Developmental Language Disorder
DLD
What is Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)?
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is a disorder that makes using and understanding language difficult. DLD can present problems across many aspects of life including school, work, and socialization.
DLDandMe is a volunteer organization created to enhance understanding of developmental language disorder (DLD) and to offer support and resources for people impacted by DLD. We also offers brief posts summarizing current evidence a on DLD.
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Learn about DLD from firsthand experiences in the videos below…
An Introduction to Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
Rare is the layperson who has heard of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). This is not because DLD is rare or inconsequential. In the United States, DLD is 50 times more prevalent than hearing impairment and five times more prevalent than autism (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015)…
Learn from a parent of a child with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
Developmental language disorder (DLD) is a condition where children have problems understanding and/or using spoken language. Every subject in school relies upon language to some extent to convey information. Supporting a child with DLD through school is an important job.
Living with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) - Grant’s Story
Watch how DLD has impacted Grant's life and how he has coped with his condition.
Living with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) - Paula’s Story
Watch how DLD has impacted Paula's life and how she and her mother have coped with this condition.