Many people are unaware they have developmental language disorder, but as a mum I know how tough it is to watch the everyday struggle of children with DLD.

TODAY is Developmental Language Disorder Awareness Day. Referred to as the most common childhood condition you have never heard about, DLD is a disorder you cannot see. About two children in every classroom have DLD.

Our son Gus is generous, gregarious, gorgeous and giggly. He also has a Language Disorder associated with complex developmental challenges. Although his Language Disorder does not define who Gus is; it greatly impacts his life.

He works hard. Very hard. To learn to speak, to learn to read, to learn to write. Thinking is easy, communicating less so.