Learn how children can overcome developmental language disorder in this free online early childhood education course.

This early childhood education course explains how a developmental language disorder (DLD) affects children’s ability to master language in their early years. We define the disorder and lay out its most important characteristics to help you identify the signs of DLD in children. We then explain how language is composed of components like sounds, orders and meanings. The course takes you through the steps of language development and discusses the rules and structures that drive the process.

The course then examines the factors that affect language development and the disorders associated with them. We identify the characteristics of children with developmental language disorders and explain the biological, cognitive and environmental factors that create such problems for young people. The course shows you how to treat DLD and how such treatments are affected by various elements of language and communication.

We then explain how weak language skills affect social and emotional development in children. We examine the limitations associated with children's social and emotional competence as well as behavioural issues. This early childhood education course suits parents, childcare providers and teachers of young children who want to help them overcome DLD. Sign up to learn how to help children overcome language development disorder and watch their social and communication skills soar.