11. Communication problems with ADHD

With ADHD, language problems can occur, such as excessive talking, slurred speech and confused language expression. The communication style is interest-focused and small talk is often perceived as boring.

• 11.1. Language problems with ADHD
• 11.2. Communication style with ADHD focused on interests

11.1. Language problems with ADHD¶

• Speech diarrhea, talkativeness, word overload (Logorrheapolyphrasia)¹
  • Replies (e.g. e-mails) are sometimes excessive
  • Answers digress from the topic
  • Interlocutors barely get a word in edgewise (ADHD-HI subtypes)
• Speaking quickly and indistinctly²
• Linguistic expression often “confused”³⁴
  • Filled breaks
  • Repetitions
  • Revisions
  • Aborted statements

11.2. Communication style with ADHD focused on interests¶

• Small talk is perceived as boring²
• People with ADHD quickly hyperfocus on topics that interest them²