15th October is Developmental Language Disorder Awareness Day
Find out more at RADLD – click the link below and share with your colleagues
https://towerhamletssls.edublogs.org/files/2021/10/3-DLD-
-Tree-v2-1.pdf
Download the DLD Strategy Tree to print out in your setting. Click the picture above
DLD 1 Difficulties Talking and/or Understanding
Developmental Language Disorder is a diagnosis given when a child or adult has difficulties talking and/or understanding language
- Involves difficulties with spoken language
- Affects children and persists into adulthood
- creates obstacles to communication at school, work and in everyday life
- has no known cause although it may run in families
DLD 2 Hidden But Common
DLD is hidden and affects approximately 2 children in every classroom impacting on literacy, learning, friendships and emotional well-being
- Can be missed, misdiagnosed or misinterpreted as poor behavior, poor listening or inattention
- Was found in 7.5% of 4-5 year olds in a recent study
- Affects a child’s ability to learn at school because learning is mainly through language
- Affects reading or writing and is often linked with dyslexia
- Can be socially isolating; joining in with conversations and activities with peers can be harder, there is an increased vulnerability to bullying
- Increases the risk of lower academic achievement
- Can be associated with behavioral and/or mental health problems, unemployment and economic disadvantage
DLD 3 Support Can Make A Real Difference
Support from professionals, including speech and language therapists and teachers, can make a real difference
- It is important that DLD is identified so individuals can be adequately supported
- Speech and language therapists and specialist teachers can help those with DLD to develop skills and strategies, and to understand their difficulties and their strengths
- DLD can be a long term difficulty thus adults with DLD may also need support and adjustments in the work place
- Individuals with DLD are sociable and with appropriate support can have satisfying lives, with friendships, families, contributing to their community
