Talking About DLD With Your Child

23/08/2021 55 min Episodio 12
Talking About DLD With Your Child

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Episode Synopsis

A common question we hear from families is "how do we tell our child they have Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)?". Great question!
In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we're speaking with Anna Sowerbutts and Amanda Finer, authors of the book DLD and Me: Supporting Children and Young People with Developmental Language Disorder. Topics covered include:
When is a 'good' time to communicate a DLD Diagnosis
Understanding the impact DLD can have on other areas of a person's life
What families and clinicians might think about when preparing for these conversations
How families can support their person with DLD to grow their own confidence and self-efficacy around their diagnosis
Recommendations for clinicians who are supporting families having these initial and ongoing conversations
Find the links to the resources discussed in this episode here: https://thedldproject.com/talking-about-dld-with-your-child/