How to identify and support a child with Developmental Language Disorder

Sunshine Support is an award-winning, independent SEND & ALN consultancy supporting families and professionals across England and Wales.Since 2017, we have helped over 80,000 parents, carers and professionals navigate the complexities of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Our work spans EHCP applications, tribunals, advocacy, school support and specialist training, all delivered with a clear focus on achieving meaningful, lasting outcomes for children and young people.We are known for combining deep legal knowledge with real-world experience, offering practical, compassionate guidance that cuts through confusion and empowers those we support. From one-to-one consultancy to large-scale training and national awareness campaigns, our mission is simple: to ensure children receive the support they are legally entitled to and genuinely need.At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to clarity, integrity and impact.When you attend a Sunshine Support event, you are not just gaining information. You are gaining the confidence, understanding and tools to take action.

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Do you suspect your child might have DLD and are you looking for what to do next – our webinar has the answers you need.

<h4>Do you suspect your child might have DLD and are you looking for what to do next – our webinar has the answers you need.  </h4><h4> </h4>It’s a condition which affects more children than autism yet knowledge about Developmental Language Disorder continues to lack. If you have noticed any of these signs then you might want to explore and learn more about DLD

Our two-hour webinar on Wednesday 13 February is hosted by Libby Hill, one of the UK’s most renowned Speech and Language therapists and a DLD expert. She’ll be helping you to understand: <ul><li>What is DLD?</li></ul><ul><li>What are the key traits or symptoms?</li></ul><ul><li>How DLD can be mistaken for other presentations and conditions such as Autism.</li></ul><ul><li>What difficulties does a child with DLD have?</li></ul><ul><li>What interventions can be done at home and at school to help children with DLD?</li></ul><ul><li>When will your child need a speech therapist? And what can they offer?</li></ul> You’ll leave the webinar feeling well-equipped to advocate for your child, pursue a diagnosis if needed and ensure that they get the support they need to thrive. The important bits you need to know:<ul><li>All webinars are recorded except where we explicitly state they will not be</li></ul><ul><li>When you sign up, we will send you the link to the webinar. You’ll get reminder emails in the run-up to the event so long as you don’t unsubscribe from Eventbrite emails</li></ul><ul><li>When you join the webinar your camera and microphone are automatically turned off so we cannot see or hear you.</li></ul><ul><li>If you are delayed then don’t worry about joining late.</li></ul><ul><li>If something comes up and you cannot make it then don’t worry as all ticketholders are sent a link to the recording of the webinar the next day. This is then available to you for 30 days.</li></ul><ul><li>Slides, references and CPD certificates are also sent out the next day.</li></ul><ul><li>Join live and you have the chance to ask any questions you might have.</li></ul><ul><li>Any questions or queries, then please email them through to events@sunshine-support.org.uk</li></ul> As always there will be time for questions throughout the presentation.Slides, references and CPD certificates will be available to attendees along with a recording to watch again for up to 30 days afterwards.

<h3>More about our speaker Libby Hill:</h3>

Libby qualified as a speech and language therapist from the prestigious University College, London in 1986. She remains as passionate about what she does now as she was then, which most definitely comes across in her work.Her practical, pragmatic approach works well with all children.She is a member of the Royal College of Speech and language therapists and ASLTIP and is registered with the Health Professions Council. She also has an enhanced CRB/DBS check.Libby set up Small Talk Speech and language therapy in 2007 which has grown to include speech and language therapists, SLT assistants, early years practitioners and counsellors with access to Clinical Psychology and Educational Psychology.She set up Smart Talkers Pre-School communication groups in 2009 which are franchised in the UK and abroad. In 2011 she created S &amp; L World, the global bulletin for Speech and language professionals which she continues to edit.Her latest projects include a website to provide speech therapy materials and being consultant speech and language therapist to Channel 4s ‘Born naughty?’.

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