Independent.ie

‘Dip for DLD’ to raise awareness of rare speech delay disorder

A Bettystown mum is organising a special swim this Friday October 20th to highlight DLD –Developmental Language Disorder – something her young son has just been diagnosed with. Gemma Flanagan says ...
The Irish Times

DLD: The most common childhood disorder you’ve probably never heard of?

It has been described as “the most common childhood disorder you’ve probably never heard of”. Yet, with an estimated two children in every classroom of 30 affected, the chances are you, or your child, ...
News Medical

Speech Pathology Australia raises awareness about Developmental Language Disorder

Speech Pathology Australia is driving a campaign in Australia to shed light on a hidden condition that affects on average two children in every classroom. Developmental Language Disorder is a ...
The Conversation

If your child has reading, school or social struggles, it may be DLD: Developmental language disorder

Developmental language disorder (DLD) is one of the most common disorders affecting children but is relatively unknown. DLD is most often identified in late preschool-age children but can be ...
Irish Examiner

DLD Awareness Day aims to raise profile of language difficulty affecting two kids in every class

Micheál Dennehy is a bright, bubbly, and really chatty five-year-old, according to his mother Audrey. “He’s a loveable rogue really, and he has a very sweet personality.” A trained intellectual ...
Independent.ie

‘Dip for DLD’ to raise awareness of rare speech delay disorder

Gemma Flanagan’s son Kobi (5) received a DLD diagnosis in March Gemma Flanagan and her son Kobi (5) swimming at Bettystown beach. The Dip for DLD is this Friday at 5.30pm. Photo: Dave Stanley A ...