Ben & Milo: My Guide to DLD Comic Book

💬 Helping children understand DLD in a way that feels positive, relatable and fun! 💬

My Guide to DLD is a 10-page illustrated comic book about Developmental Language Disorder. It follows Ben and his dog Milo through a school day, showing what DLD can feel like, what helps, and all the amazing things that make Ben who he is.

Children with DLD often know what they want to say but find it hard to get the words out, follow long instructions or keep up when there's lots of talking. This comic helps them see themselves in Ben, put their experiences into words, and learn that DLD doesn't change all the brilliant things about them. Created by The SEN Advocate.

📖 WHAT'S INSIDE – 10 COMIC PAGES 📖

1. My Guide to DLD – meet Ben and find out what DLD stands for

2. Lots of Words at Once – how short steps help

3. Listening Can Be Hard Work – how pictures and key words help

4. Finding the Right Words – why extra time helps

5. Big Feelings – when language feels hard, feelings can get big

6. Ways I Can Help Myself – asking for a repeat, more time or a picture

7. Friends Can Help Too – how kind friends make a big difference

8. Helpful Support at School – visual timetables, cue cards and simple sentences

9. My Strengths – DLD doesn't change the amazing things about me

10. I Can Shine – with support, I can learn, join in and be me

Each page ends with a simple, positive key message children can remember.

🏫 PERFECT FOR

• Children with DLD, to help them understand their own needs

• Explaining DLD to classmates and siblings

• Speech and language therapy sessions

• SENCOs, teachers and teaching assistants

• Parents who want a gentle way to start the conversation

• Building self-advocacy, so children know what to ask for

🖨️ FILE DETAILS

• 1 PDF, 10 pages

• A4 portrait

• Print at home or at a print shop, or read on a tablet or screen

• Print double-sided and staple to make a little book

📥 INSTANT DIGITAL DOWNLOAD This is a digital product. No physical item will be sent. Your file will be available to download as soon as payment is confirmed.

📌 PLEASE NOTE For personal, classroom and therapy use only. Please do not resell, share or redistribute the files.

This comic is designed to support understanding and conversation. It is not a diagnostic tool or a replacement for advice from a speech and language therapist.

Colours may vary slightly depending on your screen and printer.

Any questions? Just send me a message, I'm always happy to help! 💛 The SEN Advocate