DLD Training for Therapists
Are you a therapist looking to sharpen your skills and understanding of DLD? Our expert trainers have decades of experience working directly with people with DLD to empower them to thrive. Our training is evidence-based and practical to ensure you can apply your learnings in various settings. We provide pre-recorded online courses, in addition, to live interactive workshops that you can access online or in person. Additionally, we are available to facilitate private workshops for your team. See our latest training opportunities below and/or feel free to email us at training@thedldproject.com.
Upcoming Live Workshops/events
ON DEMAND DLD Training
dIAGNOSING dld WITH cONFIDENCE
This on demand, self-paced online course has been specifically designed to support clinicians in private practice, education and health with embedding current research into the realities of their clinical practice.
EVIDENCE BASED INTERVENTIONS & STRATEGIES FOR CHILDREN WITH DLD
This on demand, self-paced online workshop will combine current research regarding interventions and strategies with practical examples giving you the skills to apply your learnings in therapy.
DLD + Co-Occurring Conditions
‘Developmental Language Disorder’ (DLD) is known to impact on language development, but rarely occurs in isolation. In fact, people with DLD are likely to also have difficulties with attention, reading, speech and emotional regulation. This webinar has been designed to help educators and health professionals consider different areas of need for people with DLD.
Planning Therapy & Measuring Outcomes
‘Developmental Language Disorder’ (DLD) is known to impact on language development, but rarely occurs in isolation. In fact, people with DLD are likely to also have difficulties with attention, reading, speech and emotional regulation. This webinar has been designed to help educators and health professionals consider different areas of need for people with DLD.
DLD AND DYSLEXIA: THE SIMPLE VIEW OF READING AND IMPLICATIONS FOR INTERVENTION
Poor reader subgroups – Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and Dyslexia – will be described with a focus on early identification and efficacious intervention. This workshop combines current research and interventions to address the challenges experienced by children with DLD and Dyslexia.
DLD AND ADHD
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) frequently co-occur. The impact of these disorders span across all aspects of life, including academic achievement, social interactions and employment. Individuals with DLD and ADHD are known to have differences in their executive and adaptive functioning, attention, memory, affect and emotional regulation. Understanding the impact of these needs and how to best support individuals to live their best life is crucial for families, educators and clinicians. This workshop combines current research with functional strategies to address the challenges experienced by people with DLD and ADHD.
LINK-S | THE LINKING LANGUAGE WITH SECONDARY SCHOOL LEARNING PROGRAM
The Linking Language with Secondary School Learning (LINK-S) Program is an evidence-based professionally collaborative approach to supporting secondary school students with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and other language-based learning difficulties.
The 2024 International Developmental Language Disorder Research Conference
Watching the 40+ on demand conference videos is the perfect opportunity to keep up to date with current DLD research from around the world. It’s NEVER too late to register for IDLDRC and support DLD research.
Private Workshops & Mentoring
If you’d like to organise a private group training workshop for your organsation or mentoring session please send us an email at connect@thedldproject.com.
PROOF OF COMPLETION OF TRAINING
The DLD Project will provide you with a certificate of completion once you have successfully completed training with us.
HOW YOUR INVESTMENT IN TRAINING HELPS MAKE A DIFFERENCE
The DLD Project is a self-funded social enterprise which means we receive no government funding or donations to fund the ongoing development and delivery of our services such as The Talking DLD Podcast, FREE resources and training for families, advocacy work with the NDIS, etc. It is our aim to develop and distribute resources that are accessible to all regardless of socio-economic status or location. Your participation in this workshop helps fund our work creating resources, information and training for therapists, educators, and families. Thank you for your support and for your commitment to empowering people with DLD.