Special Classes for Children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) or Speech Sound Disorder (SSD)
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From: Department of Education
- Published on: 20 March 2025
- Last updated on: 20 March 2025
Decision Making Matrix and Guidelines
The purpose of circular 0024/2025 is to advise schools with special classes for children with developmental language disorder (DLD) or speech sound disorder (SSD) of unknown origin of the Department of Education’s revised criteria for enrolment in these special classes.
This circular has expanded on the existing definition of Specific Speech and Language Disorder (SSLD) together with the associated criteria for enrolment in these classes as per circular 0038/2007, to ensure that the children with the highest level of need may be enrolled.
This matrix and guidelines form part of the decision-making process for admissions teams, it should be used in conjunction with the associated Circular 0024/2025 when considering applications for enrolment to DLD-SSD classes, and all relevant documentation and application material.
