Beyond Labels: Navigating DLD and Dyslexia Comorbidity in Educational Practice

Thursday, October 16, 2025

6:00 - 8:00 pm EDT

Hybrid Event

The Office of Alumni Relations, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, and the SAiL Literacy lab invite you to an evening of networking and learning in recognition of Developmental Language Disorder Day and Dyslexia Awareness Month.

The panel discussion will examine Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and Dyslexia in educational settings, with particular focus on when these conditions co-occur. Expert panelists will guide attendees through foundational knowledge of each condition, comparative analysis of their overlapping and distinct features, and the complexities of comorbid presentations.

The session emphasizes practical application, covering evidence-based intervention strategies and educational accommodations for both individual and co-occurring conditions. Interactive elements include case study discussions and audience Q&A, making this relevant for SLPs, educators, and support staff working with students and clients who have language and literacy challenges. 

Attending In Person?

Join Us for Light Bites and Networking at 5:00 pm

Connect in person with classmates, fellow communication sciences and disorders alumni, clinical preceptors, and CSD faculty members prior to the panel. This is a great time to reconnect, reminisce, and chat about topics that are important to you.

ASHA Continuing Education Credit Available

Satisfactory Completion: To be eligible for ASHA CEUs, participants must attend the course on October 16, 2025, and submit the participant form. Partial credit is not being given for this event.

Registration

This is a hybrid event. Click Register to view the full event schedule, read our panelists bios and disclosure information, and sign-up to participate in person or virtually.

The registration window closes on Friday, October 10th for in person registrants and Wednesday, October 15th for virtual participants.