DLD and Comprehension | How to Assess this Hidden but Vital Skill
comprehension, how hard can it be Comprehension – it’s the area of language you feel most confident with, right? For many clinicians the answer is probably ‘no!’. But why do…
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Young women to watch – International Women’s Day 2022!
To celebrate International Women's Day 2022, we're shining a light on a growing number of tenatious young DLD women who are sharing their experiences with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). DLD is…
DLD and Mental health, what are the issues?
Social Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) are on the rise ‘Mental illness is the number one threat to the health, wellbeing and productivity of young people’ [i]. Even before…
Inferences | The invisible armour that safeguards our children from lifelong challenges in communication, reading and school.
Many children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) can struggle with letter-sound knowledge and understanding language. Both are critical skills in reading for meaning! Explicit learning of letter-sounds can occur through…
How was your day? | Tips for Asking About Your Child’s Day at School
Does this sound familiar? The car door opens, and the school bag is thrown in. Your child clambers into their seat and the first thing you ask is, “how was…
The Need for Collaboration in our Schools
Shaun Ziegenfusz, Co-Founder of The DLD Project, was invited by Connect42 in Tasmania to write this article for the Colleagues @ The Heart of Literacy initiative which this year is focusing on…
Women leading the way in DLD research
International Women's Day presents an opportunity for us to pause and acknowledge the incredibly dedicated women leading the way to greater understanding of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) around the world. This…
Language Screening and Early Identification of DLD
Should Australia introduce universal screening for Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)? How common is dyslexia co-occurring alongside DLD? In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we're talking language screening with…
2021 Proposed Changes to the NDIS | What We Know So Far
Changes are being made to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Find out what the changes mean for your family and clients here.
A Parent’s Journey to a Successful DLD NDIS Application
" Be strong. Make the phone calls. Be persistent. They may think you're annoying, I personally didn't care because I was doing this for my children and advocating for my…