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If your child has reading, school or social struggles, it may be Developmental language disorder

If your child has reading, school or social struggles, it may be Developmental language disorder

If your child has reading, school or social struggles, it may be Developmental language disorder

Developmental language disorder (DLD) is one of the most common disorders affecting children but is relatively unknown. 

Affecting more than seven per cent of children, DLD is 20 times more common than autism. 

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How to tell if your child has a speech or language impairment

If your child has reading, school or social struggles, it may be Developmental language disorder

If your child has reading, school or social struggles, it may be Developmental language disorder

Babies are born communicating. Their cries and coos speak volumes. However, much-anticipated first words do not appear until 12 months later. By 18 months, the average child says about 50 words. By the time a child is ready to start school, their vocabulary will be an estimated 2,300 to 4,700 words. 

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SAC Statement on Speech-Language Pathology Practice in Schools

If your child has reading, school or social struggles, it may be Developmental language disorder

SAC Statement on Speech-Language Pathology Practice in Schools

The official statement acknowledges that the principles of evidence-based practice inform effective, high-quality speech-language pathology services in schools for students with speech, language and literacy challenges. 

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Impacts of the Pandemic on Canadian Children with Disabilities

Impacts of the Pandemic on Canadian Children with Disabilities

SAC Statement on Speech-Language Pathology Practice in Schools

This data provides a snapshot of the experiences of parents who reported having children aged 0 to 14 years with cognitive, behavioural, or emotional disabilities during the early response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  

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Supporting Children with Speech Sound Disorders

Impacts of the Pandemic on Canadian Children with Disabilities

Supporting Children with Speech Sound Disorders

Supporting Children With Speech Sound Disorders During COVID-19 Restrictions: Technological Solutions.

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Language development: 5-8 years

Impacts of the Pandemic on Canadian Children with Disabilities

Supporting Children with Speech Sound Disorders

 Language development at 5-8 years sees children learning more and longer words. They can make more complex sentences and are better at pronouncing words too. 

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Your Child's Health Post-Pandemic

Strategies for Parent Involvement in Speech therapy

Strategies for Parent Involvement in Speech therapy

While children have been resilient in terms of COVID-19, experts warn of mental, physical, and developmental problems that could arise from delays and isolation caused by COVID-19.

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Strategies for Parent Involvement in Speech therapy

Strategies for Parent Involvement in Speech therapy

Strategies for Parent Involvement in Speech therapy

Speech-language pathologists can provide parents with useful tools in five strategy categories. These tools can then be incorporated into everyday routines.

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Provincial Funding Impact on Students' Needs

Strategies for Parent Involvement in Speech therapy

Provincial Funding Impact on Students' Needs

A group that works with students with special needs is concerned that changes to the government's funding formula could impact the quality of the supports they provide.

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CBE Lays off S-LP Therapists

CBE Lays off S-LP Therapists

Provincial Funding Impact on Students' Needs

The Calgary Board of Education has issued layoff notices to speech language pathologists and speech language assistants. Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports on concerns being raised by therapists and education advocates.

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