Many thanks to Lauren Drake for this fantastic review in the current RCSLT Bulletin of the book I co-edited and co-authored. Huge congratulations to everyone involved with the book! @bammo44.bsky.social @inclusionista.bsky.social

DLD is really very common. Way more common than other well know conditions such as autism. DLD is a difficulty with using and understanding words and sentences. And the biggest problem is that very few people have heard of it. Join our #DLDday campaign on October 17 2025. radld.org

Very excited that our collaborative book edited by @tachacslt.bsky.social, Hazel Richards and Aaron Emmett is almost ready for pre-order. 3 co-authored chapters full of practical ideas to help education staff to support children with a range of SLCN. www.routledge.com/Developing-S...

Developing Speech, Language and Communication Skills in Education: What Works and Why

This practical guide equips teachers and other educators across the age phases with the knowledge, skills and confidence required to fully meet the speech, language and communication (SLC) needs of ch...

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Thoroughly recommend this podcast. Rachel Sievers talks about her work supporting adults with DLD podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

Supporting Adults with DLD

Podcast Episode · The Talking DLD Podcast · 16/05/2025 · 1h 4m

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BCU UCU members are taking strike action today. They are calling for no redundancies to protect jobs, provision and the resourcing of education, and for meaningful negotiation over performance measures to ensure staff are treated fairly. @bcu-ucu.bsky.social

Article co-written with the wonderful Shelley Soni in the current RCSLT Bulletin! We are sharing our experience of setting up a network for independent SaLTs/Communication Leads in Special Schools across Birmingham.

Too right!🙌 Children with speech and language challenges are TWICE AS LIKELY to be unemployed as an adult. By supporting these children as early as possible, we'd not only reduce their need for mental health services and unemployment benefits, we're also giving them essential skills for life.🌈

National Foundation for Educational Research@thenfer.bsky.social · last yr.

NEW - Providing sustained skill development starting from early childhood is key to meeting future workforce needs. For more from our latest #Skills2035 working paper, visit the following links 👇 🟣 More info: bit.ly/3D9xEjn 🟣 Key findings and reports: bit.ly/41q7kuY

Collaboration with children, young people and families is needed for effective advocacy, and to develop awareness of #DevLangDis. dx.doi.org/10.1111/1460...

“They don't realise how hard he has to try every day”: The rewards and challenges of parenting a child with developmental language disorder

Background An emerging body of literature explores the impact of living with developmental language disorder (DLD) on children, individuals and families. This work has identified a range of challeng...

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We soon wrap up the first stage of our search for any literature on #GestaltLanguageProcessing #NaturalLanguageAcquisition So plz share on socials - if anyone knows of *any publications in progress/completed we contact authors to ask for a copy. Quite a few good finds so far. Thanks for helping!

🚨 Today, the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists is joining over 40 organisations in calling for the Mental Health Bill to be strengthened to better support people with a communication disability, difficulty, or difference. ▶️ Check out our briefing: rcslt.org/wp-content/u...

📣CALLING ALL #SLTs 📣 ❗️Do you think ‘#EasyRead’ information should be easier to read? ❗️Can you tell us what the criteria for ‘Easy Read’ should be? ❗️Do you want to be involved in shaping best practice? Please fill out our surveys: herts.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

This is certainly something I need to live by this year. Why are there always so many interesting and vital projects to get involved with?? Saying no is definitely a skill I need to nurture

Helen Berents@hmberents.bsky.social · 2y ago

Every year I get a teeny tiny bit better at saying no to things that are interesting and fabulous but which I really don’t have time for. Every year I need this reminder though

Excellent article for anyone interested in learning more about dyslexia. And whist you're at it, give the inspirational @damsoned.bsky.social a follow.

Jon Severs@jonsevers.bsky.social · 2y ago

Dyslexia is one of the most misunderstood and contested areas of SEND. Yet children who find reading and spelling challenging are routinely given that label. @damsoned.bsky.social and colleagues explain here what we know, what we don't and where teachers can help. www.tes.com/magazine/tea...

Researchers analyzed over 300 definitions of language disorders from school-based professionals and explored the relationship between definitions and knowledge of disorder characteristics and best practices. @sigperspectives.bsky.social #devlangdis #dyslexia

Defining Developmental Language Disorder and Dyslexia in Schools: A Mixed-Methods Analysis

Purpose: Interprofessional practice requires regular communication between professionals from different disciplines using shared terminology. Wit...

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Calling UK Paediatric SLTs Researchers at City are seeking to find out more about how UK paediatric SLTs select intervention goals and content. If you would like to help, please complete our survey: bit.ly/3Z3DNWv This will take about 40 minutes of your time. Please share with others if you can.

Hello, new followers, colleagues, & friends! Just sharing a link to our free resource for families of children with suspected or diagnosed #DevLangDis www.banterspeech.com.au/dld/

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD): A free guide for families – 3rd edition | Banter Speech & Language

Developmental Language Disorder ('DLD') is common. But it is not well understood. We’ve written a lot about DLD and we wanted to organise our articles.

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Mark the date in your diary: March 29th 2025. NAPLIC#25 is the place to be for all interested in Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). We'll cover diagnosis, lived experience, oracy, wellbeing and more. Details to follow, #DevLangDis #SEND

Great piece from @insidehousing.bsky.social featuring the amazing work of Leigh Andrews at Change Communication. Language and communication is often overlooked in people with multiple experiences of #homelessness. #SLPeeps #BSkySpeechies www.insidehousing.co.uk/home/homeles...

Homeless and with communication difficulties: how services can listen better

What can the social housing and homelessness sector learn about how to interact with people who have complex communication needs? Katharine Swindells finds out.

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