DLD Why Can't You See Me?: Developmental Language Disorder 1 in 14 - Couverture souple

Annison, Shelbi

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1739582101 ISBN 13 : 9781739582104

Editeur : DLD why can't you see me publishing, 2022

Synopsis

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is a significant difficulty learning, understanding, and using spoken language.

• DLD is very common, 1 in 14 children have DLD.
• DLD is a life long condition.
• DLD can co-occur with other conditions, i.e. Dyslexia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), etc.

Shelbi was diagnosed with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) as an adult which inspired her to write the DLD; Why Can't You See Me? Poem. The poem has now been adapted into a children's illustrated book which aims to help raise awareness and understanding of DLD. To give readers an valuable insight, understanding, compassion and empathy for the daily challenge those with DLD may face.

To improve the public recognition of DLD, i.e. schools, education, workforce, communities, professionals, health services etc. In order to provide additional funding and support which will offer those with DLD more opportunities and improve their quality of life.

This book includes a "Further Information and Support Page" for readers who would like to read more information about DLD; including some listed charities, organisations, and resources.

• The Link for Ellen's DLD Website is https://sites.google.com/view/thisisdld/home?fbclid=IwAR0WQcx0vV11UwCZXUMkWwd6FluU2dRJM4iUOWErmZKWtkqt_IwccLqo6i8

Shelbi hopes to reassure and inspire other children, young people and adults with DLD;
" I AM MORE THAN A LABEL; I AM MORE THAN CAPABLE AND ABLE!"

General Strategies to support those with DLD;

• Show you understand and care. Just knowing someone is on your side can make a world of difference to a person with DLD.
• Support understanding: this can be by talking in shorter sentences, using simpler words, pausing between sentences and using visuals (sign or gesture, objects, photos or symbols). Introduce new concepts with great care.
• Support talking: give extra time, show you are listening, and encourage the person with DLD to use sign, gesture or drawings. When they have finished say what you think they said so they can check. New words and sentences will take more time to learn. It requires practice.
• Provide a social safety net: people with DLD need opportunities to form relationships too, but a little structure can help. Learn how to play games before they play with others, have strategies to cope when things go wrong and someone to talk to.

(Shelbi wished to keep the original poem lines including any grammatical errors as it was important to her to show the rawness of poem and with the difficulties she has she is still able to write a meaningful poem)

Please check out my other children book =

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: DLD why can't you see me publishing
• Date d'édition: 2022
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1739582101
• ISBN 13: 9781739582104
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Mahajan Yogesh
• Nombre de pages: 37
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible