Awesome!
The world is going purple for DLD!
Let's get more people to learn about developmental language disorder (DLD) and to support people with DLD!
@radld.bsky.social #DLDday #devlangdis

I also wonder about how many people who self diagnose as neurodivergent have DLD. They don't think of it, because awareness is low.
And when medics haven't heard of DLD either, many on Autism and ADHD waiting lists may also have undiagnosed DLD #DevLangDis

And whilst services for autism and ADHD look bad, they are worse for adults with DLD. In the UK there are virtually no free to access diagnostic pathways for adults who suspect they have Developmental Language Disorder. #DevLangDis

www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Just heard that Niagara Falls is lighting up purple to mark #DLDday on October 16!
Edinburgh Castle too.
And the list is growing.
radld.org/dld-awarenes... @radld.bsky.social
#DevLangDis

Hello E-DLD followers! Today's research investigated empathy development and friendship quality in children with DLD.

Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/relatio...
Full text available at: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
YouTube summary: youtu.be/SLSV_91IeBM?...

#DevLangDis #DLD

We haven't shared this for a while but as it's coming up to #DLDday it's the perfect time to share the Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) starter pack.
Check them out and give them a follow
#DevLangDis

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Happy Tuesday E-DLD followers! Today's research study aimed to investigate the role of genetics and sex differences within DLD.

Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/are-mal...
YouTube summary: youtu.be/n8qS3DpSLVs

#DevLangDis #DLD #SexDifferences

And support such as talking therapies is all language based. A real barrier for young people with DLD who have difficulties with talking! #DevLangDis #DLDday

@radld.bsky.social's Dorothy Bishop lecture is now happening with Chantal Desmarais. This slide highlights young people with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) experiences #DevLangDis #DLDday

Starting in just over an hour!
This year's Dorothy Bishop lecture by Professor Chantal Desmarais talking about DLD in adolescence.
#DevLangDis
#DLDday
If you can't make it you can still buy a ticket for the recording

events.humanitix.com/the-2026-dor...

We need greater awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
So we're supporting @radld.bsky.social's
#DLDday campaign between now and the big day on October 16th
#DevLangDis

Simple actions can make a big difference for people with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), who may be students or classmates in your school, or someone you work with. Let's work TOGETHER to support people with DLD. @radld.bsky.social #devlangdis #dldday

The SLCN specialist provision network is today at 4pm.
Open to all professionals who work in these very special places. Free to members www.naplic.org.uk/events/
Join NAPLIC for £20 per year! www.naplic.org.uk/membership/
#DevLangDis

Don't miss out!
@radld.bsky.social's 2026 @deevybee.bsky.social lecture is on Tuesday!
Professor Chantal Desmarais will be talking about supporting adolescents with Developmental Language Disorder.
events.humanitix.com/the-2026-dor...
Live and recorded tickets available
12pm EST = 5pm UK #DevLangDis

I've just checked the @radld.bsky.social website and there are now fact-sheets about Developmental Language Disorder in 40 languages radld.org/about/dld/dl...
#DevLangDis

Hello E-DLD followers! Today's study aimed to investigate the differences in working memory between children with DLD and children without DLD.

Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/differe...

Original article/Full text available at: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

#DevLangDis #DLD

25 locations in Australia are confirmed to light up for DLD day on Oct 16! It will be amazing to get photos of these locations on social media!
These light ups will trigger conversations about DLD and how we can work TOGETHER to support people with #devlangdis @radld.bsky.social #DLDday

Children's personal narrative abilities reflect their everyday communication skills. This tutorial guides clinicians to integrate personal narratives as part of their assessment & treatment for children with developmental language disorder (#DevLangDis).

https://on.asha.org/4AtocQH

Hello E-DLD followers! Today's study aimed to explore emotion understanding in children with DLD.

Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/emotion...

Original article available at: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

YouTube Summary: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVzO...

#DevLangDis #DLD

Hello E-DLD followers! Today's study aimed to investigate the level of agreement between mothers and their children with DLD on the child’s quality of life.

Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/child-m...

Original article available at: www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/13...

#DevLangDis #DLD