DLD is a lifelong difficulty understanding and/or using language that significantly affects everyday
life. Children with DLD may struggle to understand what others say and/or express their own thoughts
effectively.

Key points:

• It is neurodevelopmental
• It is lifelong
• It affects understanding and talking
• It is not caused by poor parenting
• It affects each person differently

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwOfkj0dj_0

A child with DLD may experience difficulties with:

• Learning
• Literacy
• Friendships
• Emotional wellbeing
• Behaviour
• Employment later in life

DLD is associated with poorer educational outcomes, literacy difficulties, social challenges and mental health risks.

Darcie's Story is an awareness film by Speech and Language UK that illustrates the daily challenges faced by
children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38ur_bxJJG4

https://www.naplic.org.uk/dld-resources-for-schools-and-families/