Supporting Children with DLD, has been developed to help raise awareness of Developmental Language Disorder, and to highlight the impact of the condition from the child’s point of view.
With activities, prompts and sample questions, this is an essential resource to enable adults to understand the reality of living with DLD, helping children feel heard and respected, as well as providing a solid foundation for tailoring support to individual needs. Drawing on specific examples from Harry’s Story, the book does not assume any prior knowledge of DLD and is designed to offer the reader accessible information and practical advice, teaching as you go.
This book:
Written to be an accessible introduction to DLD and its effect on children’s lives, this is an essential resource for parents and professionals looking to understand the condition.
For effective use, this book should be purchased alongside the illustrated picture book Harry’s Story.
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Considerations
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Follow up activities
Children’s profiles
Make your own profile
Easy or hard?
Asking for help
How to ask for help