Developmental language disorder (DLD, formerly “dysphasia”) is a structural, lasting difference in spoken language. The child has difficulty expressing themselves and/or understanding spoken language despite normal intelligence.
A structural, lasting difference in the development of spoken language. It can affect comprehension (receptive side), production (expressive side), or both.
Prevalence: 1 to 2% (severe forms), up to 7% when milder forms are included.
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Access the exercisesDyslexia
Dyslexia is a specific reading learning difference that affects 5 to 10% of children. It is not a lack of intelligence or willpower — it is a neurological difference in how the brain processes the sounds of language.
Dysorthography
Dysorthography is a specific spelling learning difference, often linked to dyslexia. The dysorthographic child makes persistent errors despite suitable, repeated teaching.
Dyscalculia
Dyscalculia affects 3 to 7% of children. It is not “being bad at maths” — it is a neurological difficulty understanding quantities, numeration and calculation.