16/10/2026
💙 Today we want to shine a light on DEVELOPMENTAL LANGUAGE DISORDER (DLD) 💙
🗣️ Not all communication happens through words. And not all struggles are visible.
Today is international Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) day, a condition that affects a person's ability to understand and/or use language. It can impact communication, learning, relationships, and everyday life.
For some, finding the right words is difficult. For others, understanding what is being said can be a challenge. And for many, being understood by the world around them can feel like an uphill battle.
At the Amoré de Wet Foundation, we believe that every child deserves to be heard, understood, accepted, and included.
Our beautiful Amoré is non-verbal and lives with 18q Deletion Syndrome. Her journey has taught us that communication is about so much more than spoken words. It's about connection, patience, understanding, and learning to recognise the many ways a person can express themselves.
A smile. A gesture. A look. A sound. A movement. A moment of connection. ❤️
These are all meaningful ways of communicating.
✨ A child who cannot speak still has a voice.
✨ A child who struggles with language still has so much to say.
✨ Different communication does not mean less understanding, less intelligence, or less potential.
Let's create a world where children are not judged by the words they can or cannot say, but valued for who they are.
💙 Be patient. 💙 Be kind. 💙 Make space for different ways of communicating. 💙 Choose understanding over assumptions.
📢 Help us spread awareness. Share this post and help create a more inclusive world for every child.
Because every voice matters, even when it doesn't make a sound. 💙
