Is a communication disorder that affects learning, comprehension, and language expression. These language problems are not explained by other biomedical conditions (for example, autism), or by deprivation of language exposure. DLD has previously been known as specific language impairment. The impact of DLD persists into adulthood years.
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Developmental Language Disorders: Interprofessional Collaboration Between Teachers and Speech-Language Pathologists/Therapists
Joana Rocha (Center for Health, Technology, and Services Research (CINTESIS.UA), University of Aveiro, Portugal),
Ana F. Santos (Escola Superior de Saúde (ESS), Polytechnic of Porto, Portugal),
Bruno Coimbra (Ministry of Education, Portugal), and
Rita Alegria (School of Health Fernando Pessoa, Portugal)
Copyright: © 2023
|Pages: 21
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-8737-2.ch002
Abstract
Developmental language disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by unexplained persistent language difficulties, which affects around 7.5% of school children. Despite this prevalence, developmental language disorder has poor public awareness, and early detection is crucial for appropriate assistance and to minimize negative impacts on academic performance and mental, social, and emotional health. Inclusive education demands that learners must be supported to succeed, and interprofessional collaboration between speech-language pathologists/therapists, teachers, and other professionals is essential for the needs of children with developmental language disorder. The chapter aims to increase support and awareness about developmental language disorders in children and focus on collaboration teamwork between teachers and speech-language pathologists/therapists.