26/09/2026
💜DLD affects around 1 in 14 people — that’s approximately 2 children in every classroom of 30. DLD can affect understanding and using language, with impacts across learning, friendships and everyday life. (Norbury et al., 2016; RADLD)
💛DLD doesn’t disappear when a child gets older. Its impact can continue across childhood and into adolescence and adulthood, influencing education, employment, relationships and wellbeing. (Bishop et al., 2017)
💜Children with DLD can learn, thrive and achieve but language support matters. Early identification, explicit teaching and ongoing support can make a meaningful difference to participation and learning. (Bishop et al., 2017; Ebbels et al., 2019)
💛You can’t always see DLD, but you can see its impact. When we understand the role of language in learning, we can change the way we teach, communicate and include. Awareness creates understanding; understanding creates opportunity. (Bishop et al., 2017)