Yes, you can be diagnosed with DLD as an adult. The issue is that services internationally are very much focussed on children. And so it is hard to find a Speech and Language Therapist / Pathologist, and especially within public services. If you sign up with engage with DLD www.engage-dld.com/ they have a checklist which helps individuals to think about possible DLD. It is not a diagnosis but it is a guide.

We totally understand what you are saying. Most people don't 'get' what DLD is and is really hard to put into words. And especially hard for people with DLD of course. We will keep working to raise awareness!

we'll put a call out and see what we can do!

Now with Spanish subtitles!

contact us via our website radld.org

If it helps to know that you are not alone. We are at the very early stages, but we are starting to see more adults with DLD stand up and make their voices heard. We are hoping this movement will grow!

You are not alone. Many adults with what we now call DLD had similar experiences. Awareness and support services are still way to low. It's not too late as an adult. If you have a clear picture of your communication needs and know what helps others can then make changes too. Message us via Facebook if you wish to continue the conversation. Happy to help

Thank you. There is lots more information on our website too. radld.org

Glad that you found the video of use. There is more information on our website at radld.org

Glad it makes sense now. Mixed receptive and expressive disorder is another way of saying Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). There are lots of people with DLD, but most do not know they have it. More information is available on radld.org.

I've been diagnosed with auditory processing disorder and ADHD earlier this year. But today my speech and language therapist said it seems your difficulty is DLD. So confusing

There is lots of crossover between DLD and dyslexia and autism and DLD. Dyslexia and autism are ore frequently diagnosed, and it is very difficult to get a DLD diagnosis for adults via the NHS. You could try calling NHS adult community Speech and Language Therapy services in your area. Also available is an online DLD screener via www.engage-dld.com/sign-up. More information is available at radld.org

Roy, If you are looking to confirm if you have DLD there is an online screener available via www.engage-dld.com/sign-up. More information is available at radld.org

Help is not always easy to access for adults, but do contact us via radid.org if you need further information

We haven't got a video, but here's a resource that provides lots of information and strategies

Developmental Language Disorder is far more common than people think, so you are not alone. Just one of the few who recognise it. We have more information available at radld.org

DLD, is not easily to deal with. Lots of difficulties too pronunciation and to develop the words. No one should feel embarrassing about it.

DLD presents in many different ways. If you think you have DLD then you can complete the online screener at www.engage-dld.com/sign-up

You can find out more about DLD at our website radld.org. If you think you have DLD you can complete the online screener at www.engage-dld.com/sign-up

You are not alone! Find out more information about DLD on our website too radld.org

Me as well,you are not alone.My problem is Semantics,how about you?

There are so many adults with DLD, but most have not been diagnosed. If you want o find out more about DLD go to radld.org

Apologies for the slow response. I have not looked at comments for a long time. I suggest www.engage-dld.com/ who are developing some online tools (and free).They are based at University of Bath

Agree Layton everything is directed to children.

Glad it was helpful!

Join the club,I have had this condition for years,no one seems to undestand how you feel,it’s horrible.

You may wish to contact www.engage-dld.com/ who are developing assessment tools for adults.

Hi Elisabeth, I was diagnosed when I was 13 - I am 33 now. I also have a reading comprehension disorder, lucky! I also had extreme anxiety and depression from the struggles of DLD through my entire middle and high school experience. I learned that we just learn differently. We're absolutely capable as individuals but it takes a lot of time to find ourselves. I am absolutely a homebody. My best advice is give her time to learn about herself, let her know she isn't stupid or below anybody else - she just learns differently. I am a hands on learner. I've learned to take notes and ask my customers to repeat themselves on anything I'm not sure about. You'd be surprised how many people know somebody who has struggled with something. I am in a management position now and in a year I will be trained to run the company. I lived with my parents until 25, now I am in the process of buying my first home! I have been with the same wonderful woman for almost 6 years now, and while it can be difficult to express myself (which leads to frustrations from my partner), she understands. It takes time, it takes patience, it takes really getting to understand herself and it takes forgiveness for the mistakes she will make. All in due time, the more she learns about herself, the more she will learn that we're no different from anybody else at the end of the day. Small steps and best of luck.

Thank you so much for writing this. I will pass it on to the people who made it (all of who also have DLD).

@Frances Fu You sound a lot like me,it is a horrible condition.

@@kahlp7124 my daughter who is 9 has dld and reading this makes me fell so happy thank you

@@kahlp7124 Hi Kahl how did you overcome the severe anxiety? I have just been diagnosed at 32 and I feel it’s my speech that gets worse when I am stressed or nervous. Thanks

kids can only be diagnosed with DLD if they are 5 years old or more

or it might just be in Netherlands, if thats the case then sorry- ^^"

@@clownnny it was the professional in speech and language therapist who diagnosed my son with DLD.

European Portuguese included!...

Totally agree with Snowling, this approach is based upon decades of research and current cognitive neuroscience.....

How can you write in words before you can read?

@@andrewmorse6882 montessorium.com/community-post/montessori-teaches-writing-before-reading ; also Dorn : "Scaffolding Young Writers". While I agree that reading/writing go hand in hand, writing is not just about putting words together, it is a more complex process/skill that goes beyond memorizing sounds and words. Bottom line however, research demonstrates that there is a similar timeline of acquiring both reading and writing.