Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is a type of speech, language and communication need (SLCN) that affects the way that children understand and use language.
DLD is hidden, but common, with on average 2 children in every classroom having DLD.
What is Developmental Language Disorder?
DLD is quite common and because it can look like other things – including autism or dyslexia – it’s often missed.” Learn more here https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/what-is-dld/z86p3qt
What are the signs of Developmental Language Disorder?
How can I support my child’s communication?
Key strategies to support Language Disorder in the classroom
Watch this video ‘DLD – An introduction for parents’
Welcome to Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) – An introduction for Parents with Sue Marr, Specialist Teacher (SLCN) and Caroline Burke (Specialist Speech and Language Therapist) of the Moor House Research and Training Institute. https://www.moorhouseschool.co.uk/dld-parents
What families think about DLD
Watch this RCSLT video animation which provides some stark information about DLD and its far reaching impacts if those with DLD aren’t properly supported
Useful websites
- ‘DLD and Me’ seeks to raise awareness about Developmental Language Disorder and to offer support and resources for parents, teachers and individuals impacted by DLD DLD | Developmental Language Disorder | Language Disorder (dldandme.org)
- ‘Afasic’ has joined with Stephen Parsons to develop a face to face and video conference training for parents about DLD. Contact Afasic https://www.afasic.org.uk/contact/ to find out more
- ‘DLD Together’ has lots of interesting articles and both parents’ and teachers’ sections DLD Together Project (dldandme.co.uk)
- ‘Raising Awareness of DLD’ (RADLD) is a movement of academics, researchers, health professionals, educators and families from around the world committed to raising awareness of DLD RADLD – Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder – RADLD
- ‘Engage With DLD’ Engage with Developmental Language Disorder (E-DLD) connects people experiencing DLD to academic research. They keep families and individuals updated on research findings, current research projects and DLD-related activities Home | Engage with DLD (engage-dld.com)