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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurological disorder that affects approximately 6-8% of children (DSM-IV-TR, 2000). Children with ADHD frequently struggle with attention, excess motor activity, behavioral impulsivity, and deficits in their neurocognitive abilities (Goepel, Kissler, Rockstroh, & Paul-Jordanov, 2011). These difficulties frequently impact the ability to produce speech and may manifest as disfluency in some children (Engelhardt, Corley, Nigg, & Ferreira, 2010) or overt stuttering in others (e.g., Heitmann, Asbjørnsen, & Helland, 2004). Speech-language pathologists play a vital role within the professional team by contributing information regarding functional communication skills and by advocating for therapy services (ASHA, 2005). As a result, speech-language pathologists should have a thorough understanding of ADHD and the ways in which the characteristic behaviors can impact communication.