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Claire R

Claire R

@clairer123.bsky.social

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Speech and language therapist | #AuDHD | Founder ChatterPack.net | Author of ADHD and Me

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · Jun 28

It is an inclusive approach. Yet to find a child who doesn't respond.

Book out now www.routledge.com/Concept-Cat-...

Concept Cat: Teaching Concepts in the Early Years

Conceptual vocabulary shapes children’s thinking in the Early Years and forms the foundation for later mathematical and scientific learning. However, these words are abstract and often tricky to learn...

www.routledge.com

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · Jun 28

Animations here liftlessons.co/conceptcat
Assessment and result results coming soon!

Concept Cat — Lift Lessons

Claire R @clairer123.bsky.social · Jun 28

Flicking through some of the most joyful Concept Cat raps/songs on YouTube. Such a fun, engaging way to develop vocab! I can see this being a really useful approach for some of my gestalt language processors too (esp those at Stage 3 & beyond). Definitely worth checking out! @wordaware.bsky.social

Claire R @clairer123.bsky.social · May 29

Thanks! It’s a great way to switch off/de-stress. I’m on AL this week and have spent the morning making mermaid hair!

Claire R @clairer123.bsky.social · May 28

Deal!

Claire R @clairer123.bsky.social · May 28

Ah, thanks Jayne!

Claire R @clairer123.bsky.social · May 28

That’s what my family said, but my day job uses up all my brain power, so this is just for fun!

Claire R @clairer123.bsky.social · May 28

Hey you! Hope you’re doing ok R xx

Claire R @clairer123.bsky.social · May 28

That’s very kind, but the truth is that I either find an outlet for my creations or I need a bigger house!

Claire R @clairer123.bsky.social · May 28

That’s a good point. I’ve contacted a local homeless charity asking if they might be able to donate/sell to raise funds.

Claire R @clairer123.bsky.social · May 28

It really has flown by. Dinky was 1 in Feb & she’s almost as sassy as her big sister now! 💜

Claire R @clairer123.bsky.social · May 28

Thank you! I think he’s going to be very loved!

I’d really like to make a few things for a charity (or similar) - any ideas?

Claire R @clairer123.bsky.social · May 28

Does anyone know of a charity or something similar I could make toys for? (puppets/teddies, etc)

Claire R @clairer123.bsky.social · May 28

I’ve also made him red wellies & a mini umbrella and a matching red hat - toddler sized for her to wear, but had to force myself to wrap it all up this morning because I don’t think I’d have stopped!

Claire R @clairer123.bsky.social · May 28

Still completely addicted to crocheting so I thought I’d make Paddington bear (& some of his many outfits!) for my granddaughter’s 3rd birthday. Really pleased with how these turned out 💜

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Mar 30

Following yesterday's #NAPLIC25 conference we noticed lots of new people on BlueSky. This DLD starter pack will link you up with lots of top #DevLangDis people.
Welcome!

go.bsky.app/FMV4dou

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Symbol Speech and Language @symbolsalt.bsky.social · Mar 31

📣🗣️💜 We’re excited to launch our new webpage focused on Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
Let’s raise awareness and support those living with DLD! 🌱
#DLD #DevlLangDis #DevelopmentalLanguageDisorder
symbolconnect.co.uk/developmenta...

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) — Symbol

DEVELOPMENTAL LANGUAGE DISORDER

symbolconnect.co.uk

Claire R @clairer123.bsky.social · Mar 28

I mentioned them / the book / resources to the 2 SENCOs but I don’t work on Fridays so haven’t had a chance to look myself yet. Although I’ve got all of the other WA books & I’ve no doubt this is just as excellent!

Claire R @clairer123.bsky.social · Mar 27

Excellent @wordaware.bsky.social workshop today, jam packed with fun, engaging ideas to help build children’s vocabulary - already emailed 2 SENCOs to recommend they sign up!

Claire R @clairer123.bsky.social · Mar 22

Excellent article for all SLTs/SLPs regardless of speciality / areas of interest #WeSpeechies

Power and practice: A critique of evidence-based practice for the profession of speech-language pathology

Published in Advances in Speech Language Pathology (Vol. 6, No. 2, 2004)

www.tandfonline.com

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RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · Mar 18

"They don't realize how hard he has to try every day". A team of researchers have listened to caregivers' experience of parenting a child with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). I think lots of you will find this interesting. You can read the article here onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....

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

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onlinelibrary.wiley.com

Claire R @clairer123.bsky.social · Mar 20

Looking forward to some @wordaware.bsky.social training that’s happening in my team soon AND apparently you’re running it Stephen!

Claire R @clairer123.bsky.social · Feb 23

3 schools handed out 2,408 fixed term exclusions in one term??

Claire R @clairer123.bsky.social · Feb 20

Also, agree, it isn’t a new concept at all, it’s just explained very well & fundamental to the approach a lot of children need - including the majority on my caseload who are gestalt language processors/AAC users, so I spend a lot of time explaining/modelling these things!

Claire R @clairer123.bsky.social · Feb 20

Oh this is great! Thank you for sharing, I think I’ll be using it a lot!