Hallie chats with guest Britney Morrish about the intersection of DLD and Dyslexia, and the Quadrant Model for differential diagnosis.

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie sits down with Britney Morrish, a dedicated speech-language pathologist and founder of the Language and Literacy Clinic of Manitoba. Britney is passionate about using evidence-based practices to promote effective communication and literacy skills while advocating for equitable educational practices. Together, they explore literacy-based therapy for students with developmental language disorders (DLD) and dyslexia. Packed with actionable tips, this episode covers connecting therapy goals to the curriculum, understanding the overlap between DLD and dyslexia, and practical strategies for advocating for these students.

Bullet Points to Discuss:

-What is DLD?

       -How prevalent is it?

-What is Dyslexia?

-The Quadrant model for differential diagnosis.

       -How does it help us clarify overlapping diagnoses?

-Why SLPs are central to diagnosing and treating literacy-based disorders.

-Closing the DLD awareness gap - in professionals and the public.

Here’s what we learned:

• Why SLPs are uniquely positioned to address literacy challenges.
• Defining DLD and its impact on language comprehension and expression.
• Key differences and co-occurrences of DLD and dyslexia explained using the quadrant model.
• Challenges with current screening methods and potential improvements.
• The importance of vocabulary and syntax in therapy for older students.
• Strategies to raise awareness about DLD among educators and parents.
• Managing therapy for older students with multiple challenges.
• Utilizing high-interest materials to increase student engagement.

Learn more about Britney Morrish:

www.languageliteracyclinicmb.ca

https://www.instagram.com/languageliteracyclinicmb/

https://www.languageliteracyclinicmb.ca/masterclasses

https://www.languageliteracyclinicmb.ca/products

Freebies/Offers:

https://www.languageliteracyclinicmb.ca/products

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Resources Mentioned:
On the “Specifics” of Specific Reading Disability and Specific Language Impairment by G. M. McArthur, J. H. Hogben, V. T. Edwards, S. M. Heath, E. D. Mengler

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