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Can my child with DLD get a disability certificate?
In India a child with Developmental Language Disorder may be eligible for a disability certificate under the RPwD Act 2016, which recognises speech and language disability. The certificate is issued by a government medical board at a notified hospital based on the severity of the difficulty. A therapy centre cannot issue it, but provides the diagnosis and assessment reports that support the application.
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A child with DLD in India can access inclusive education and exam accommodations under the RPwD Act 2016 and RTE, ongoing speech and language therapy, and — where the difficulty significantly limits daily functioning — disability recognition with scholarships and concessions. Benefits are need-led and follow a clinical assessment, so a structured language profile is the practical first step.
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