affects receptive, expressive, and pragmatic language and literacy development.
• 22–28 Minutes: Identify the intersection of executive function, phonological awareness, and written expression in ADHD.
• 28–58 Minutes: Identify evidence-based strategies to support language and literacy in individuals with ADHD.
• 58–60 Minutes: Conclusion

Bio:

Letizia S. Hendrickson, MS, CCC-SLP, ADHD-RSP, is a multilingual speech-language pathologist who has worked with individuals across the lifespan for nearly two decades in school, medical, and private practice settings. She currently serves as the Clinical Coordinator and Supervisor at The Learning Grove private practice, where she oversees the Speech and Child Development departments and supervises clinical externs from a variety of universities. She is also an adjunct faculty member at West Coast University, where she teaches clinical methods to graduate students in communication disorders. She is the President-Elect of CSHA, serves on CHADD’s National Education Committee, and is a member of the MSLP Advisory Board.

As a clinician, she is passionate about mentoring the next generation of speech-language pathologists, early intervention, the assessment and treatment of neurological disorders, supporting individuals with ADHD, advocacy, neurodivergent-inclusive approaches, and neuro-affirming practice.

Disclosures:

Letizia S. Hendrickson received an honorarium for this course. She is employed as the Clinical Coordinator and Supervisor at The Learning Grove private practice serving pediatric and adult populations. She is employed as adjunct faculty and a clinical educator in the Communication Disorders and Sciences Master’s program at West Coast University. She serves as President-Elect of the California Speech and Hearing Association and is a member of the Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD) National Education Committee. She holds ASHA certification, is a member of ASHA Special Interest Groups 01 and 17, serves as a clinical supervisor for SLPs, CFs, and graduate clinical externs, and is co-host of the podcast WTH ADHD.

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