In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we're joined by Dr Helen Stringer and Professor Yvonne Wren to discuss Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and Speech Sound Disorder (SSD), including where they overlap and where they are distinct. Find out more about this episode at our website.   Grow your skills with us & support people with DLD Module 1: Diagnosing DLD with Confidence. Learn more. Module 2: Evidence Based Interventions & Strategies for Children with DLD. Learn...

In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we're talking about the power of storytelling as a tool for language growth for children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) with Dr Trina Spencer and Dr Doug Petersen, developers of Story Champs, CUBED Narrative Assessment, and the Predictive Early Assessment of Reading and Language (PEARL) screener. Learn more about this episode here: Storytelling - The DLD Project

In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we're joined by Erin Palmer who provides a unique perspective on life with DLD. Erin is a Speech Language Pathologist but most importantly, she is the mother of a child with DLD. Erin provides a raw account of what it is like to navigate DLD from the clinic to home in this revealing episode. Hear how she has juggled her professional experience with the need to be Mum in a world where neurodivergence is still far from being fully understood or widely...

Did you know that Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) can also co-occur with other disorders? Studies of children with DLD suggest some disorders co-occur more often. These include emotional problems, dyslexia and ADHD. “Comorbidity” refers to the presence of two or more disorders in the same person. These disorders can occur individually or link together. It takes a team of specialists to figure out if a person has DLD by itself or has additional disorders. In this episode of The Talking...

Watching a child struggle at school has to be one of the hardest things to witness. In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast, we're joined by Professor Pamela Snow and Dr Charlotte Forwood who will help us understand how DLD affects academic achievement. You can find the resources for this episode at our website HERE. Grow your skills with us & support people with DLD Module 1: Diagnosing DLD with Confidence. Learn more. Module 2: Evidence Based Interventions & Strategies for...

Have you ever wondered why children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) struggle to read? Children with DLD are at a higher risk of finding learning to read and spell more challenging than their peers who don't have DLD. This is because reading comprehension relies on listening comprehension, which is essentially understanding spoken language, an area we know people with DLD need support. In this episode we’re joined by Alison Perry, Founder of Soundality Pty Ltd and a Certified...

Have you ever wondered how a paediatrician can support a person with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)? In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we 're talking with Dr Tommy Tran, paediatrician and Co-Founder of Paeds in a Pod. Throughout the episode we discuss the level of awareness of DLD amongst paediatricians, how to find a suitable paediatrician and how a paediatrician can support a person with DLD to access Medicare and NDIS support.   Access the resources discussed in this...

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a young adult growing with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)? In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we're joined by Shelbi Annison, author, social media content creator and a passionate advocate who has DLD. "I would love for other people to have my brain for the day. You can see what it's like cause it's very difficult putting it into words to other people. The supports not there," shared Shelbi. "We'll never grow out of it, there isn't a...

We're proud to be releasing this important episode of The Talking DLD Podcast in time for Developmental Language Disorder Awareness Day #DLDday 2022. This years theme is 'Growing with DLD' and one young woman who truly highlights the potential of people with DLD is our special guest Juliana Hirn, Ed.S., CCC-SLP, a licensed speech-language pathologist and adult with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Join Shaun and Juliana as they track Juliana's journey to become an accomplished speech...

Do you use practice based evidence in your clinical work? In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast, we’re talking with Celine & Rosie from Western Sydney Speech Pathology about therapy planning and how to build practice based evidence into your work.   Find the resources discussed in this episode here: https://thedldproject.com/dld-clinical-work/

Can you improve your working memory? Why is working memory so important for people with Developmental Language Disorder? In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we're tackling these questions and many more with Dr. Lisa Archibald, Associate Professor in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders at The University of Western Ontario. Access the resources mentioned in this episode HERE.

Have you ever wondered about the role genetics play in a person being diagnosed with DLD? In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we're delving into the complex world of genetics with Professor Angela Morgan, a speech pathologist with more than 25 years experience who leads the Speech and Language group at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute plus the NHMRC Centre for Research Excellence in Speech and Language.

We often talk about how Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) affects children but what about adults? DLD is a hidden, lifelong condition but unfortunately, we hear some decision makers are getting hung up on the term 'Developmental' and are failing to recognise the lifetime impact of DLD across the lifespan. In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast, we're speaking with Sophie Franks, a dedicated RADLD Ambassador and adult with DLD. Tune in to hear Sophie's story and how DLD continues to...

Report writing is a complex business! In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we're delving into what makes a report truly accessible with Harmony Turnbull, researcher and Senior Speech and Language Pathologist at the Department of Education, Tasmania. More specifically, we discuss what health professionals can do to make reports more likely to be understood and used. Harmony is a PhD candidate at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and she is currently conducting research into...

What do you know about language assessments? Perhaps you're a DLD individual looking to have a language assessment completed or you have a loved one who has been recommended for a language assessment. In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we're speaking language assessments with Associate Professor Natalie Munro from The University of Sydney and Associate Professor Marleen Westerveld, Griffith Institute for Educational Research. Together, they will combine their extensive experience as...

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Autism and DLD? In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we're talking with special guest Professor Andrew Whitehouse, the Angela Wright Bennett Professor of Autism Research at Telethon Kids and University of Western Australia. Professor Whitehouse was also a member of the CATALISE consortium that recommended the use of the term Developmental Language Disorder or DLD.  

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...

Will every person diagnosed with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) struggle with their mental health? How do you support a loved one with mental health challenges? What do health professionals and educators need to know about working with people with DLD who also have mental health issues? In this very practical episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we are talking Developmental Language Disorder and mental health with Melanie Cross, speech and language therapist, and author of ‘Children...

Can a student's vocabulary impact on their ability to learn? In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we are talking vocabulary. Our special guests are Stephen Parsons & Anna Branagan, Speech and Language Therapists, trainers and co-authors of resources ‘Language for Thinking’, ‘Word Aware’ (primary and Early Years) and ‘Language for Behaviour and Emotions.’  Tune into Vocabulary & DLD | Episode 5 Season 2 of The Talking DLD Podcast to hear classroom strategies for increasing...

In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we are tackling the big one - Dosage and Frequency of Language Therapy for children with DLD.  Our special guest is Professor Laura Justice, speech pathologist and EHE Distinguished Professor, Department of Educational Studies at The Ohio State University. Laura is well known and respected for her research into language therapy. "We don’t need to see kids 3 to 5 times a week. We just need to be fiercely productive when we are with the kids."...

Have you ever wondered what it's like to have DLD? Our special guest for this episode is 15-year-old Parker, a talented photographer (PHL Photos) from Brisbane, Australia.   Over this short 15-minute podcast Parker will share his insights into living a proactive life with DLD, how educators can best support people with DLD in the classroom, and how families should talk with their children about DLD.   Thank you Parker for sharing your experiences with us. We can't wait to see what you...

Should Australia introduce universal screening for Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) ? How common is dyslexia co-occurring alongside DLD? In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we're talking language screening with special guest Dr.Tiffany P. Hogan, PhD CCC-SLP, Director of the Speech and Language (SAiL) Literacy Lab and Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston. In this episode Tiffany will: talk about...

Grammar therapy intervention. How do you do it and why is it particularly effective when working with children with DLD? In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast our special guest is Sam Calder, speech pathologist and PhD candidate from Curtin University, Perth who is investigating grammar intervention using shape coding. Shape coding utilises colours and shapes to help kids learn  how words fit together. This can be very helpful for children with DLD. In this episode Sam will:share how...

In Episode 5 of The Talking DLD Podcast we speak with Nadia, Mum to two boys with DLD from Western Australia.Nadia has successfully supported her children to gain access to the NDIS. Throughout the podcast Nadia will discuss:The types of information she included with her applicationThe professional help she tapped into to help complete her applicationThe examples she gave to demonstrate the 'functional impacts' DLD was having on her familyThe step by step process from application to utilising...