Speech Language Disorder- Part 3

So in continuation with the Speech Language Disorders here is DLD.

Do you find that your child's peers are already chattering away and your little darling is still struggling to speak his mind? Should you be concerned? Talk to your child's teacher to check about his communication skills in
school. You may also want to do a checklist against the milestones for your child's age. So what is DLD?

"DLD (developmental language disorder)- when a child's language skills do not appropriately relate to his or her age, the child is regarded as being language disordered or delayed. This can be caused by numerous factors including environmental ones, being hearing impaired, cognitive disabilities caused by physical injuries or malfunctions, and suffering from syndromes such as PDD (pervasive developmental disorder). Because of the nature of language and what is expected at different stages of childhood, a child can lose one type of delay or disorder and in a few years develop a new one. Children with delayed language can even, and often, end up meeting the milestones of their peers, but others with more serious disorders often continue to fall behind. Early intervention is the key."

I hope that this passage gives you a better idea on what to look out for in your child, and as mentioned early intervention is key to helping your child.

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Book: Alphabet Kids: From ADD to Zellweger Syndrome by Robbie Woliver