Information about DLD (TOS) in English

Information about DLD (TOS)

This is a website for parents about Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). The pages below are available in English. They also contain links to additional resources in English. You can always go back to this overview by clicking the flag.

About Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)

What should everybody know about DLD?

Does my child have DLD?

Are you concerned about the language development of your child?

How do I talk about DLD with my child?

It’s good to talk to your child about DLD. On this page you can find some tips.

DLD and other disorders

There can be overlap between DLD and other developmental disorders.

DLD across the lifespan

DLD is not the same in every stage of life.

DLD and multilingualism

Multilingual children can also have DLD. This means they will have problems in all their languages.

Tips to help your child with language

How can you help your child with language? Read these tips and download the poster (A4).

kinderen met TOS delen ervaringsverhalen

Personal stories

What do other parents say about DLD? Personal stories can be found on this page (the videos are in Dutch).

At school

Students with DLD may struggle at school.

In your family

Does your child have DLD? This can affect the whole family.

Free time

A child with DLD may require more time to unwind then other children. How can you assist your child with DLD?

How the brain works

What do we know about DLD and how the brain works?

Zelfstandigheid met taalstoornisontwikkeling

Moving towards independence

Sometimes young adults with DLD need help with their transition to independence. What help is available?

Sociaal emotionele ontwikkeling kind met TOS

Social-emotional development

Children and adolescents with DLD often experience more social and emotional problems than children without DLD.

How do I get help?

Do you want to apply for care or support for your child?

Education & support

Do you want to know the difference between mainstream and special education? Or do you want to request extra support at school?

Question booklet for parents

This booklet contains questions you can ask professionals.

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