Language disorders
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DLD – Developmental Language Disorder
Developmental language disorder (DLD) is diagnosed when a child’s language skills are persistently below the level expected for the child’s age. In DLD, language deficits occur in the absence of a known biomedical condition, such as autism spectrum disorder or Down syndrome, and interfere with the child’s ability to communicate effectively with other people.
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Processing speed determines dyslexia risk
Males exhibit a lower average reading performance than females, according to new data from Anne Arnett and colleagues. The researchers devised a framework to first validate the apparent sex difference in prevalence of dyslexia and then determine which cognitive correlates may underlie this difference.
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The inclusive nature of bereavement – all children grieve
Individuals with special educational needs and disabilities are also affected by bereavement, including children with the severest SEND.
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Welsh branch puts on dyslexia day with academic heavyweights
Conference review Dyslexia: From assessment to intervention This September saw ACAMH’s Wales branch host a one day conference on dyslexia in Cardiff. Over sixty delegates made the trip to the city’s All Nations’ Centre to listen to talks from leading researchers and practitioners. The day was opened with a warm welcome from Dr Owen Barry, […]
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The pariah of dyslexia
Sometimes, academia calls for a thick skin, particularly if you’re notorious for denouncing an entire area of research.
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Dyslexia and developmental language disorder: same or different?
Maggie Snowling looks at how we understand the definition, development and relationship between dyslexia and developmental language disorder (DLD).
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The Parent Blame Game
Seventy years ago Leo Kanner published his seminal paper describing autism. In that paper he also coined the term “refrigerator mother” apportioning some of the cause for the distinctive profile of autistic behaviour to cold, harsh parenting practices.
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‘Dyslexia from assessment to intervention’ interview with Professor Maggie Snowling
Interview with Professor Maggie Snowling on 29 September 2017, at the Welsh ACAMH Branch conference, ‘Dyslexia from assessment to intervention’.
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Dyslexia from assessment to intervention
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Dyslexia and effective learning: supporting the learner
Gavin Reid argues that to support the learner with Dyslexia, we must develop an understanding of his/her individual needs.
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