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The Talking DLD Podcast brought to you by The DLD Project aims to connect families, educators, and health professionals through motivational and at times, game-changing conversations about all things DLD. We will share parent perspectives, engage health professionals, educators and academics to share their findings and experiences and we'll also ask the tough questions of those who are in a position to improve the lives of people with DLD, today.

Our vision is a world where people with DLD are recognised, understood, and empowered to live their best life. For evidence-based DLD information, resources, and training head to thedldproject.com.

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#34
July 15 · 49 min
A Spouse's Perspective on DLD
What is it like to love and support an adult with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)? In this heartfelt episode of The Talking DLD Podcast, Georgia shares her unique perspective as both a paediatric Speech and Language Therapist and the wife of an adult with DLD. She reflects on how she recognised the signs that led to her husband Joel's diagnosis, the strengths and qualities he brings to their relationship, and how understanding DLD has shaped their lives together. Whether you're a partner, family member, friend, clinician or an adult with DLD yourself, this conversation offers practical insights, reassurance and real-world advice on building strong relationships, improving communication and supporting adults with DLD to thrive.
#33
April 15 · 1 hr 5 min
DLD as a Multidimensional Neurodevelopmental Spectrum: Implications for Diagnosis
What if everything we thought we knew about diagnosing Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)… was only part of the picture? In this powerful new episode of The Talking DLD Podcast, we sit down with Dr Karla McGregor to unpack her latest research. Developmental Language Disorder as a Multidimensional Neurodevelopmental Spectrum And it challenges one of the biggest assumptions in the field. In this episode, Dr McGregor explores a growing tension in the research: DLD is not a single, uniform condition. Instead, her work highlights the complexity of diagnosing DLD describing it as a multidimensional neurodevelopmental spectrum, where individuals present with very different profiles, strengths, and challenges.
#32
Dec 16, 2025 · 42 min
The Rewards & Challenges of Parenting a Child with DLD
In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we’re catching up with Professor Suze Leitão from Curtin University and the Engage with DLD teams. Suze and collaborators have recently published a research paper titled: “They don’t realise how hard he has to try every day”: The rewards and challenges of parenting a child with developmental language disorder. Tune in as we unpack this important body of work and explore its impact on clinical practice and advocacy. Head to our website to access resources discussed in this episode: The Rewards & Challenges of Parenting a Child with DLD - The DLD Project
#31
Aug 1, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
Diagnosed with DLD as an Adult
At 28 years old, Joel was navigating life, career, and relationships in bustling London—unaware that the challenges he’d faced with communication since childhood had a name: Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). In this powerful episode of The Talking DLD Podcast, Joel shares what it was like to be diagnosed as an adult, how it reshaped his understanding of himself, and why he’s now passionate about breaking the silence around DLD. With honesty, warmth, and insight, Joel walks us through the years before his diagnosis, the moment everything clicked, and how it feels to finally have answers. You won’t want to miss this deeply personal conversation as Joel explains how having the diagnosis has changed his life. Grow your skills with us & support people with DLD Module 1: Diagnosing DLD with Confidence. Learn more. Module 2: Evidence Based Interventions & Strategies for Children with DLD. Learn more. Module 3: Planning Therapy & Measuring Outcomes for people with DLD. Learn more. Module 4: DLD + Co-Occurring Conditions. Learn more. International DLD Research Conference Keynote Series. Learn more. What is Language + What is DLD - FREE Course. Learn more.
#30
May 16, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
Supporting Adults with DLD
Rachel Sievers is an independent speech language therapist based in the UK that has been proactively supporting a growing number of adults with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast, Rachel talks us through assessing adults and the types of supports people with DLD need later in life. You can access the resources discussed in this episode here: Supporting Adults with DLD - The DLD Project Grow your skills with us & support people with DLD Module 1: Diagnosing DLD with Confidence. Learn more. Module 2: Evidence Based Interventions & Strategies for Children with DLD. Learn more. Module 3: Planning Therapy & Measuring Outcomes for people with DLD. Learn more. Module 4: DLD + Co-Occurring Conditions. Learn more. International DLD Research Conference Keynote Series. Learn more. What is Language + What is DLD - FREE Course. Learn more.
#29
Feb 27, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
DLD & Higher Education
Each year, we are hearing from more people with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) who are undertaking ongoing study post school. Eires, a person with DLD, Dyslexia and ADHD has recently completed her Masters to become a speech pathologist. In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast, we explore her experiences at school and university and the many hurdles she has overcome to follow her dreams. In this episode, Eires, shares her recommendations for educators working with people with DLD and provides tips for families and people with DLD on how to navigate ongoing learning. Listener note: This episode has some minor technical difficulties affecting audio quality that we were unable to fix during editing. We decided not to re-record the episode due to the amazing insights provided by Eires that we were worried we would lose if we did a redo. Enjoy.
#28
Jan 28, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
DLD & Creativity
Some people with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) seem to have an exceptional talent for thinking out of the box and creating incredible artworks. Think animator Lily Farrington and author Shelbi Annison. We have had the privilege to collaborate with many talented people with DLD and our most recent work on RADLD's 2024 #DLDday campaign gave us the opportunity to meet Siouxsie and her mum Rachel, two vibrant women from the UK with a passion for raising awareness of DLD. Siouxsie created the awareness poster by hand stitching fabric, buttons and threads that were then photographed and turned into a digital poster that was distributed globally. The artwork was spectacular, and it got us thinking how can people with DLD tap into their passions. In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast, we hear about Siouxsie's process and the things she does to unlock her creativity. Read more about Siouxsie and Rachel here: https://thedldproject.com/dld-creativity-with-siouxsie-rachel/
#27
Dec 13, 2024 · 1 hr 3 min
Gestalt Language Processing and Natural Language Acquisition
Everyone is talking about the efficacy of Gestalt Language Processing and Natural Language Acquisition, so we thought we better have a look into what recent research is telling us. In this insightful episode of The Talking DLD Podcast, Professor Bronwyn Hemsley and Dr Caroline Bowen AM discuss their recent systematic review of interventions based on Gestalt Language Processing and Natural Language Acquisition (GLP/NLA): Clinical implications of absence of evidence and cautions for clinicians and parents. Resources Bryant, L., Bowen, C., Grove, R. Dixon, G., Beals, K., Shane, H., & Hemsley, B. (2024). Systematic review of interventions based on Gestalt Language Processing and Natural Language Acquisition (GLP/NLA): Clinical implications of absence of evidence and cautions for clinicians and parents. Current Developmental Disorders Reports, 12, 1–14 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40474-024-00312-z The National Clearinghouse on Autism Evidence and Practice The Autism CRE Australia Supporting Autistic Children Guideline The Communication Hub
#26
May 16, 2024 · 56 min
Implementation Science and DLD
Did you know that it takes approximately 17 years for research to reach practice (Balas & Boren, 2000)? We call this the research-to-practice gap. The gap means that evidence-based practices do not get used as much as they should, and people with developmental language disorder (DLD) do not benefit from them. In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Rouzana Komesidou, an implementation scientist, consultant, and the founder of Mosinian Research & Consultancy, located in Cyprus to explore all things implementation science. You can access the resources discussed in this episode here: https://thedldproject.com/implementation-science-and-dld/ Grow your skills with us & support people with DLD Module 1: Diagnosing DLD with Confidence. Learn more. Module 2: Evidence Based Interventions & Strategies for Children with DLD. Learn more. Module 3: Planning Therapy & Measuring Outcomes for people with DLD. Learn more. Module 4: DLD + Co-Occurring Conditions. Learn more. International DLD Research Conference Keynote Series. Learn more. What is Language + What is DLD - FREE Course. Learn more.
#25
Mar 20, 2024 · 1 hr 16 min
DLD & Speech Sound Disorder
In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we're joined by Dr Helen Stringer and Professor Yvonne Wren to discuss Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and Speech Sound Disorder (SSD), including where they overlap and where they are distinct. Find out more about this episode at our website. Grow your skills with us & support people with DLD Module 1: Diagnosing DLD with Confidence. Learn more. Module 2: Evidence Based Interventions & Strategies for Children with DLD. Learn more. Module 3: Planning Therapy & Measuring Outcomes for people with DLD. Learn more. Module 4: DLD + Co-Occurring Conditions. Learn more. International DLD Research Conference Keynote Series. Learn more. What is Language + What is DLD - FREE Course. Learn more.
#24
Aug 22, 2023 · 1 hr 11 min
Storytelling
In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we're talking about the power of storytelling as a tool for language growth for children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) with Dr Trina Spencer and Dr Doug Petersen, developers of Story Champs, CUBED Narrative Assessment, and the Predictive Early Assessment of Reading and Language (PEARL) screener. Learn more about this episode here: Storytelling - The DLD Project
#23
Jun 20, 2023 · 47 min
Parenting a child with DLD as a Speech Language Pathologist
In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we're joined by Erin Palmer who provides a unique perspective on life with DLD. Erin is a Speech Language Pathologist but most importantly, she is the mother of a child with DLD. Erin provides a raw account of what it is like to navigate DLD from the clinic to home in this revealing episode. Hear how she has juggled her professional experience with the need to be Mum in a world where neurodivergence is still far from being fully understood or widely accepted. Grow your skills with us & support people with DLD Module 1: Diagnosing DLD with Confidence. Learn more. Module 2: Evidence Based Interventions & Strategies for Children with DLD. Learn more. Module 3: Planning Therapy & Measuring Outcomes for people with DLD. Learn more. Module 4: DLD + Co-Occurring Conditions. Learn more. International DLD Research Conference Keynote Series. Learn more. What is Language + What is DLD - FREE Course. Learn more.
#22
May 5, 2023 · 1 hr 20 min
DLD & ADHD
Did you know that Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) can also co-occur with other disorders? Studies of children with DLD suggest some disorders co-occur more often. These include emotional problems, dyslexia and ADHD. “Comorbidity” refers to the presence of two or more disorders in the same person. These disorders can occur individually or link together. It takes a team of specialists to figure out if a person has DLD by itself or has additional disorders. In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast, we’re talking with Professor Sean M. Redmond about DLD & ADHD. If you'd like to learn more about DLD & ADHD join us for our NEW short course! More information here: https://thedldproject.com/course/dld-and-adhd/ About Professor Sean Redmond Professor Sean M. Redmond is a Fellow of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association and Board-Certified Specialist in Child Language. Dr. Redmond received his PhD from the University of Kansas in 1998 and joined the faculty at the University of Utah shortly thereafter. He has over 40 peer-reviewed publications as well as book chapters on the topics of pediatric language disorders, socioemotional behavioral disorders, and differential diagnosis. His scholarship has been funded by the National Institutes of Health. Dr Redmond has served as Editor in Chief for the Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research and is a founding member of the website https://dldandme.org/ Grow your skills with us & support people with DLD Module 1: Diagnosing DLD with Confidence. Learn more. Module 2: Evidence Based Interventions & Strategies for Children with DLD. Learn more. Module 3: Planning Therapy & Measuring Outcomes for people with DLD. Learn more. Module 4: DLD + Co-Occurring Conditions. Learn more. International DLD Research Conference Keynote Series. Learn more. What is Language + What is DLD - FREE Course. Learn more.
#21
Mar 15, 2023 · 1 hr 19 min
School & DLD
Watching a child struggle at school has to be one of the hardest things to witness. In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast, we're joined by Professor Pamela Snow and Dr Charlotte Forwood who will help us understand how DLD affects academic achievement. You can find the resources for this episode at our website HERE. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: NEW Course for Primary Teachers. Learn more here: https://thedldproject.com/course/supporting-primary-students-with-developmental-language-disorder-dld/ Grow your skills with us & support people with DLD Module 1: Diagnosing DLD with Confidence. Learn more. Module 2: Evidence Based Interventions & Strategies for Children with DLD. Learn more. Module 3: Planning Therapy & Measuring Outcomes for people with DLD. Learn more. Module 4: DLD + Co-Occurring Conditions. Learn more. International DLD Research Conference Keynote Series. Learn more. What is Language + What is DLD - FREE Course. Learn more.
S4 · E1
Feb 16, 2023 · 1 hr 12 min
Phonics & Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
Have you ever wondered why children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) struggle to read? Children with DLD are at a higher risk of finding learning to read and spell more challenging than their peers who don't have DLD. This is because reading comprehension relies on listening comprehension, which is essentially understanding spoken language, an area we know people with DLD need support. In this episode we’re joined by Alison Perry, Founder of Soundality Pty Ltd and a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP, Speech Pathology Australia). Together, we explore strategies to support people with DLD to learn to read using evidence-based approaches. You can find the resources for this episode at our website HERE. Grow your skills with us & support people with DLD Module 1: Diagnosing DLD with Confidence. Learn more. Module 2: Evidence Based Interventions & Strategies for Children with DLD. Learn more. Module 3: Planning Therapy & Measuring Outcomes for people with DLD. Learn more. Module 4: DLD + Co-Occurring Conditions. Learn more. International DLD Research Conference Keynote Series. Learn more.
#20
Dec 14, 2022 · 42 min
A Paediatricians Perspective on Developmental Language Disorder
Have you ever wondered how a paediatrician can support a person with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)? In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we 're talking with Dr Tommy Tran, paediatrician and Co-Founder of Paeds in a Pod. Throughout the episode we discuss the level of awareness of DLD amongst paediatricians, how to find a suitable paediatrician and how a paediatrician can support a person with DLD to access Medicare and NDIS support. Access the resources discussed in this episode and learn more about Dr Tran at our website HERE.
#19
Nov 24, 2022 · 40 min
Growing with DLD
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a young adult growing with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)? In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we're joined by Shelbi Annison, author, social media content creator and a passionate advocate who has DLD. "I would love for other people to have my brain for the day. You can see what it's like cause it's very difficult putting it into words to other people. The supports not there," shared Shelbi. "We'll never grow out of it, there isn't a cure. Some days I might be like I wish there was or I wish I could grow out of it but I'm happy with it as well." Shelbi, recently authored her first book, 'DLD Why Can't You See Me' for children. You can purchase a copy of DLD Why Can You See Me on AMAZON - CLICK HERE. You can also follow Shelbi on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
#18
Oct 13, 2022 · 52 min
The SLP with DLD
We're proud to be releasing this important episode of The Talking DLD Podcast in time for Developmental Language Disorder Awareness Day #DLDday 2022. This years theme is 'Growing with DLD' and one young woman who truly highlights the potential of people with DLD is our special guest Juliana Hirn, Ed.S., CCC-SLP, a licensed speech-language pathologist and adult with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Join Shaun and Juliana as they track Juliana's journey to become an accomplished speech language pathologist and share insights that only a person with DLD who is also an SLP can observe. There are lessons for clinicians, families and educators in this incredible episode.
#17
Jul 22, 2022 · 52 min
DLD & Clinical Work
Do you use practice based evidence in your clinical work? In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast, we’re talking with Celine & Rosie from Western Sydney Speech Pathology about therapy planning and how to build practice based evidence into your work. Find the resources discussed in this episode here: https://thedldproject.com/dld-clinical-work/
S3 · E5
Jun 17, 2022 · 59 min
Working Memory & The DLD Toolbox
Can you improve your working memory? Why is working memory so important for people with Developmental Language Disorder? In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we're tackling these questions and many more with Dr. Lisa Archibald, Associate Professor in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders at The University of Western Ontario. Access the resources mentioned in this episode HERE.

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