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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 2d

#DLDday is coming next week, so now is a good time to check out the Developmental Language Disorder starter pack. #DevLangDis

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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 3d

DEAP Assessment for Children with SSD - 15/10/25 📆

Gain the skills and confidence to administer the DEAP assessment during this half-day course. DEAP assessment is recommended by @rcslt as part of core assessments for children.

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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 8d

𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀

Whether you’re looking to learn something new or update your existing knowledge and skills, we’ve got you covered ✔️

There’s a fabulous range of courses running this October!

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#training #cpd #BlueSkySpeechies

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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 10d

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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 10d

How can we best support children’s language in the early years?

Find out in our live Zoom course with SLT Wendy Lee 📚

⏰ 9:30–4:30 UK
📆 16/10/25

Explore the effectiveness of various interventions in enhancing language and communicative development in preschool children.

#EarlyYears #LangDev #SLT

Supporting children's language in the early years | Course Beetle

Discover effective techniques and interventions to improve language and communicative development in the early years.

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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 14d

FREE WEBINAR Paediatric Optimised Conversation Approach (POCA)

An unmissable opportunity to find out about how POCA training will provide you with the knowledge and skills to have practical, positive and productive conversations during sessions.

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#SLT #SLT2Be

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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 15d

📢 Last call for bookings! Articulation Disorder - 8th October 📆

Identify articulation disorders in children with Dr Jan Broomfield. Learn how to differentiate between articulation disorders with phonological consequences & phonological difficulties.

#BlueSkySpeechies #training

Articulation Disorders | Course Beetle

Identify articulation disorders in children differentiating those with phonological consequences and phonological difficulties.

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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 16d

NEW: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Adults Who Stammer: Affirming Practice

This course invites each participant to take a deep dive into Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to fully meet the needs of adults who stammer.

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#SLT #SLP #SLT2Be

ACT | Course Beetle

ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy promotes psychological flexibility. This course is for SLTs who work with adults who stammer.

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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 17d

Looking to train your team?

We offer:

• Closed group courses
• Block bookings with discounts
• Mix & match packages

Our training is flexible and tailored to your service’s needs.

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#SLT #CPD #SpeechTherapy #SLTTraining

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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 22d

𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗗 Training - Feb 2026

Discover how to create truly functional communication systems for children who need #AAC to support their communication.

Learn and practice using PODD from a licensed trainer in this two-day course.

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#AAC #PODD #Training #Communication

PODD Training | Course Beetle

PODD has become a popular and effective tool for autistic children. It sits alongside other communication systems like Makaton and PECs.

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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 24d

🎫 You’re invited! FREE webinar

Join us for an unmissable opportunity to discover how the LSVT LOUD approach has been adapted for use with children and young people, including those with Down's Syndrome and cerebral palsy.

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#BlueSkySpeechies #freebie

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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 29d

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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 29d

Clinical Management of Childhood Apraxia of Speech - 25th Sep 📆

🔹Review the latest evidence
🔹Assessment protocols
🔹Specific assessment tools
🔹Differential diagnosis
🔹Evidence-based intervention approaches

Book your place online 👇

#SpeechTherapy #SLP #CPD

Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) | Course Beetle

Clinical Management of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is a new one-day course with Dr Pam Williams, linking to the RCSLT guidance on CAS

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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · Sep 8

Advanced Transcription Skills - 25th Sep 📆

Dr Jill Titterington leads this advanced transcription course. It supports SLTs in revising narrow and broad transcription, as well as the vowel system using the quadrilateral system.

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#CPD #SLT

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International Association for the Study of Child Language @iasclchildlang.bsky.social · Sep 4

Next week, the Child Language Symposium takes place at the University of Reading (UK) between Sept. 8 and 10. There will be all kinds of milestone celebrations, including 50 years of SLT and 60 years of Linguistics at the University of Reading. Enjoy!
research.reading.ac.uk/cls2025/

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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · Sep 3

Introducing Solution-Focused Practice - 12th Sept

Learn more about the SFP approach, its applications, and leave with the skills to apply it in your practice straight away.

This is genuinely an encouraging and affirming training for you and your practice!

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#coaching #SLT

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RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · Aug 31

Support for those with DLD is all about team work.

We'd really like to hear examples of teams working well. What helped it work? Share your experiences so others can learn and be inspired.

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#DLDday

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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · Sep 1

⚠️ Only a few places left - DLD Training - 9th Sept

Learn about the growing and solid evidence base that examines assessment and intervention. Discover how to apply this in everyday practice.

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#dld #devlangdis

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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · Aug 27

September courses

Looking to learn something new? Seeking to update your existing knowledge and skills? We’ve got you covered 💪

Courses cover a range of subjects and levels of expertise.

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#training #cpd #BlueSkySpeechies

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RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · Aug 26

This is something we PASSIONATELY believe in: with support people with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) can thrive.

Join us on Friday October 17th 2025. The theme this year is 'you can't see DLD.' We really want to make it visible.

#DLDDay #DevLangDis
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · Aug 25

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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · Aug 25

**Limited spaces available**

We have a few remaining spaces on our DLD course on September 9th.

Review the growing and solid evidence base that examines assessment and intervention. Learn how to apply this in everyday practice.

#dld #devlangdis

DLD Training | Course Beetle

During this course we consider how using evidence-based approaches can be support the differential diagnosis of DLD through assessment.

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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · Aug 18

Self-study training courses 💻

We know it’s not always easy to access live training, especially when juggling a heavy caseload. That’s why we have a growing range of self-study courses to help you keep up your #CPD

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#SLT #SLT2Be #SLP

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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · Aug 13

Are you a speech and language therapist looking to enhance your skills? Learn how to assess the language and communication needs of young people with SEMH challenges in this self-study course.

💻 Practical. Flexible. Impactful.
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#SLT #SEMH #CPD

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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · Aug 11

Looking to train your team?

We offer:
🔒 Closed group courses
✔️ Block bookings with discounts
♾️Mix & match packages

We're here to help you get the right training for your team!

Browse courses & get in touch 👉 coursebeetle.co.uk/training-for...

#SLT #CPD #SpeechTherapy #SLTTraining

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