Speech language pathologists (SLPs) use a variety of tools to diagnose Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) in children. This article defines current tools and best practices that SLPs should use to assess your child’s language skills.
When schools conduct language screenings, they will find children with DLD (and other language problems). This is the first critical step toward supporting their success in school.
Developmental language disorder (DLD) is 50 times more prevalent than hearing impairment and 5 times more prevalent than autism. Yet, DLD often goes undiagnosed. Read about identifying DLD and evaluating communication.
How is Developmental Language Disorder different from Autism Spectrum Disorder (and Other Neurodevelopmental Conditions)? "Neurodevelopmental conditions" is a name doctors and scientists give to diffe [...]
"Comorbidity" refers to the presence of two or more disorders in the same person. These disorders can occur individually or link together. Read about common co-occuring conditions.