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Derby 12-year-old with developmental language disorder to deliver public speech
Overview
A 12-year-old girl named Ridley from Derby, who was diagnosed with developmental language disorder (DLD) at age five, is set to give a public speech to raise awareness for the condition and light up the Derby Conference Centre purple. Organised by the SEND charity Sunshine Support, founded by Ridley's mother Chrissa, the event marks DLD awareness day.
Key points
- Ridley, 12, is giving a public speech in Derby to raise awareness of developmental language disorder (DLD).
- She was diagnosed with DLD at the age of five after experiencing long-term challenges with talking and understanding words.
- The awareness event, which includes lighting up the Derby Conference Centre purple, was organised by Sunshine Support.
- Developmental language disorder affects about two children in every primary school classroom according to Speech and Language UK.
- Ridley's mother, Chrissa, founded the SEND charity Sunshine Support and expressed surprise and pride at her daughter's milestone.