Posts Tagged: DLD
Webinar Event: Language vs Literacy Development
Language and literacy skills have a reciprocal relationship. They are both essential for accessing the curriculum and supporting students with difficulties in these areas can play a pivotal role in helping these students achieve their potential. Key learning objectives Attendees will expect to investigate: Components of language Components of…
read moreUnderstanding the economic impacts of Developmental Language Disorder
Language development is an important milestone in every child’s life and challenges in this area have significant implications for academic and employment outcomes. Despite children with Developmental Language Disorder representing 7% of the population, little is known about the healthcare costs and impact to the economy associated with these…
read moreLANGUAGE DISORDER OR DEVELOPMENTAL LANGUAGE DISORDER
Inconsistent criteria and terminology for children who present with persistent difficulties learning language has significantly impeded access to services, research and advocacy globally. The CATALISE consortium was formed in 2015, led by Professor Dorothy Bishop and included 57 international experts in the field. Two research articles were published by…
read moreFor a change, WIKIPEDIA gets it right when it comes to Developmental Language Disorder
A good overview of Developmental Language Disorder originally written by professionals who know what they are talking about. Developmental language disorder (DLD) is identified when a child has problems with language development that continue into school age and beyond. The language problems have a significant impact on everyday social interactions…
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