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Suze @suze-freogirl.bsky.social · Aug 4

FINALLY OUT in #IJSLP www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Narrative production in English speaking children aged 5–7 years with typical language development and developmental language disorder: Development of a reference data set
#DevLangDis @blacksheeppress.bsky.social @samueldcalder.bsky.social

Narrative production in English speaking children aged 5–7 years with typical language development and developmental language disorder: Development of a reference data set

We explored the development of expressive narrative using Peter and the Cat. We aimed to support clinicians to capture information about functional language use by providing a reference data set to...

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Ashley Blake @ashleyrblake.bsky.social · Jul 9

Thank you so much Stephen, I really appreciate it!

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Ashley Blake @ashleyrblake.bsky.social · Jul 9

I am also pleased to share the second study of my PhD exploring language and cognition in adults with and without DLD, with Prof. Ewa Dabrowska and Dr
@mllompart.bksy.social - now published in the Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research: #DevLangDis link.growkudos.com/1eem1qwc5q8

Language and cognition in adults with developmental language disorder (DLD)

This study explored how different cognitive abilities support language in adults with and without Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Sixty adults—30 with DLD and 30 without—completed a series of o...

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Ashley Blake @ashleyrblake.bsky.social · Jul 9

I'm pleased to share the first study from my PhD, with Prof Ewa Dabrowska and Dr Nick Riches, now published in the Journal of Communication Disorders. Read the open access article here: sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #DevLangDis

Exploring cognitive predictors of language in children with developmental language disorder: The role of nonverbal IQ, working memory, implicit statistical learning, and speed of automatization

Children with developmental language disorder (DLD) have varied strengths and difficulties in both language and cognition but we do not yet have a com…

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Apr 8

Coming up in May and June are a whole series of #DevLangDis CPD events including a journal club and the first 'working with adults with DLD' network.
Check them out: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/30445474866

NAPLIC

NAPLIC is the UK organisation for professionals who work with children and young people with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and other Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). Our aim i...

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Mar 20

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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EngagewithDLD @edldproject.bsky.social · Mar 13

📢 Calling all DLD researchers!
Got a study on DLD?
Feature your research in our monthly email & connect with 400+ E-DLD members!
Boost visibility | Make an impact
Super easy! Just 2 short forms & ethics approval.
Ready? Visit our website 🔗 www.engage-dld.com/information-...
#DevLangDis

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Professor Cristina McKean @cristina-mckean.bsky.social · Feb 28

Come and join my growing team! An exciting opportunity to help us to evaluate the ELIM-I. Please repost @drhelenslt.bsky.social @carolinebowen.bsky.social @naplic.bsky.social @yvonnewren.bsky.social @natmunro.bsky.social

Department of Education, University of Oxford @education.ox.ac.uk · Feb 27

🚨We’re Hiring: Research Assistant🚨

Join our research team working on national & international studies in Speech, Language & Communication Needs and SEND.

🔍 Interested? Find out more & apply here: bit.ly/43gBWAe

#Hiring #ResearchAssistant #SEND #SpeechLanguage #JobOpportunity

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Ashley Blake @ashleyrblake.bsky.social · Feb 4

Hot off the press! We are delighted to share the latest issue of the BPS Cognitive Psychology Bulletin explore.bps.org.uk/content/bpscog…
Thank you to all our contributors. It has been a pleasure to work on this issue with Harriet Smith and Nick Perham.

https://explore.bps.org.uk/content/bpscog…

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Ashley Blake @ashleyrblake.bsky.social · Jan 31

Hi Claire, I recommend getting in touch with @edldproject.bsky.social
Also Rachel Sievers but I don't think she is on Blue Sky.

EngagewithDLD (@edldproject.bsky.social)

The Engage with DLD project's aim is to make DLD research accessible to everyone and link individuals with #DevLangDis with #DLD researchers

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TICLD @ticld.bsky.social · Jan 21

We are looking for #DLD #SLT #SLP #Speechie researchers, lecturers, professors to fill out our 5 minute survey.

What textbooks do you use to teach about #DevelopmentalLanguageDisorder #DLD?

What taxonomies do you know about which discuss child language disorders?

@ashajournals.bsky.social

TICLD @ticld.bsky.social · Jan 21

As part of the TICLD programme of research we aim to develop a taxonomy to precisely and comprehensively specify the active ingredients of oral language SLT interventions for children with or at risk for (D)LD.

Please click on the link below to complete our survey
ucc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · Jan 7

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

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Ashley Blake @ashleyrblake.bsky.social · Jan 7

Congratulations Eloise! That's an amazing feeling!!

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Marah Jaraisy @marahjaraisy.bsky.social · Jan 7

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 👩‍🎓💼

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Marah Jaraisy @marahjaraisy.bsky.social · Jan 7

🎉 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. 🚀

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Ashley Blake @ashleyrblake.bsky.social · Dec 17

Thank you!

Ashley Blake @ashleyrblake.bsky.social · Dec 17

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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Dagmar Divjak @dagmardivjak.bsky.social · Dec 4

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 · Nov 21

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!🌞

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Ashley Blake @ashleyrblake.bsky.social · Nov 14

I love getting ideas for new books! I've just read James by Percival Everett and am about to start Brotherless Night by V.V. Ganeshananthan.

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · Nov 13

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

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Ashley Blake @ashleyrblake.bsky.social · Sep 25

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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Nikki Botting @profnikkibotting.bsky.social · Sep 23

Still looking for families with children born between March & June 2020 to take part in our BICYCLE #study looking at #talking and #thinking skills.

Over 100 participants so far. More families from SouthWest England and East Midlands particularly needed so that we get a good spread.

#research

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · Sep 23

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 [email protected] for info.

@wordaware.bsky.social
@susanebbels.bsky.social

Dara DataVis @daraprojectcity.bsky.social · Jan 8

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.

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Ashley Blake @ashleyrblake.bsky.social · Sep 17

Thank you so much, Mahmoud!! 😁

Ashley Blake @ashleyrblake.bsky.social · Sep 15

Thank you!!