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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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