Freyja Westwood

Dyslexia and DLD: Understanding the Overlap, the Differences, and How to Support

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For many parents, teachers, and members of the DLD community, navigating learning differences can feel overwhelming, especially when children don’t fit neatly into one category. Two conditions that are often discussed separately, but frequently occur together, are dyslexia and Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).  Understanding how they relate, how they differ, and how they impact everyday life can make a powerful difference in […]

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Navigating DLD in the Workplace

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Would you tell your employer that you experience difficulties with understanding and using language?  For many adults with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), this question becomes a real dilemma as they enter the job market.  On one hand, mostly due to a misunderstanding of what DLD is amongst the general public, there is the fear of being perceived as unsuitable or

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You Can’t See DLD: What You Need to Know About Camouflaging

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When we think about Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), we often focus on the specific linguistic challenges a person has with speaking, listening, reading and writing. But there’s another, quieter social–emotional part of their lived experience that often goes unnoticed — something many children, teens, and adults with DLD do every day to fit in, stay

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7 Myths About DLD and the Truths Behind Them

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Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is more common than many people think — affecting roughly 1 in 14 children — yet it’s still widely misunderstood. These misunderstandings can delay diagnosis, lead to inappropriate interventions, or cause children to be unfairly labelled.  Let’s break down 7 common myths about DLD and uncover the truths that parents, educators,

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11 Effective Strategies for Supporting Students with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) 

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On average, two students in every classroom have Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Are you confident in how to support them effectively?  What Is DLD?  DLD is a common but often overlooked condition that affects around 7% of children. These students struggle to understand and use language—spoken and written—even though there’s no obvious cause.  Imagine trying

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What Is Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)? Understanding a Hidden but Common Condition

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What is Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)?  Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is a condition that affects how someone understands and uses language. It’s a hidden disability, meaning there are no obvious physical signs, yet it can have a significant impact on communication, learning, and daily life.  DLD is surprisingly common, affecting around 1 in 14 people—more

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Communicating post-Covid

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Supporting Children with Speech and Language Difficulties at Home and in the Classroom.  By Dr Susan Ebbels and Hilary Nicoll, Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapists and researchers at Moor House Research and Training Institute You may have heard from recent research that lockdowns and social isolation have caused an increase in the number of

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