by Jenny Edgar | Apr 17, 2026 | Language Development, Speech Therapy for Children
What is Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)? DLD is a condition where a child has ongoing difficulty with understanding and using language (receptive and expressive language), where these difficulties are not explained by other factors such as hearing loss,...
by Jenny Edgar | Apr 16, 2026 | Language Development, Speech Therapy for Children
Developmental Language Disorder Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is one of the most common childhood conditions. However, it is often overlooked, misunderstood, or missed entirely. DLD is defined as a persistent difficulty with understanding and/or using language...
by Perth Speech Therapy | Apr 10, 2026 | Language Development, Speech Therapy for Children
Developmental language delay (DLD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts the way people use and understand language. DLD can involve a range of difficulty in different areas. People with DLD can have trouble understanding what others say. They can have issues...
by Perth Speech Therapy | Mar 31, 2026 | Language Development
Understanding AAC: More Than Just Talking At Perth Speech Therapy, we believe communication is more than words, it’s about sharing ideas, feelings, and needs. For some people, speech isn’t always the best or only option. This is where AAC (Augmentative and Alternative...
by Jenny Edgar | Feb 21, 2026 | Language Development, Literacy
Decodable Books for Beginner Readers: Why They Matter Decodable books are one of the most effective tools for children learning to read. These books are specifically designed for beginner readers and contain sounds and words taught in a structured sequence, allowing...
by Jenny Edgar | Feb 21, 2026 | Language Development, Literacy
Phonological Awareness (PA) in Early Childhood Literacy Development Phonological awareness is a child’s ability to hear and work with the sound structure of spoken words—separate from what the words mean. This skill is one of the foundations for learning to read,...
