Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)


DLD is a common but hidden condition


Children and adults with DLD have difficulties with talking and understanding words.


Find out more about DLD on this page.

What is DLD?

A person with DLD has difficulties with talking and/ or understanding.

DLD123 Facts DLD123 film

Signs of DLD

Everyone who has DLD is different, but there are signs to look out for

Signs of DLD film Signs of DLD sheet

Therapy for DLD

Speech and Language Therapy can help children and young people with DLD

Helping Michael film Five Ss of Therapy

Oscar Finds the Treasure

This book helps young children with DLD or other communication difficulties. It was created with guidance from Becky Clark, of ClarkSLT.  Order from Cogmaze publishing

SEN Magazine Article May/ June 2020  

by Becky Clark for Education Professionals 


Find out about

- the agreed diagnostic criteria for DLD

- dimensions of language

- signs in the classroom

- tips, & how professionals can help 


View the article :

- Open the magazine - page 32 

- View the digital version of the article