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Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
Lifelong language difficulty affecting talking and understanding — not caused by another condition.
5 topics
Parents & carers
Parents & carers
What is DLD?
Spotting the difference between late talking and a lifelong language disorder.
5 min read
Parents & carers
School support for DLD
Practical classroom adjustments that actually work.
5 min read
Parents & carers
Helping language develop at home
Daily routines that build vocabulary and confidence.
4 min read
Parents & carers
Can I claim DLA for DLD?
Yes — if needs are substantially more than other children the same age.
4 min read
Parents & carers
The emotional side of DLD
Frustration, anxiety and friendships — and how to help.
4 min read