Developmental language disorder (DLD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects language acquisition and use during childhood. Simply put, it can manifest in the following ways:
How to improve communication with a person with ASD
People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have difficulties using functional language and nonverbal communication, a characteristic that can lead to challenges in social interaction, frustration, and/or anxiety. How can we communicate better with people with ASD? What can we do at home or in the environment surrounding people with ASD to help them understand us better? How can we help them communicate better at home, at school, or in the workplace?