In this accessible blog post Professor Pamela Snow outlines the links between Developmental Language Disorder and behaviour
A thorough overview of the changes to Developmental Language Disorder terminology and criteria. Includes links to a range of open access articles.
A good overview of Developmental Language Disorder originally written by professionals who know what they are talking about.
In this TES podcast Professor Courtenay Norbury from UCL (and NAPLIC Chair) discusses Developmental Language Disorder and its link to behaviour and learning
RCSLT have produced fact sheets, briefing papers, videos and infographics. Highly recommended for those who are new to DLD or who want concise information.
Professor Courtenay Norbury debunks the myths that surround Developmental Language Disorder.
Blog post by Professor Dorothy Bishop outlining the origins of the Raising Awareness of DLD (RADLD) campaign.
A brief video showing adults and children talking about Developmental Language Disorder. Part of the 2017 DLD123 camplaign, but useful to show to anyone who has never heard of this condition.
This new website from the USA for all things Developmental Language Disorder is primarily aimed at parents. Lots of the content is applicable worldwide, and contains videos as well as written material.
A team from UCL discuss the role Educational Psychologists have to play in relation to speech, language and communication needs.
The 2018 Shine a Light Award winners provide inspiration for how schools and individuals are supporting Speech, Language and Communication Needs.
Mainstream press coverage of Developmental Language Disorder. Free to access, but readers need to register.
A collection of useful resources including articles, blogs, videos and short talks.
The Raising Awareness of DLD Youtube channel. Accessible, engaging videos about DLD. It was originally called RALLI, and uses the term ‘SLI’ in the older videos, but is now about Developmental Language Disorder.
In July 2018 the UK Parliament held a Westminster Hall debate about the provision for children and young people with SLCN. In preparation for this a briefing paper was written. Very useful if you wish to know about the UK context.
Parent friendly blog post providing simple strategies for supporting children with Developmental Language Disorder.
TES article providing an overview of developmental language disorder: ‘the most common special educational need you have never heard of.’ Explains DLD clearly and simply.
Video of lecture by Professor Dorothy Bishop outlining the change in terminology to Developmental Language Disorder, the rationale and the process.
University of Oxford have produced this brief video explaining Developmental Language Disorder in simple terms.
Speech and Language Therapist, Bryony Rust has made a succinct video explaining DLD. Suitable as an introduction. With bonus seaside scenery!
Parent friendly information about Developmental Language Disorder provided by Afasic. Includes links for support.
Debra Myhill ‘Talking Matters’ slides and recording
Published 1st October, 2020
Service responses to COVID-19: CPD ‘Quick Flick’
Published 28th August, 2020
Government funding available for TA-run spoken language intervention for Reception children
Published 24th August, 2020
Saturday March 21st saw the first ever NAPLIC online conference. This was thrust upon us by circumstances, and although a very different experience it was amazingly successful.
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