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Developmental Disorders that impact on learning- Understanding DCD and DLD

Presented by Learning Difficulties Australia

Tuesday, March 24, 2026·11:00 PMPast Event

A practical two-part webinar series from Learning Difficulties Australia (LDA) focusing on two developmental disorders that impact learning: Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) and Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Part 1, presented by occupational therapist Shana Boltin, covers identifying and supporting students with DCD in the classroom — including key indicators, evidence-informed strategies, and working with families and allied health professionals. Part 2, presented by Dr. Shaun Ziegenfusz, explores DLD (affecting 1 in 14 students), covering recognition, classroom challenges, and practical adjustments to support curriculum access. Recordings available for two weeks after the live sessions.

Key Takeaways

Practical strategies for identifying and supporting students with DCD and DLD, classroom adjustments, and tools for working with families and allied health professionals

Evidence base: Evidence-informed occupational therapy and speech pathology practice; DLD prevalence data (1 in 14 students)

Presenter

Shana Boltin (OT) and Dr. Shaun Ziegenfusz

Shana Boltin: 20+ years as a children’s occupational therapist across Melbourne and London. Former Lead OT for Camden School Health Service (Royal Free NHS Trust), pioneered UK’s first tiered school-based OT model. Dr. Shaun Ziegenfusz: speech pathologist specialising in Developmental Language Disorder.

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