This study used data from the Millennium Cohort Study to investigate the relationship between language and emotional well being. Although those with DLD are at risk one finding is more hopeful and suggests ‘better relationships with peers may offer some protection against poor mental health outcomes in adolescents at risk of developmental language disorder.’
A short summary by Susan Ebbels of the change in terminology. Includes a useful graphic to explain DLD.
The original article by Professor Dorothy Bishop and colleagues explaining the consensus process that agreed upon the term ‘Developmental Language Disorder’.
Longitudinal study investigating hyperactivity and conduct issues in young people with DLD.
A slideshow prepared by Professor Dorothy Bishop discussing the connections between DLD and APD.
Developmental Language Disorder is a lifelong condition that impacts on many aspects of people’s lives, and yet we know relatively little about those impacts, especially on adults. This study investigates the impact of DLD on young adults ability to manage their finances.
From Norway, a randomised control trial investigating teacher implemented intervention to develop understanding in children with DLD in mainstream schools.
Professor Courtenay Norbury summarising the content of the special Developmental Language Disorder issue of the Journal of Psychology and Psychiatry.
Professor Courtenay Norbury and colleagues look at the trajectory of language development using a large scale population study.
This paper outlines the theoretical underpinnings of this promising series of studies from Finland that will follow Finnish children with DLD and their typically developing peers over a number of years in an effort to better understand DLD and its causes. Definitely one to watch.
A collection of useful resources including articles, blogs, videos and short talks.
Professor Dorothy Bishop and colleagues outline the international process that was conducted to agree upon the term Developmental Language Disorder.
Suzanne Adlof and Tiffany Hogan analyse how dyslexia and DLD are connected.
NAPLIC 2020 online conference summary
Published 23rd March, 2020
NAPLIC conference 2020 will now be livestreamed
Published 13th March, 2020
NAPLIC Spring 2020 Newsletter now available online
Published 13th March, 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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