Ashley Blake

@ashleyrblake.bsky.social

language acquisition | cognition | developmental language disorder

We are delighted to share our paper in Language Development Research! As joint first authors, Richenda and I would like to thank our supervisory team and the participants who made this research possible. Thank you also to the expert reviews for their constructive feedback and comments. #devlangdis

Language Development Research@langdevres.bsky.social · last wk.

New research by @ashleyrblake.bsky.social, Richenda Wright, Ewa Dabrowska, Nick Riches & Elodie Winckel in LDR, linking individual differences in analogical reasoning with linguistic outcomes of children with DLD and their typically developing peers. ldr.lps.library.cmu.edu/article/id/9...

Key messages from outgoing President Courtenay Norbury 1 we need to diagnose DLD. This builds awareness, research & services 2 language interventions give people with DLD more opportunities 3 use evidence based practice. And link what we do to what policy makers want to hear. #NAPLIC26

This paper is a real benchmark and will be of great interest to anyone who works with those with DLD. (Developmental Language Disorder) #DevLangDis

Caroline Bowen, Speech-Language Pathologist 🇦🇺🇳🇿🌻@carolinebowen.bsky.social · 9mo ago

JUST WHEN I THOUGHT TODAY COULDN'T GET ANY BETTER, 🦋 #bskySPEECHIES❗@karlamcgregor.bsky.social and co are 🔥on fire🔥 in @ashajournals.bsky.social in a 🆓🔓 article about #devlangdis and its spectral nature. This assertion will stay with me: "To diagnose is to categorize". pubs.asha.org/doi/full/10....

We are very excited to be launching a network for UK professionals who work with adults with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Let us shape it by completing this short survey. Also share with colleagues in adult services. #DevLangDis forms.gle/4Z8HvhR7t1zg...

Working with Adults with DLD network

NAPLIC is planning on starting a network for professionals who work with adults with DLD. We want to know your views so that we build them into our plans. Network meetings will be termly, online and f...

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Been reading quite a bit recently querying the need for diagnoses . My thoughts: a diagnosis such as DLD is a short cut to general understanding but should not obscure our understanding of a person's individual strength and needs. #DevLangDis

I’m a multilingual, hardworking, enthusiastic linguist passionate about sociolinguistics, language contact, sign languages & gestures Ready to contribute my skills to a hybrid, remote (UK/Europe), or onsite (UK only) position Let’s chat if you know of opportunities! Let's turn Dr. into hireable 👩‍🎓💼

🎉 Big news! I'm submitting my PhD thesis this September! 📝✨ It's been a wild ride of research, resilience, and way too many snacks to fuel me, and now I’m officially on the hunt for my next adventure. 🚀

What a wonderful graduation day and beautiful ceremony in The Great Hall at the University of Birmingham. Enormous thanks to Ewa Dąbrowska, Dagmar Divjak, and Nick Riches, for all your support and guidance over the past few years. #DevLangDis

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Curious about the opportunities that computational models offer the language sciences? Ready to get your hands dirty with code? Then sign up for our third and final FREE SummerSchool, this time on the beautiful Birmingham campus @artsatbham.bsky.social @lcuob.bsky.social @medallinguist.bsky.social

MEDAL@medallinguist.bsky.social · 2y ago

The registration for the last #MEDAL #summerschool is open! This years summer school will take place at the University of Birmingham between the 23rd and 27th of June and is about computational linguistics. The programme can be found on our website! Hope to see you this summer!🌞

Developmental Language Disorder has its own hashtag, #DevLangDis. It hasn't been very busy on here yet, but start posting, searching and sharing so we can build our community and learn together. People with DLD, families and professionals together

Just under one month to go until #DLDday - it's our chance to raise awareness for people with Developmental Language Disorder. I'm delighted that 'Old Joe' clock tower at the University of Birmingham will be lit up in purple on the 18th October for the 4th year running! #DevLangDis

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Do you know any adults with #DLD in the London area? Please share this research opportunity. 📊📈Graphs & graphics are not always user friendly. We want to improve them. We need adults with DLD to help us. Email Niamh.Devane.2@city.ac.uk for info. @wordaware.bsky.social @susanebbels.bsky.social

Dara DataVis@daraprojectcity.bsky.social · 3y ago

The dara project is looking for adults (>18yrs) with #aphasia or developmental language disorder #DLD to take part research. We are exploring how people with communication needs use visual information. If you'd like to take part, we'd love to hear from you!

Information sheet requesting research participation for Project dara. It says:

"The Dara project 'Exploring Information' is looking for adults with Aphasia or Developmental Language Disorder' to explore visualisations." It goes on to explain "About the research" (data visualization for everyday decision making); "What will happen" (language assessment and diary exercise); and "Why this research is important" (existing research in data visualization doesn't consider language needs). 

If you are interested please contact Niamh.devane.2@city.ac.uk for more information.

Delighted to have passed my PhD viva with minor corrections. Enormous thanks to Emma Hayiou-Thomas and Helen Breadmore, for insightful discussions, and to Paul Thompson for chairing. Sincere thanks to my supervisors, Ewa Dąbrowska, Dagmar Divjak, and Nick Riches for all your support. #DevLangDis

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Please help Laura who is looking for English speaking adults with/without asd to take part her online study for her undergraduate thesis. Please email Laura for detailed information, thank you!

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Hi everyone, I'm in the final stages of my PhD research which explores the relationship between language and cognition in people with and without developmental language disorder. Look forward to connecting with #AcademicSky #PhDSky #CogSci #devpsyc #CogDev 🧠💬 🗣️💬 #DevLangDis