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Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
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Parents & carers

Can I claim DLA for DLD?

Yes — if needs are substantially more than other children the same age.

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DLD often qualifies for when your child needs significantly more help than peers with communication, routines, social situations, schoolwork, safety.

Include: meltdowns from miscommunication, time spent explaining, extra supervision in social settings, homework help far beyond peers, anxiety from not understanding.

See DLA guide and DLA form templates.

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