Myths, misunderstandings, and half-truths make it hard for people who have developmental disorders get the help they need. Let’s set the record straight!
MYTH: My child will outgrow the problem. TRUTH: Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is a life-long problem.
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.
MYTH: Speech-language pathologists just work on l and r sounds, lisps, and stuttering. TRUTH: Speech-language pathologists help people who struggle with 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.