Developmental language disorder in Vietnamese children is a big focus of our research at the BDC Lab. But why?
Children with developmental language disorder face a higher risk of problems with reading and academic achievement than children without the disorder. The effects are long-lasting and can even negatively impact professional outcomes in adulthood.
Fortunately, these effects can be reduced if they are diagnosed and treated at an early age. The tools needed to diagnose DLD must be in the language that the child speaks. But, for children in Vietnam, that doesn’t exist.
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