Communication Exchange - Independent Speech & Language Therapy

20/10/2025

Another great resource with helpful websites

20/10/2025

Friday 17th October is International Day!

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is a hidden but common lifelong disability that affects 1 in 14 people. It causes difficulties understanding and using language for no known reason — and because you can’t see DLD, its impact is often overlooked in classrooms, workplaces, communities, and even within families.

The 2025 DLD Day theme, "You Can’t See DLD", calls on everyone to speak up for the invisible needs of people with DLD — especially in schools and workplaces, where spoken language is central to participation and success.

DLD often leads to reduced access to education, challenges with employment, and social isolation. Despite being a relatively unknown condition, its hidden nature can have very visible consequences. People with DLD are six times more likely to experience anxiety and three times more likely to experience clinical depression. They are also at greater risk of difficulties with reading, writing, and maths — all of which affect educational outcomes and lifelong opportunities.

20/10/2025

Another great resource

📕 A super useful FREE resource 📗

https://radld.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/DLD-A-guide-for-parents-and-families-2.pdf

17/10/2025

Useful bubble diagram detailing the different ways can present for individuals



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Our popular 'DLD bubble' which explains DLD visually now has an interactive version.
Just follow the link below and you will be able to click and learn all about DLD (Developmental Language Disorder). Includes lots of strategies and resources also.
A great one for sharing too.
https://www.naplic.org.uk/resource/dld-bubble-toolkit/

17/10/2025

website is worth a look

Today is World DLD Awareness Day!

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is a hidden but common lifelong disability that affects 1 in 14 people.
Our EA Language and Communication specialists are out in schools wearing purple – feel free to stop and ask them about DLD.

Every learner with DLD deserves teaching that works, visit RADLD - Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder's website for useful resources: https://ow.ly/CYq150Xb6J1

Parents and schools can visit our website for useful https://ow.ly/TtCK50Xb6J0.

17/10/2025

Today is Day

is not nearly as widely recognized as other barriers to learning, although it commonly affects 2 young people in every classroom.

Key indicators of can be difficulties learning, using and understanding spoken language.

DLD can run in families, can exist on it its own, or be associated with other

What are the signs of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)? Watch for difficulty understanding instructions, limited vocabulary, trouble telling stories, or challenges navigating conversations. These can be signs of DLD. Early support from school-based SLPs and SLPAs can make a life-changing difference. Learn more: https://at.asha.org/Oi

30/09/2025

This week is Dyslexia Awareness Week, running from 29 September until 5 October, and we’re proud to support the myth-busting campaign from Dyslexia Scotland.

Dyslexia is a lifelong condition that affects how the brain processes language. It can impact reading, spelling, short-term memory, organisation, and processing speed. People of all abilities can have dyslexia.

If you or someone you know is aged 16 or over and not in full-time education, help is available through our Community Learning and Development Team.

The team supports adults, aged 16 and over, with learning differences and disabilities, including dyslexia, scotopic sensitivity, and visual stress, all of which can affect reading and writing.

Tutors are skilled at helping people improve their reading and writing, with the aim to build confidence for everyday life, work, or study. Please note that the team do not offer formal assessments.

For further information, please email CLD@pkc.gov.uk or call 01738 477092

22/09/2025

05/09/2025

🤔 💭 Factual Friday 💭 🤔
This one is for childminders and professionals working in Early Years settings 👶 👧 👦
Did you know that a short practical guide has recently been published for supporting language and communication development for all babies and young children in the places they learn and play❓It highlights the need for:
✅ responsive interactions
✅ language-rich experiences
✅ appropriate physical spaces

Check out the full guide here… https://education.gov.scot/resources/how-can-we-create-a-language-and-communication-supportive-environment-in-early-learning-and-childcare-settings/

03/09/2025

Good article on

Developmental language disorder is considered an invisible condition

22/07/2025

I know I’ve posted something similar before but it still resonates.