DLD was previously known as Specific language Impairment (SLI). DLD is diagnosed when children fail to acquire language for no obvious reason. DLD is not caused by conditions such as hearing loss, learning difficulties, physical impairment autism or brain injury. DLD is a long term condition.
DLD results in children having:
· Difficulty remembering long instructions
· Understanding what people are saying
· Difficulty formulating responses
· Difficulty expressing themselves
· Difficulties articulating ideas
Research shows that 2 in every class of 30 will experience DLD which is severe enough to hinder academic progress.
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1. Problem with speaking and listening
2. Hidden but common
3. Support can help improve the quality of life of affected children and families
DLD 1-2-3
By Sarah Winstanley