- What is Language Disorder?
Language Disorder impacts a child’s ability to understand and use language.
Language Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disability that impacts a child’s ability to understand and use language. It impacts children and young people’s everyday social interactions and education.
What is Language Disorder? - School Support Services
Every child deserves the chance to succeed at school.
Getting a good start in school provides the foundation for a child’s learning and development for the rest of their lives.
School Support Services
Listed below are some “red flags” that may indicate a Language Disorder:
- Reduced babbling
- Limited use of gestures (e.g. waving, pointing)
- Family history of Language Disorder
- Difficulties understanding
- Difficulties combining words to make sentences
- Behavioural concerns
- Educational concerns
- Parental or teacher concern
Children and young people with Language Disorder may also present with:
- Attentional problems such as ADHD
- Motor problems such as Developmental Co-ordination Disorder
- Reading and spelling difficulties
- Emotional and Behavioural concerns
Red Flags for Language Disorder
Our Support Networks
Therapy support for children and young people with Language Disorder and other developmental and learning needs.
A full educational experience for children and young people with Language Disorder – from Prep to Year 12.
Enhancing outcomes for students with Language Disorder through consultation, capacity building through intensive support and professional learning for school staff.
Head office
Level 3, 88 Jephson Street,
Toowong, QLD, 4066, Brisbane
