16/10/2026
ππ DEVELOPMENTAL LANGUAGE DISORDER AWARENESS DAY ππ
Today, weβre raising awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and helping make the invisible more visible! π£οΈβ¨
Did you know that DLD affects approximately 1 in 14 people? DLD can impact how a person understands and uses language, yet it often goes unrecognised. π
As future speech pathologists, we have an important role to play in building awareness, advocating for people with DLD, and supporting everyone to communicate, learn and participate in everyday life. π
At Griffith, weβre lucky to have Shaun Ziegenfusz as a lecturer in our Master of Speech Pathology program. His research focuses on improving lifelong outcomes for people with DLD, helping contribute to a future where people with DLD are better understood and supported. ππ¬
This yearβs theme is βTogether for DLDβreminding us that creating a more inclusive world takes all of us! π€
Letβs keep the conversation going, challenge misconceptions and help more people understand DLD. ππ
π Learn more about DLD via the RADLD website: https://radld.org/dld-awareness-day/