15/10/2026
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Did you know that 1 in 14 people in Australia have Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)?
DLD is a hidden, lifelong condition that affects a person’s ability to understand and/or use language. It can make everyday communication challenging, even when there are no obvious signs of difficulty.
🗣️ For children with DLD, this might look like:
• Difficulty following instructions or understanding questions
• Struggling to find the right words to express their thoughts and ideas
• Difficulty forming sentences or telling stories
• Challenges with conversations and social interactions
• Difficulties with reading, writing and learning at school
Although DLD is lifelong, speech pathology support and understanding from others can make a meaningful difference.
Let’s raise awareness, build understanding and help everyone find and express their voice!
To learn more about DLD and how you can get involved, visit https://radld.org/