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ArticleChild: care, health and development2026

Participation of Children With Developmental Language Disorders in Educational Settings-Parents' Perspectives on Patterns, Environmental Influences and Support Strategies.

Katharina Kuhlmann, Ulla Licandro

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Katharina KuhlmannSchool of Educational and Social Sciences, Department of Special Needs Education and Rehabilitation, Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7546-4897
Ulla LicandroSchool of Educational and Social Sciences, Department of Special Needs Education and Rehabilitation, Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5990-5029

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backgroundParticipation in educational settings is essential for children's development, learning and well-being. Although access to (pre)school is a fundamental right, participation often depends on children's language abilities. Developmental language disorder (DLD) is among the most common childhood conditions, yet little is known about age- and institution-related differences in participation among children with DLD. This study explores parental perspectives on participation of children with DLD in preschool and primary school settings, considering environmental influences and strategies used to support participation.

methodsParents of preschool-aged (n = 45; M

resultsAccording to parental reports, primary school children showed slightly higher average participation, but only two activities differed significantly, indicating largely similar participation patterns across groups. Despite high overall involvement, participation frequency varied, with almost a third of children never taking part in school-sponsored teams or holding special roles. Classroom activities showed the highest participation frequency but also the lowest involvement and the strongest parental desire for change. Environmental supports outweighed barriers, but sensory and cognitive demands remained key challenges across both groups. Strategies of preschool parents focused on daily routines, planning and logistics, whereas parents of school-aged children emphasized academic support and collaboration with educators. Across both groups, emotional and motivational support was the most reported strategy.

conclusionParental reports highlight that participation among children with DLD is shaped more by environmental demands and available supports than by educational stage alone. These findings underscore the importance of context-sensitive, family-informed approaches to fostering meaningful engagement in everyday school activities.

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Language Development DisordersParentsSocial ParticipationChildChild, PreschoolFemaleGermanyHumansMaleParent-Child RelationsSchoolsSocial EnvironmentSocial Supportdevelopmental language disorderenvironmentinvolvementparentsPEM‐CY(pre)school participationquestionnaire

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