Children with Developmental Language Disorder Can Be Found in All Communities
Janna B. Oetting, Ph.D. Louisiana State University The majority of children learning English as a second, third, or fourth language and those learning dialects of English that differ from those of a [...]
Introduction to Developmental Language Disorder
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).
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.