S4 E7: Demystifying DLD with Dr. Tiffany Hogan

From Reading Road Trip by International Dyslexia Association Ontario

August 11, 2025 · 36 min · Season 4 · Episode 7

About this episode

Kate welcomes Dr. Tiffany Hogan to discuss Developmental Language Disorder and its implications for education.

This week, Kate welcomes Dr. Tiffany Hogan to explore Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). They dig into what DLD is, how it relates to dyslexia, signs educators can watch for at different grade levels, and how to support students in the classroom. Dr. Hogan shares insights on screening, assessment, and instructional strategies, as well as misconceptions that can impact identification and services. The conversation is packed with practical advice for educators and a call to action to raise awareness about DLD. This episode mentions: Miya Wears Orange by Wanda John-Kehewin, illustrated by Erika Rodriguez Medina DLD and Me See Hear Speak podcast Open access article reviewing DLD screeners PELI - Preschool Early Literacy Indicators LanguageScreen CUBED Narrative Language Measures Acadience CFOL - Comprehension, Fluency & Oral Language

People in this episode

Host: Kate

Guest: Dr. Tiffany Hogan

Topics covered

Developmental Language Disorder
dyslexia
educational strategies
screening and assessment
classroom support
awareness raising

Keywords

DLD
dyslexia
educators
screening
instructional strategies
awareness
classroom support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PEL, LanguageScreen, CUBED, Acadience, CFOL

Books & works: Miya Wears Orange, DLD and Me See Hear Speak podcast