Language impairment definitions

Question 1

Children with DLD

Answer 1

A disorder that affects comprehension & use of spoken or written language as well as non- verbal language in both children & adults.
Children for whom language impairments are the most salient presenting challenge, for whom the biological cause of the disorder is not yet known, and for whom no other diagnostic label is appropriate.

Question 2

Children with language-learning difficulties

Answer 2

Children of school age with primary DLD that co-exists with literacy disorder (dyslexia & poor reading comprehension)

Question 3

Children with specific learning difficulties

Answer 3

Persistent difficulties with reading, writing and maths
Eg. Dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia - in the absence of impaired language/cognitive skills

Question 4

Children with dyslexia

Answer 4

An inherited condition that makes it extremely difficult to read, write, and spell in your native language— despite at least average intelligence. A subtype of Learning Disability

Question 5

Children with learning difficulties

Answer 5

Significant difficulties with learning but no documented disability such as ID, SLD. Approx. 80% of difficulties affect reading.

Question 6

Children with learning disabilities

Answer 6

A subset of children with DLD who have more severe and long lasting difficulties.