Welcome to RADLD.ORG, created to Raise Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder or ‘DLD’. (Previously RALLI campaign). Here you will find resources that explain what DLD is, the impact it can have, how to get help and how to raise awareness. Have a look, tell us what you think and send us your ideas. Please share our website with family, friends and professionals and feel free to send in links to your own materials.
Our vision . . . A world where people with DLD are supported to pursue their goals and aspirations.
Our mission . . . We partner with the community to foster a substantial increase in international awareness of DLD.
Our goals:
- To increase international awareness of DLD.
- To disseminate evidence based information and signpost to further reliable resources.
- To develop a global network or people advocating in their local context.
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is the new term to replace Specific Language Impairment (SLI). Developmental Language Disorder is diagnosed when children fail to acquire their own language for no obvious reason. This results in children who have difficulty understanding what people say to them, and struggle to articulate their ideas and…
read moreRADLD is coordinated by a volunteer committee of professionals from Australia, Canada, China, UK & USA who give up their time to raise awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). The International Committee meets monthly and is supported by a casual administrative assistant. To get in touch with the RADLD…
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