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The DLD Project
@TheDLDProject_
The DLD Project is an impact focussed, innovative social enterprise founded to elevate awareness and understanding of #DevLangDis in Australia
Sep 24, 2020 • 10 tweets • 4 min read
📣 DOES DLD REALLY AFFECT 1 IN 14 PEOPLE? 🤔

When discussing Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) people are often struck by the high prevalence. It almost seems unbelievable!

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#DevLangDis #1in14 #DLDSeeMe Here are some of the usual responses:

➡️ "Really?! 1 in 14 people. That seems like a lot."

➡️ "If there are 2 kids with DLD in the average classroom of 30, how come I haven't heard of it?"

So how do we know DLD affects 1 in 14 people?

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Sep 12, 2020 • 5 tweets • 3 min read
🌟 We're so excited to introduce you to the incredible Ellen who is our hero! Ellen is a 16-year-old with DLD from the UK with a talent for writing. She recently graduated high school and has just commenced college studying the arts.

1/5 Image Ellen is a RADLD ambassador and created her own website to raise awareness of DLD. What a legend! Here's a few words from Ellen......

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Sep 9, 2020 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
✨ DLD Awareness Day Light Up Events ✨#DLDSeeMe

Okay team, we have work to do! As you can see from the photo of @shaunziegenfusz in 2019, lighting up landmarks in #DevLangDis colours is awesome! It also helps secure media coverage to build public awareness of DLD.

1/4 Image We're determined to make the 2020 DLD Awareness Day on 16 October bigger than ever in Australia and we need your help. Can you think of a great landmark near you to light up in purple and yellow? It could be a:

🌉 Bridge
🌆 Building
🌄 Natural icon

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