Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) in the primary school classroom

Overview
Developmental Language Disorder is a brain difference resulting in significant difficulties with understanding and using language.  It affects 1 in 14 children, averaging 2 children in most Irish classrooms.

Learning Outcomes
Attendees will:

•  Understand what DLD is
•  Gain increased awareness about the signs of DLD
•  Understand the impact of DLD on a child’s educational progress, social participation and emotional presentation
•  Learn ways to support children with DLD within the classroom.

Bio
To mark international DLD awareness day on October 17^th, this webinar is brought to you by the Primary Care Speech and Language Therapy Department, Donegal. Fiona McGowan is a Senior Speech and Language Therapist working in Donegal with almost 18 years of experience as a therapist across various settings. Fiona currently provides a Speech and Language Therapy service to DLD/SSD classes (formerly known as Speech and Language Special Classes) for children with DLD and Speech Disorder and has a keen interest in raising awareness about DLD at a community level.