Govor, Vol. 35 No. 2, 2018.
Review article
https://doi.org/10.22210/govor.2018.35.12
The cognitive effects of ADHD on learning an additional language
Agnieszka Kałdonek‐Crnjaković
orcid.org/0000-0003-4372-567X
; Institute of English Studies, University of Warsaw Poland
Abstract
In recent years Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs) in the context of learning and teaching a foreign or second language, or an Additional Language (AL), have been widely discussed. The main focus has been given to dyslexia (e.g., Kormos, 2017; Kormos & Smith, 2012; Łodej, 2016; Nijakowska, 2010) due to its frequent occurrence and evident manifestations in literacy development. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been discussed only to some extent and mainly in the comorbidity with dyslexia. Therefore, the aim of this paper is todiscuss potential cognitive effects ADHD may have on the development of specific language skills in AL with a clear distinction between inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity to direct potential research in the field and to inform AL instruction. This paper also provides substantial information about ADHD in the light of the recent change in its definition and classification.
Keywords
ADHD; cognitive effects; learning an additional language
Hrčak ID:
214243
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Publication date:
28.12.2018.
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