Developmental Language Disorder (DLD): Classroom Strategies
Developmental Language Disorder does not always look the way teachers expect: a reluctant speaker, vague answers, or a student who takes everything literally. This resource helps you recognize those signs and respond with clear strategies for comprehension gaps, misunderstood instructions, and communication breakdowns.
What's Inside
- 12 pages of Situation / Strategy / Result tables: recognizing DLD, identifying comprehension gaps, and correcting misunderstood instructions
- Everyday moments explained: word-finding pauses, literal interpretation, and written language struggles
- Accepting responsibility for communication barriers: simple, honest scripts
- Ready-to-use strategies: no special training or extra prep required
How It Helps You
- Helps you recognize DLD behind behaviors that look like inattention
- Gives you strategies you can use immediately
- Reduces frustration on both sides of a communication breakdown
Ways to Use It
Use it when planning instructions and lessons, in collaboration with your SLP, or as a quick reference during the day.
Who It's For
General education teachers, speech-language pathologists, and special education teachers working with students who have DLD.
Format
PDF (print-ready) and PPTX (editable). 12 pages. Instant download.
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