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DLD summary
On average 2 students in every class of 30 have a neurodevelopmental condition called Developmental Language Disorder or DLD.
Students with DLD can succeed at school when they are identified and access the right support. But first they need our help.
From Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder RADLD:
DLD resource directory: resources for children and young people with DLD and their families.
For more information please contact the Speech and Language Therapy Service at Flockton House on 0114 226 2333.
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Disclaimer
Please note: this is a generic information sheet relating to care at Sheffield Children’s NHS FT. These details may not reflect treatment at other hospitals. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professionals’ instructions. If this resource relates to medicines, please read it alongside the medicine manufacturer’s patient information leaflet. If this information has been translated into another language from English, efforts have been made to maintain accuracy, but there may still be some translation errors. If you are unsure about any of the guidance in this resource or have specific questions about how it relates to your child, always ask your healthcare professional for further advice.
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