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Developmental language disorder (DLD) is a language impairment that cannot be explained by any other condition (such as hearing loss or autism). DLD affects a person'a ability to use, understand, and learn language. It is a common developmental disorder, affecting 1 in 14 children that emerges in childhood. The disorder can have long-term effects on their academic, personal, and professional life.

DLD is often diagnosed inaccurately among bilingual speakers. The BDC lab is committed to serving bilingual families and children with and without language disorders.

The Bilingual Development in Context Lab is dedicated to investigating bilingual children who speak Vietnamese or Spanish at home.

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The team at the BDC lab celebrated Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Awareness Day!

(Left to right) Front row: Tatiana R., Fatima R., Linh D., Cat Q.; Back row: Joshua L., Dr. Michelle R., Lynn N., Mia M., Melanie R.

DLD is a communication disorder that cannot be explained by any other condition. It is one of the most common developmental disorders, impacting 1 in 14 children in kindergarten. However, it is difficult to identify. DLD can affect a child’s speech, comprehension, reading, and writing. The disorder first emerges in childhood and can have long-term effects on someone’s academic, personal, and professional life. That said, treatment and support are available!

Bilingual children are frequently over- and under-identified with DLD. At the BDC lab, we are committed to serving bilingual families and children with and without language disorders.

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