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Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)

Developmental Language Disorder, or DLD, means a child has ongoing difficulties understanding and or using spoken language. These difficulties are not explained by hearing loss or another condition.

DLD was previously called Specific Language Impairment.
A child may be diagnosed with DLD if:

  • Language difficulties are likely to continue as they grow
  • Communication has a clear impact on learning or daily life
  • Extra support is needed to help develop language skills

Speech and language therapists help children build language skills, take part in learning and grow in confidence.

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