Live ChatDevelopmental Language Disorder (DLD) is a diagnosis given when a child or adult has difficulties talking and/or understanding language. It can be missed, misdiagnosed or misinterpreted as poor behaviour, inattention or poor listening.
Watch Eddie and Dyls (9years) explain what DLD is.
Things you need to know about DLD:
Signs of DLD
Speaking more than one language does not cause DLD!
In fact, people with DLD can learn multiple languages. DLD is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting how the brain processes language, so it makes sense that we find it in every country and every language.
English as an additional language?
Here are some answers to some common questions relating to bilingualism:
Living with DLD
Watch these videos showcasing what it is like to live with DLD:
How to help someone with DLD?
People with DLD need extra time to think and respond to what you are saying.
Give them your full attention and show you are listening.
Help them understand you by showing or using pictures.
If you’re concerned that you or your child might have DLD, then please contact us.
Learn more about DLD & Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (RADLD) at: