The Talking DLD Podcast
Episodes
The Rewards & Challenges of Parenting a Child with DLD
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. S...
Diagnosed with DLD as an Adult
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At 28 years old, Joel was navigating life, career, and relationships in bustling London—unaware that the challenges he’d faced with communication ...
Supporting Adults with DLD
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Sievers is an independent speech language therapist based in the UK that has been proactively supporting a growing number of adults with Develo...
DLD & Higher Education
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Each year, we are hearing from more people with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) who are undertaking ongoing study post school. Eires, a person ...
DLD & Creativity
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some people with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) seem to have an exceptional talent for thinking out of the box and creating incredible artworks...
Gestalt Language Processing and Natural Language Acquisition
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone is talking about the efficacy of Gestalt Language Processing and Natural Language Acquisition, so we thought we better have a look into what ...
Implementation Science and DLD
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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....
DLD & Speech Sound Disorder
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Storytelling
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Parenting a child with DLD as a Speech Language Pathologist
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 P...
DLD & ADHD
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) can also co-occur with other disorders? Studies of children with DLD suggest some disorders co...
School & DLD
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Profes...
Phonics & Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered why children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) struggle to read? Children with DLD are at a higher risk of finding lea...
A Paediatricians Perspective on Developmental Language Disorder
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how a paediatrician can support a person with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)? In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast...
Growing with DLD
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Podca...
The SLP with DLD
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're proud to be releasing this important episode of The Talking DLD Podcast in time for Developmental Language Disorder Awareness Day #DLDday 2022. ...
DLD & Clinical Work
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Working Memory & The DLD Toolbox
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can you improve your working memory? Why is working memory so important for people with Developmental Language Disorder? In this episode of The Talkin...
DLD & Genetics
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered about the role genetics play in a person being diagnosed with DLD? In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we're delving int...
DLD & Adulthood with Sophie Franks
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We often talk about how Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) affects children but what about adults? DLD is a hidden, lifelong condition but unfortun...
Report Writing & DLD
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Report writing is a complex business! In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we're delving into what makes a report truly accessible with Harmony ...
Language Assessments & DLD
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do you know about language assessments? Perhaps you're a DLD individual looking to have a language assessment completed or you have a loved one w...
Differential Diagnosis for ASD & DLD
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Autism and DLD? In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we're talking with special guest Prof...
Talking About DLD With Your Child
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A common question we hear from families is "how do we tell our child they have Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)?". Great question! In this episod...
DLD & Mental Health
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Will every person diagnosed with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) struggle with their mental health? How do you support a loved one with mental h...
Vocabulary & DLD
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can a student's vocabulary impact on their ability to learn? In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we are talking vocabulary. Our special guests...
Dosage & Frequency of Language Therapy
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we are tackling the big one - Dosage and Frequency of Language Therapy for children with DLD. Our special...
Life with DLD - A Teen's Perspective
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what it's like to have DLD? Our special guest for this episode is 15-year-old Parker, a talented photographer (PHL Photos) fro...
Language Screening & Early Detection of DLD
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Should Australia introduce universal screening for Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) ? How common is dyslexia co-occurring alongside DLD? In this ...
Grammar Therapy & DLD
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Grammar therapy intervention. How do you do it and why is it particularly effective when working with children with DLD? In this episode of The Talkin...
A Parent's Journey to a Successful NDIS Application for DLD
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 5 of The Talking DLD Podcast we speak with Nadia, Mum to two boys with DLD from Western Australia. Nadia has successfully supported her chi...
DLD & Multilingual Children
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Does speaking more than one language cause DLD? This is a question we often hear from families who speak two or more languages at home. The...
DLD & the NDIS
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast, Shaun speaks with Erin West, NDIS & Practice Advisor for Speech Pathology Australia. Throughout th...
The Changing Face of DLD in Australia
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join The DLD Project Co-Founder and Speech Pathologist, Shaun Ziegenfusz, as he speaks with Professor Sheena Reilly AM, about the changing face of DLD...
A Parent's Perspective
23 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join The DLD Project Co-Founder and Speech Pathologist, Shaun Ziegenfusz, as he speaks with Belinda Peters, parent of a child with DLD and Founder of ...