The Talking DLD Podcast

What if everything we thought we knew about diagnosing Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)… was only part of the picture? In this powerful new episode of The Talking DLD Podcast, we sit down with Dr Karla McGregor to unpack her latest research. Developmental Language Disorder as a Multidimensional Neurodevelopmental Spectrum And it challenges one of the biggest assumptions in the field. In this...

In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we’re catching up with Professor Suze Leitão from  Curtin University  and the  Engage with DLD  teams. Suze and collaborators have recently published a research paper titled:  “They don’t realise how hard he has to try every day”: The rewards and challenges of parenting a child with developmental language disorder.  Tune in as we unpack this important bod...

At 28 years old, Joel was navigating life, career, and relationships in bustling London—unaware that the challenges he’d faced with communication since childhood had a name: Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). In this powerful episode of  The Talking DLD Podcast , Joel shares what it was like to be diagnosed as an adult, how it reshaped his understanding of himself, and why he’s now passionate...

Rachel Sievers is an independent speech language therapist based in the UK that has been proactively supporting a growing number of adults with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast, Rachel talks us through assessing adults and the types of supports people with DLD need later in life.    You can access the resources discussed in this episode here: Suppor...

Each year, we are hearing from more people with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) who are undertaking ongoing study post school. Eires, a person with DLD, Dyslexia and ADHD has recently completed her Masters to become a speech pathologist. In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast, we explore her experiences at school and university and the many hurdles she has overcome to follow her dreams....

Some people with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) seem to have an exceptional talent for thinking out of the box and creating incredible artworks. Think animator Lily Farrington and author Shelbi Annison . We have had the privilege to collaborate with many talented people with DLD and our most recent work on RADLD's 2024 #DLDday campaign gave us the opportunity to meet Siouxsie and her mum Ra...

Everyone is talking about the efficacy of Gestalt Language Processing and Natural Language Acquisition, so we thought we better have a look into what recent research is telling us. In this insightful episode of The Talking DLD Podcast, Professor Bronwyn Hemsley and Dr Caroline Bowen AM discuss their recent systematic review of interventions based on Gestalt Language Processing and Natural Language...

Did you know that it takes approximately 17 years for research to reach practice (Balas & Boren, 2000)? We call this the research-to-practice gap. The gap means that evidence-based practices do not get used as much as they should, and people with developmental language disorder (DLD) do not benefit from them. In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Rouzana Komesidou, an...

In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we're joined by Dr Helen Stringer and Professor Yvonne Wren to discuss Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and Speech Sound Disorder (SSD), including where they overlap and where they are distinct. Find out more about this episode at our website.   Grow your skills with us & support people with DLD Module 1: Diagnosing DLD with Confidence.  Learn mo...

In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we're talking about the power of storytelling as a tool for language growth for children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) with Dr Trina Spencer and Dr Doug Petersen, developers of Story Champs, CUBED Narrative Assessment, and the Predictive Early Assessment of Reading and Language (PEARL) screener. Learn more about this episode here: Storytellin...

In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we're joined by Erin Palmer who provides a unique perspective on life with DLD. Erin is a Speech Language Pathologist but most importantly, she is the mother of a child with DLD. Erin provides a raw account of what it is like to navigate DLD from the clinic to home in this revealing episode. Hear how she has juggled her professional experience with the ne...

Did you know that Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) can also co-occur with other disorders? Studies of children with DLD suggest some disorders co-occur more often. These include emotional problems, dyslexia and ADHD. “Comorbidity” refers to the presence of two or more disorders in the same person. These disorders can occur individually or link together. It takes a team of specialists to figur...

Watching a child struggle at school has to be one of the hardest things to witness. In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast, we're joined by Professor Pamela Snow and Dr Charlotte Forwood who will help us understand how DLD affects academic achievement. You can find the resources for this episode at  our website HERE. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: NEW Course for Primary Teachers. Learn more here: https...

Have you ever wondered why children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) struggle to read? Children with DLD are at a higher risk of finding learning to read and spell more challenging than their peers who don't have DLD. This is because reading comprehension relies on listening comprehension, which is essentially understanding spoken language, an area we know people with DLD need support. I...

Have you ever wondered how a paediatrician can support a person with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)? In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we 're talking with Dr Tommy Tran, paediatrician and Co-Founder of Paeds in a Pod. Throughout the episode we discuss the level of awareness of DLD amongst paediatricians, how to find a suitable paediatrician and how a paediatrician can support a per...

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a young adult growing with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)? In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we're joined by Shelbi Annison, author, social media content creator and a passionate advocate who has DLD. "I would love for other people to have my brain for the day. You can see what it's like cause it's very difficult putting it into words to...

We're proud to be releasing this important episode of The Talking DLD Podcast in time for Developmental Language Disorder Awareness Day #DLDday 2022. This years theme is 'Growing with DLD' and one young woman who truly highlights the potential of people with DLD is our special guest Juliana Hirn, Ed. S., CCC-SLP, a licensed speech-language pathologist and adult with Developmental Language Disorder...

Do you use practice based evidence in your clinical work? In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast, we’re talking with Celine & Rosie from Western Sydney Speech Pathology about therapy planning and how to build practice based evidence into your work.   Find the resources discussed in this episode here: https://thedldproject.com/dld-clinical-work/

Can you improve your working memory? Why is working memory so important for people with Developmental Language Disorder? In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we're tackling these questions and many more with Dr. Lisa Archibald, Associate Professor in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders at The University of Western Ontario. Access the resources mentioned in this episode HERE.

Have you ever wondered about the role genetics play in a person being diagnosed with DLD? In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we're delving into the complex world of genetics with Professor Angela Morgan, a speech pathologist with more than 25 years experience who leads the Speech and Language group at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute plus the NHMRC Centre for Research Excellence i...

We often talk about how Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) affects children but what about adults? DLD is a hidden, lifelong condition but unfortunately, we hear some decision makers are getting hung up on the term 'Developmental' and are failing to recognise the lifetime impact of DLD across the lifespan. In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast, we're speaking with Sophie Franks, a dedicate...

Report writing is a complex business! In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we're delving into what makes a report truly accessible with Harmony Turnbull, researcher and Senior Speech and Language Pathologist at the Department of Education, Tasmania. More specifically, we discuss what health professionals can do to make reports more likely to be understood and used. Harmony is a PhD candidate...

What do you know about language assessments? Perhaps you're a DLD individual looking to have a language assessment completed or you have a loved one who has been recommended for a language assessment. In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we're speaking language assessments with Associate Professor Natalie Munro from The University of Sydney and Associate Professor Marleen Westerveld, Griffit...

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Autism and DLD? In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we're talking with special guest Professor Andrew Whitehouse, the Angela Wright Bennett Professor of Autism Research at Telethon Kids and University of Western Australia. Professor Whitehouse was also a member of the CATALISE consortium that recommended the use of the term Developmental...

A common question we hear from families is "how do we tell our child they have Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)?". Great question! In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we're speaking with Anna Sowerbutts and Amanda Finer, authors of the book  DLD and Me: Supporting Children and Young People with Developmental Language Disorder.  Topics covered include: When is a 'good' time to communica...