Journal article
Designing a cognitive behavioural programme adapted to meet the socio-emotional needs of children with developmental language disorder
Learning (Abingdon (England))
06/05/2026
DOI: 10.1080/23735082.2026.2679285
Abstract
Despite international findings that around 8% of children begin school with a condition marked by low levels of language proficiency in the absence of biomedical conditions, known as developmental language disorder (DLD), little is known about how their socio-emotional needs can be met. To address this, a conceptual model illustrating pathways from low language proficiency to poor socio-emotional outcomes is first presented. The design of how a novel cognitive behavioural skills building programme adapted for DLD is then described. Psychoeducation, relaxation, exposure and cognitive techniques were adapted, with readability estimates of materials ranging from 6 to 12 years. The model and programme shown here may assist practitioners and researchers in their efforts to meet the socio-emotional needs of individuals with DLD.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Designing a cognitive behavioural programme adapted to meet the socio-emotional needs of children with developmental language disorder
- Creators
- H. L.L. Lim - Nanyang Technological UniversityI. T. Petersen - University of IowaR. O’Kearney - Australian National UniversityB. Y. Lau - Nanyang Technological UniversityY. H. Nah - Nanyang Technological UniversityH. Sun - Nanyang Technological UniversityS. Choo - KK Women's and Children's HospitalS. K.Y. Goh - Nanyang Technological University
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Learning (Abingdon (England))
- DOI
- 10.1080/23735082.2026.2679285
- ISSN
- 2373-5082
- eISSN
- 2373-5090
- Language
- English
- Electronic publication date
- 06/05/2026
- Academic Unit
- Psychological and Brain Sciences; Iowa Neuroscience Institute; Center for Social Science Innovation
- Record Identifier
- 9985175461102771
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