Meet DLD

But how do I explain DLD to my child who has DLD?!

'Meet DLD' helps a parent, carer or professional discuss a diagnosis of Developmental Language Disorder with a child, using friendly illustrations and simple explanations. As a parent to a child with DLD, Loren Crisp discovered many other parents approaching this important conversation find it daunting. Trying to share a complicated new idea with a child who already struggles with using and understanding words is challenging. The book aims to balance important information with positive self-reflection, to support a child's self esteem when learning about their DLD diagnosis.

'An engaging book that families can use to talk about DLD with their child. I can imagine children wanting to read it over and over.' Stephen Parsons, Chair, RADLD international

This book guides your conversation, giving the child time to reflect on their own strengths and what makes them unique, whilst sharing how DLD affects their language skills. The book can be referred back to and enjoyed regularly to help them digest the ideas. From a simple explanation of DLD, to a tick list of things they are good at, this book will help you navigate a key conversation, hopefully with some smiles!

'This book beautifully introduces and explains Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) in such a child-friendly way. It manages to cover a lot of what could be complicated information for a child with DLD, in accessible language with a positive tone throughout. This is a wonderful and much needed tool that can help a child begin to understand their DLD and start them on the journey to self-advocacy.' Kate Starr, Specialist Teacher