Exploring Developmental Language Disorder Prevalence, Risk Factors And Support
Oct 14, 12:43 PM
In the run up to Developmental Language Disorder Day on Friday 18 October we talk to Shaun Ziegenfusz, Lecturer, School of SHS - Speech Pathology, Griffith University, and Co-CEO of The DLD Project, Australia.
Shaun discusses:
1. What Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is and the typical age of onset.
2. Common co-occurring difficulties that individuals with DLD may present with.
3. The prevalence of DLD and the identification process.
4. DLD and co-morbid mental health conditions and behavioural problems.
5. Helping young people with DLD to recognise and label their emotions and alternative means of mental health support that doesn’t rely on oral language.
6. The efforts being made to raise awareness of DLD, including DLD Awareness Day.
7. Suggestions of resources where you can learn more about DLD.
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Shaun discusses:
1. What Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is and the typical age of onset.
2. Common co-occurring difficulties that individuals with DLD may present with.
3. The prevalence of DLD and the identification process.
4. DLD and co-morbid mental health conditions and behavioural problems.
5. Helping young people with DLD to recognise and label their emotions and alternative means of mental health support that doesn’t rely on oral language.
6. The efforts being made to raise awareness of DLD, including DLD Awareness Day.
7. Suggestions of resources where you can learn more about DLD.
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