3/29/2023

Overlooked and Misdiagnosed: Developmental Language Disorder

That students struggle to articulate what they’ve just read can be an indication they have Developmental Language Disorder. If students remain undiagnosed, they run the risk of academic failure, impaired social-emotional development, poor life quality, increased criminal activity, and higher rates of suicide. It is a serious condition that requires expertise to diagnose by a speech-language pathologist or other specialist who reviews standardized tests, observations, and language history.

Schools can share with educators the 6 most common signs of Developmental Language Disorder in students, but they should also prioritize ongoing professional learning that expands teachers’ capacity to identify and meet the specific needs of students with DLD. Discover the four key concepts of language comprehension that students should learn: semantics, syntax, pragmatics, and discourse.

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Overlooked and Misdiagnosed: Developmental Language Disorder

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Overlooked and Misdiagnosed: Developmental Language Disorder

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