Episode 40 - DLD Mini-Series Part I: Shaun Ziegenfusz

The SLPs are kicking off a 2-part series on Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) with an interview with Shaun Ziegenfusz. Tune in to learn about: -The three main diagnostic criteria for DLD -Why it’s possible, but tricky, to diagnose DLD under 5 (and the power of a provisional diagnosis) -The constraints of traditional service delivery models -Collaboration between teachers and SLPs -Functional language goals -And more! Shaun is Co-CEO/Co-Founder of The DLD Project and Lecturer at Griffith University, Australia. As a practicing speech pathologist, he has extensive experience working with young people, families and educators in school settings. Shaun is proud to be an International Committee member for Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (RADLD) which has a reach into more than 30 countries globally. He is currently enrolled as a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) candidate to investigate the needs and necessary supports for students with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) from the perspective of stakeholders. Follow Shaun @shaunziegenfusz @thedldproject. Resources: RADLD: https://radld.org/ The DLD project: https://thedldproject.com/ DLD and me: https://dldandme.org/ Engage DLD: https://www.engage-dld.com/ DLD diagnostic flowchart: https://uwo.ca/fhs/lwm/files/blog_tools/DLDDiagnostics_DLDAssociated_v.2.pdf --- Email: [email protected] Instagram: @coffeetea3slps Merch: coffeetea3slps.com