DLD has also been called specific language impairment, language delay, or developmental dysphasia. It is one of the most common developmental disorders, affecting approximately 1 in 14 children in …

May 23, 2025 · Developmental language disorder (DLD) is a communication disorder that affects how you learn, understand and use language. These difficulties aren’t explained by hearing loss, autism …

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is a disorder that makes using and understanding language difficult. DLD can present problems across many aspects of life including school, work, and …

Developmental language disorder (DLD) is identified when a child has problems with language development that continue into school age and beyond.

3 days ago · What is DLD? The under-recognised condition that affects 8% of children Developmental language disorder (DLD) severely impairs a child’s ability to learn, use and understand spoken …

3 days ago · The impact of DLD is lifelong and extends far beyond language. It has consequences for mental health, socialization, literacy, academic performance, and quality of life.

DLD and Autism Spectrum Disorder are two different conditions, but social language may be an issue in both. One consistent difference is that restricted repetitive behaviors, interests, and activities are …

3 days ago · Children with DLD show problems across all their languages and need specialist help.

Developmental language disorder is a type of speech, language and communication need (SLCN) that affects how children understand and use language.

DLD is when a person has difficulties understanding and/or using language. These difficulties do not occur for any known reason (e.g. head injury, hearing loss). DLD starts in childhood, but some …