The BEST.DAY.EVER is here!
Thank you for joining us for the first DLD Global Summit! For the first time, people with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), their families, clinicians, educators, researchers, allies, and advocates from around the world have come together in one global space.
This is more than a conference. It’s a movement to amplify voices, share evidence, and turn knowledge into real-world impact. Thank you for being part of this milestone moment for the DLD community.
CONNECT
Head to our social space to chat with other summit delegates.
watch
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Share
Share your experiences in our summit forum & help others.
Program Overview
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PRESENTATIONS
PANELS
Forum
LIVE Connect & Reflect Sessions
SUMMIT EXPO
Closing Session
Show the amazing Summit Sponsors some love!
Purple partner
The DLD Global Summit 2026 would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors including:
FREMANTLE SPEECH PATHOLOGY SERVICES
Based in Western Australia, Fremantle Speech Pathology Services is a dynamic multidisciplinary clinic with over 30 therapists working across speech, language and literacy areas. The clinic promotes a strong culture of collaboration and support across the speech pathology community; it provides practical clinical experience for final year speech pathology students, which affords enormous satisfaction for all involved.
Find out more about Fremantle Speech Pathology Services at their website.
Gold Sponsors
rAISING aWARENESS OF dEVELOPMENTAL lANGUAGE dISORDER (RADLD)
RADLD is an international volunteer-led organisation working to increase understanding of Developmental Language Disorder worldwide. RADLD coordinates the annual global awareness day #DLDday and provides free, accessible resources translated into multiple languages to support communities, educators, families and people with DLD.
Black Sheep Press
For 32 years Black Sheep Press has produced cost effective resources to support children with developmental language disorder and speech, language and communication needs.
Devised by experts and loved by children, the resources include clear instructions and their hallmark appealing illustrations.
Black Sheep Press are confident that their worksheets, assessments and apps will work for you and the children you support.
Stay informed as a speech–language
pathologist. With monthly summaries and a quick-search database of the latest research. The Informed SLP team read hundreds of journals and tell you what you need to know. Their easy-to-read reviews make knowing the research fast and enjoyable. Read or listen. And earn continuing ed hours (ASHA CEUs) as you go. To learn more, visit The Informed SLP.
Sounds-Write
Sounds-Write is a high-quality, evidence-informed speech-to-print phonics program, giving children the strongest start in reading and spelling. The program is built on a deep understanding of how the English writing system works, offering a clear, structured approach that is simple for teachers to learn and highly effective to teach.
Our program provides explicit, systematic instruction that fits seamlessly into whole-class teaching and can be used for small group and interventions. Every lesson is designed to build automaticity, and reading fluency. Find out more here.
Speech Pathology Tasmania
Speech Pathology Tasmania is dedicated to empowering you or your child by breaking down barriers to communication! Offering individual therapy, group sessions, and literacy support. Our expert team tailors speech and language programs to your needs, enhancing communication and confidence. Find out more here.
AUSPELD
Auspeld provides evidence-informed advice, direction and support to families, teachers, schools and specialists wishing to gain an insight into how children and adults learn best. Find out more here.
SILVER sponsors
Tricoast education
TRICOAST Education is known for creating thoughtful, evidence-informed tools that help educators and clinicians better understand children’s language strengths and support meaningful progress. A standout example of their work is the TRICOAST Adventures DLD book series offering engaging, beautifully illustrated stories designed to encourage language development, curiosity and connection through storytelling. To learn more, visit their website.
NAPLIC
The National Association of Professionals concerned with Language Impairment in Children (NAPLIC) is a UK based association for all professionals concerned with children who have speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). Its membership includes teachers, speech and language therapists, psychologists, staff across the children’s workforce and others who are involved professionally with children with speech, language and learning difficulties to Developmental Language Disorders (DLD) and related communication problems. To learn more, visit their website.
Please head over to their respective websites and show your gratitude for their support of the DLD Global Summit for 2026!
Questions?
If you have any questions about your summit registration or other related queries, please email conference@thedldproject.com.
Thank you!
Together, we are creating a world where people with DLD are recognised, understood, and empowered to live their best life. Without your support, the DLD Global Summit would not be possible. Prepare yourself for an amazing day as we connect, learn and grow together.
My name is Natalie.
My twin boys who are 8 have DLD. They were lucky enough to attend East Hamersley LDC which was absolutely amazing in supporting the boys and us as a family.
I am looking forward to learning new strategies and hearing from professionals regarding DLD.
My son that is 16 has DLD we are from Hobart Tasmania
Just want more of information and how to help him and other learn better
We are special guardians to 4 god children, one is diagnosed DLD the other 3 we feel have varying levels but not diagnosed as yet. We are from the UK
My daughter is 16, has DLD. Starting year 11 next eeek. We updated the speech pathology report. She’ll have a support person while at college. Is there anything else we can do first her at home?
It’s incredible to see the DLD community coming together in such a meaningful way for the first-ever DLD Global Summit. The emphasis on turning evidence into real-world impact really resonates, and it’s inspiring to think about how this movement will continue to amplify voices and support those affected by DLD. Looking forward to diving into the presentations and connecting with others in the forum.
It’s inspiring to see such a diverse group coming together to turn research into real-world change rather than just another conference. These forums are such a vital resource, and I’m really looking forward to seeing how these global connections help sustain the momentum for the DLD community after the summit.