IMAGINE the excitement of your first child starting to talk, copying words and then, for no apparent reason, losing those language skills and retreating into silence. This is what happened to ...

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A communication issue is affecting an estimated two children in every classroom. Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), previously known as Specific Language Impairment (SLI), means having significant ...

Analysis: 70,000 young people in Ireland suffer from this disorder which affects how they communicate and connect with others How many times over the last few months have you struggled to follow a ...

Three local schools team up to highlight condition affecting one in 14 children nationwide, while raising funds for families affected by developmental language disorder (DLD) Ms Stanley, Principal of ...

Developmental language disorder (DLD) is characterised by receptive or expressive language difficulties or both. Children with the neurodevelopmental condition "struggle to comprehend and use their ...

AN east Belfast mother of children with special educational needs yesterday brought together leading health and educational professionals to raise awareness of issues surrounding developmental ...

Language is a central element of social life. It is not only a prerequisite for personal relationships, but also for employment prospects. If a child's language development is impaired, this can have ...

Around 4,500 students in Cyprus are believed to have a developmental language disorder, however experts fear many go under the radar and rarely receive the proper diagnosis and help, it emerged on ...

An East Belfast mother is calling for more awareness of Developmental Language Disorder, also known as DLD, which affects around 8 per cent of children in N. Ireland. Sue Bride from East Belfast has ...