5 tips to improve social interaction assessments for teenagers with communication challenges
The big picture: Almost all speech pathologists know that standardised language testing isn’t enough to get to the bottom of a teenager’s real world social…
Think, then Write Halloween Pack: Free Resource
Too many young students are reluctant to write. Some have language and learning challenges, like developmental language disorder or dysgraphia. Others have ADHD or other…
![DLD: A FREE Guide for Families – 4th edition out today! [download]](https://www.banterspeech.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Developmental-Language-Disorder-A-Free-Guide-for-Families-4th-Edition-Facebook-Video-Twitter-Post-1.png)
DLD: A FREE Guide for Families – 4th edition out today! [download]
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is common. But – compared with neurodevelopmental disorders like autism, ADHD, and learning disorders – DLD is still not well known. …
We should intervene to teach science vocabulary directly to young high schoolers with language and literacy difficulties (LLDs)
The big picture: For general academic success, we should teach students with language and literacy difficulties (LLDs) cross-disciplinary (so-called “tier 2”) academic vocabulary, e.g., words…
How do kids typically acquire language? What does it tell us about how to help children with Developmental Language Disorder?
We’re a month away from Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Awareness Day on 17 October! DLD is a hidden but common disability that affects 1 in…