Myths About Developmental Disorders
MYTH: My child will outgrow the problem. TRUTH: Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is a life-long problem.
Myths About Developmental Language Disorder
MYTH: People with DLD mispronounce speech sounds. TRUTH: People with DLD have trouble understanding and using language, when they are reading and when they are talking with someone.
Myths About Language Therapy
MYTH: Speech-language pathologists just work on l and r sounds, lisps, and stuttering. TRUTH: Speech-language pathologists help people who struggle with language.
Myths About Spoken Language
MYTH: Boys are always late to talk. TRUTH: Boys might develop later than girls might, but don't ignore a boy developing later than other boys.
The Value of a Label: Some Considerations for Parents who Suspect DLD
Many parents of children who have Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), have never heard of DLD. Here we explore some potential reasons and provide some guidelines for those of you who are seeking a diagnosis.
The Many Terms Used for DLD
It is helpful to know what terms are being used to refer to DLD. The terms have been broken down into three categories: research terms, clinical terms (including terms used for insurance purposes), and educational policy terms.
Why is DLD Hard to Recognize?
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) refers to a problem learning or using language that doesn’t go away and isn’t explained by other biomedical conditions. Language forms the basis of human communic [...]
Professional Assessment of Developmental Language Disorders in Children
As a professional, you may find yourself in a position to advocate for better practices to be adopted in your state or school district. Below are links to tools that are commonly used or might be used as part of best practice.
School Language Assessment Process
One of the most common concerns from parents about their child’s language development is “How do I get my child the help that she needs?” If you are a parent asking this question about your child, you are not alone.