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Save the Date: International Developmental Language Disorder Awareness Day 18 October 2019
So what is Developmental Language Disorder? (DLD)
Here are three key things you need to know:
Developmental Language Disorder is when a child or adult has difficulties talking and/or understanding language
DLD is a hidden disability that affects approximately two children in every classroom, affecting literacy, learning, friendships and emotional well-being
Support from professionals, including speech and language therapists and teachers, can make a real difference
A few other important things:
Close links exist between DLD and dyslexia with many children with DLD meeting the criteria for dyslexia (McArthur et al, 2000)
Difficulties understanding what is said or read can be misinterpreted by teachers as naughtiness or inattention. Teachers are not taught about DLD in their training and may not recognise it
Being able to express oneself fluently and to quickly grasp what others are saying can have a big impact on social relationships. Many individuals with DLD have difficulties in their interaction with peers. Better understanding of DLD by adults and peers could help avoid these negative outcomes
There is a need for improved public recognition of DLD
The RADLD (formerly RALLI) campaign has fought to increase awareness of basic facts about DLD via a YouTube channel, website and supporting materials.
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