A huge shoutout to A Current Affair for featuring Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) on Australian TV! The segment (aired June 11, 2025) follows Sadie, a vibrant 9-year-old, and Jax, age 10, as their families share the daily challenges of living with DLD.
The report highlights:
The emotional and financial toll on families—some spending over $1,200 a month on essential therapy.
The frustration that DLD is excluded from vital funding schemes.
The broader impacts of DLD on learning, mental health, and future life opportunities.
Despite these challenges, Sadie’s powerful words, “I wouldn’t change the DLD because it’s part of who I am,” remind us why awareness matters. The DLD Project and RADLD International Committee member, Dr Shaun Ziegenfusz also spoke about the urgent need for better recognition and funding to support families across Australia.
This story is a win for visibility—but it’s just the beginning. RADLD will keep pushing until DLD is no longer overlooked in policy, health, and education.
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📺 Watch the segment on YouTube
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