Neurodiversity & Complex Needs
ADHD & learning differences
ADHD and learning differences affect how people communicate, organise their language and access learning. With the right support, the difference is real.
Neurodiversity & Complex Needs
ADHD & learning differences
ADHD and learning differences affect how people communicate, organise their language and access learning. With the right support, the difference is real.
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Signs to look for
Language and communication difficulties associated with ADHD and learning differences can look like the following.
Difficulty organising thoughts when speaking or writing, stories lack structure or direction.
Struggling to follow multi-step instructions or keep track of conversations.
Difficulty with word retrieval, the word is ‘on the tip of the tongue’ but won’t come.
Reading and spelling difficulties that don’t reflect ability or effort.
Communication in work meetings or emails feels disorganised or harder than it should be.
Diagnosed or querying ADHD, dyslexia or another learning difference.
What To Expect
We make it easy to get started – no jargon, no pressure, just clear next steps.
1
Free phone call
Chat with a speech pathologist about your concerns. No commitment needed.
2
Initial assessment
We assess your communication and get to know your world and goals.
3
Personalised plan
We explain what we found, set goals together, and plan the path forward.
4
Ongoing therapy
Regular sessions using evidence-based techniques with you involved throughout.
Our Approach
Evidence-based therapy delivered in a way that works for each individual and their life.
Language assessment first
We assess the specific language and literacy skills that are affected — not all ADHD-related communication difficulties look the same.
School & workplace liaison
We collaborate with teachers and workplaces to ensure strategies are carried through in the environments that matter most.
Targeted strategies
We teach practical strategies for organising language, managing working memory and building literacy skills that can be used right away.
Strengths-based
People with ADHD and learning differences often have significant strengths — creativity, lateral thinking, verbal ability. We build on these.
Common Questions
Speech pathologists don't treat ADHD itself, but we treat the language and communication difficulties that frequently co-occur with ADHD. These are real, significant and very responsive to intervention.
Yes, reading and spelling difficulties frequently co-occur with ADHD. We assess phonological processing, language comprehension and working memory, and provide targeted literacy support.
Yes. Adults with ADHD often seek support for workplace communication, written language organisation and self-advocacy. We work with adults across these areas.
If your NDIS plan includes speech pathology, our services are likely fundable. We are a registered provider and can work with all plan types.
Ready to Get Started?
Take The First Step Today
Everyone deserves to be heard,
and we’re here to help
Ready to Get Started?
Take The First Step Today
Everyone deserves to be heard,
and we’re here to help
