Developmental Language Disorder is a condition that affects how children think about, understand, and use language. It is the primary impairment that contributes to restrictions in an individual’s participation and well-being in everyday activities. Since 1976, Speech & Language Development Australia (SALDA) have committed to supporting all children and young people to find their voice.
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With 1 in every 14 children affected in every classroom across Australia, we understand Language Disorder, and there is a solution.
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We will help you find your voice.The Glenleighden School
Australia's leading speech and language school supporting children and young people to find their voice.
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Two children in every classroom across Australia are affected by Developmental Language Disorder. School Support Services visit schools across metropolitan, regional and rural areas of Queensland.
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Our Services
A unique Prep to Year 12 school supporting children and young people with disability for whom language is their primary disorder, encouraging achievement over adversity.
Visit School WebsiteEvery child deserves the chance to succeed at school. Getting a good start in school provides the foundation for a child’s learning and development for the rest of their lives.
View our servicesSALDA are pleased to offer a variety of professional learning opportunities to support children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.
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Research & Advocacy
Developmental Language Disorder affects approximately 1 in 14 children and presents as a lifelong disability of language difficulties persisting after entry to school. As the nation’s peak body supporting and advocating for the needs of young people with speech, language and related disorders, Speech & Language Development Australia (SALDA) is well placed to assist in closing that gap.
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Supporting School Aged Children with Developmental Language Disorder
Today, Speech & Language Development Australia, in conjunction with the Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association’s Deeble Institute for Health Policy Research, launched our latest evidence brief, Supporting school aged children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). This new paper reviews current research about evidenced based interventions for children with DLD,…
read moreA day in the life of a . . . physiotherapist
Hi I’m Emily and I’m a physiotherapist for SALDA. I work with students from Prep to Grade 12 at The Glenleighden School to assist students in optimising their movement. The goal of physiotherapy sessions is to improve the students’ health and wellbeing, especially their participation in the playground,…
read moreWebinar: Building Independence
Students with a Language Disorder are often provided with a high level of support throughout their schooling years. An unintended outcome of this, is that they may develop a dependency on support from others to begin or attempt classroom tasks. Whilst cognition and motivation are widely identified to be key determinants of student…
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SALDA is a not for profit organisation with all profits and donations reinvested into expanding and delivering vital services for children with speech, language and communication needs.
You can help by raising awareness, taking part in a fundraising campaign, and donating to help kids find their voice.