Jo Wallinger
@jowallinger.bsky.social
Research Speech & Language Therapist exploring people’s experiences of Developmental Language Disorder at work #DLDAtWork. #PhD Student #DevLangDis #Literacy #ExperienceInformed.
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#BskySpeechies 🦋
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#BskySpeechies 🦋
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New open access paper: Being understood: Neurodivergent care leavers’ perspectives on their own communication skills Some really important insights about the importance of connection and advocacy for young people with #DevLangDis #SLPeeps
doi.org/10.1177/0265...
doi.org/10.1177/0265...
Being understood: Neurodivergent care leavers’ perspectives on their own communication skills - Sarah Spencer, Vicki Roberts, Kerstin Schroeter, Judy Clegg, 2026
Background Emerging research has suggested that a significant proportion of children and young people in looked after care present with communication needs incl...
doi.org
February 10, 2026 at 7:20 AM
New open access paper: Being understood: Neurodivergent care leavers’ perspectives on their own communication skills Some really important insights about the importance of connection and advocacy for young people with #DevLangDis #SLPeeps
doi.org/10.1177/0265...
doi.org/10.1177/0265...
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We are excited about our conference (of course), but also OVER THE TOP EXCITED about amazing artist, Frankie Boyle talking about her lived experience of DLD (Developmental Language Disorder). Don't miss it. May 9th, Birmingham. www.naplic.org.uk/conferences/ #DevLangDis
February 6, 2026 at 11:08 AM
We are excited about our conference (of course), but also OVER THE TOP EXCITED about amazing artist, Frankie Boyle talking about her lived experience of DLD (Developmental Language Disorder). Don't miss it. May 9th, Birmingham. www.naplic.org.uk/conferences/ #DevLangDis
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Lived experience of those living with DLD is a key component of our conferences, and so we look forward to welcoming Finlay Urquhart, a young person with Developmental Language Disorder to Birmingham on May 9th.
Join us! www.naplic.org.uk/conferences/
#DevLangDis
Join us! www.naplic.org.uk/conferences/
#DevLangDis
February 3, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Lived experience of those living with DLD is a key component of our conferences, and so we look forward to welcoming Finlay Urquhart, a young person with Developmental Language Disorder to Birmingham on May 9th.
Join us! www.naplic.org.uk/conferences/
#DevLangDis
Join us! www.naplic.org.uk/conferences/
#DevLangDis
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Such a brilliant working with adults with DLD network meeting today, discussing case studies.
The sense of relief expressed at being diagnosed with Developmental Language Disorder and how it 'explains everything'.
Thanks Francesca Beard, Lucy Wang & @sieversslt.bsky.social
#DevLangDis
The sense of relief expressed at being diagnosed with Developmental Language Disorder and how it 'explains everything'.
Thanks Francesca Beard, Lucy Wang & @sieversslt.bsky.social
#DevLangDis
January 30, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Such a brilliant working with adults with DLD network meeting today, discussing case studies.
The sense of relief expressed at being diagnosed with Developmental Language Disorder and how it 'explains everything'.
Thanks Francesca Beard, Lucy Wang & @sieversslt.bsky.social
#DevLangDis
The sense of relief expressed at being diagnosed with Developmental Language Disorder and how it 'explains everything'.
Thanks Francesca Beard, Lucy Wang & @sieversslt.bsky.social
#DevLangDis
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It really underlined the power of diagnosis. Their paths to diagnosis were often tortuous. Mental health, unemployment and so many wrong paths. What a difference better identification of DLD could make! #DevLangDis
January 30, 2026 at 10:17 PM
It really underlined the power of diagnosis. Their paths to diagnosis were often tortuous. Mental health, unemployment and so many wrong paths. What a difference better identification of DLD could make! #DevLangDis
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Our 2026 conference is coming up in May!
'DLD: Research, Practice and Lived Experience'
In person, in Birmingham.
Book your place now!
www.naplic.org.uk/conferences/
#DevLangDis
'DLD: Research, Practice and Lived Experience'
In person, in Birmingham.
Book your place now!
www.naplic.org.uk/conferences/
#DevLangDis
January 26, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Our 2026 conference is coming up in May!
'DLD: Research, Practice and Lived Experience'
In person, in Birmingham.
Book your place now!
www.naplic.org.uk/conferences/
#DevLangDis
'DLD: Research, Practice and Lived Experience'
In person, in Birmingham.
Book your place now!
www.naplic.org.uk/conferences/
#DevLangDis
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Since 2018, Oxford Saïd has helped deliver:
🎓 252,000 schoolchildren supported with access to education
💻 22,000 computers in classrooms across 470 schools
🧑🏫 1,200 teachers trained in vital IT skills
All through donating and repurposing old IT equipment, in partnership with The Turing Trust ⬇️
🎓 252,000 schoolchildren supported with access to education
💻 22,000 computers in classrooms across 470 schools
🧑🏫 1,200 teachers trained in vital IT skills
All through donating and repurposing old IT equipment, in partnership with The Turing Trust ⬇️
Thousands of African schoolchildren helped by School donating old IT equipment in partnership with The Turing Trust
Thousands of schoolchildren in Africa have benefitted from invaluable access to education, thanks to years of donations, upcycling and repurposing old IT equipment from Saïd Business School, Universit...
www.sbs.ox.ac.uk
January 16, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Since 2018, Oxford Saïd has helped deliver:
🎓 252,000 schoolchildren supported with access to education
💻 22,000 computers in classrooms across 470 schools
🧑🏫 1,200 teachers trained in vital IT skills
All through donating and repurposing old IT equipment, in partnership with The Turing Trust ⬇️
🎓 252,000 schoolchildren supported with access to education
💻 22,000 computers in classrooms across 470 schools
🧑🏫 1,200 teachers trained in vital IT skills
All through donating and repurposing old IT equipment, in partnership with The Turing Trust ⬇️
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Painted in 1913, Paul Nash gave this picture the ultimate simplicity of a title, 'A Drawing.' The elm trees marked the boundary of his family's home at Wood Lane House, Iver Heath in Buckinghamshire. Trees always held a spiritual quality for him.
January 26, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Painted in 1913, Paul Nash gave this picture the ultimate simplicity of a title, 'A Drawing.' The elm trees marked the boundary of his family's home at Wood Lane House, Iver Heath in Buckinghamshire. Trees always held a spiritual quality for him.
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Happy Thursday E-DLD followers!
You can submit an application here: www.engage-dld.com/contact-8
For more information: www.engage-dld.com/information-...
#DevLangDis #DLD #CallingAllDLDResearchers #ResearchAdvertisement
You can submit an application here: www.engage-dld.com/contact-8
For more information: www.engage-dld.com/information-...
#DevLangDis #DLD #CallingAllDLDResearchers #ResearchAdvertisement
January 22, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Happy Thursday E-DLD followers!
You can submit an application here: www.engage-dld.com/contact-8
For more information: www.engage-dld.com/information-...
#DevLangDis #DLD #CallingAllDLDResearchers #ResearchAdvertisement
You can submit an application here: www.engage-dld.com/contact-8
For more information: www.engage-dld.com/information-...
#DevLangDis #DLD #CallingAllDLDResearchers #ResearchAdvertisement
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‼️ Only 3 weeks left ‼️
Abstract submissions for #CLS2026 are closing soon. We welcome submissions from academics and early-career researchers (including PhD students and clinical academics) across all areas of child language development. #DevLangDis #SLT #SLCN
🗓 Deadline: 10 Feb 2026 (midnight)
Abstract submissions for #CLS2026 are closing soon. We welcome submissions from academics and early-career researchers (including PhD students and clinical academics) across all areas of child language development. #DevLangDis #SLT #SLCN
🗓 Deadline: 10 Feb 2026 (midnight)
January 20, 2026 at 1:44 PM
‼️ Only 3 weeks left ‼️
Abstract submissions for #CLS2026 are closing soon. We welcome submissions from academics and early-career researchers (including PhD students and clinical academics) across all areas of child language development. #DevLangDis #SLT #SLCN
🗓 Deadline: 10 Feb 2026 (midnight)
Abstract submissions for #CLS2026 are closing soon. We welcome submissions from academics and early-career researchers (including PhD students and clinical academics) across all areas of child language development. #DevLangDis #SLT #SLCN
🗓 Deadline: 10 Feb 2026 (midnight)
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Happy Sunday E-DLD followers! Today's research study aimed to investigate how care leavers evaluate their language and communication abilities.
Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/dld-in-...
Original article: doi.org/10.3390/ijer...
#DevLangDis #DLD #CareLeavers #LanguageAndCommunication
Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/dld-in-...
Original article: doi.org/10.3390/ijer...
#DevLangDis #DLD #CareLeavers #LanguageAndCommunication
January 11, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Happy Sunday E-DLD followers! Today's research study aimed to investigate how care leavers evaluate their language and communication abilities.
Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/dld-in-...
Original article: doi.org/10.3390/ijer...
#DevLangDis #DLD #CareLeavers #LanguageAndCommunication
Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/dld-in-...
Original article: doi.org/10.3390/ijer...
#DevLangDis #DLD #CareLeavers #LanguageAndCommunication
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'DLD and literacy' is the theme for next week's SLCN specialist teacher network. Sharing knowledge and learning together.
CPD dates and bookings are www.naplic.org.uk/events/
Join NAPLIC: www.naplic.org.uk/membership/ #DevLangDis
CPD dates and bookings are www.naplic.org.uk/events/
Join NAPLIC: www.naplic.org.uk/membership/ #DevLangDis
January 6, 2026 at 2:54 PM
'DLD and literacy' is the theme for next week's SLCN specialist teacher network. Sharing knowledge and learning together.
CPD dates and bookings are www.naplic.org.uk/events/
Join NAPLIC: www.naplic.org.uk/membership/ #DevLangDis
CPD dates and bookings are www.naplic.org.uk/events/
Join NAPLIC: www.naplic.org.uk/membership/ #DevLangDis
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Happy new year! If your eyes glaze over when people start talking philosophy in research, then read this! Proud to have been a co-author on this paper explaining why the assumptions we make about the world matter for our research bjgp.org/content/76/7...
‘You can mix your methods, but you can’t mix your paradigms’: a guide to ontology and epistemology for the confused researcher
Research is an attempt to find out something useful about the world. Whether we like it or not, how we choose our methods, conduct data analysis, and draw conclusions flow from our underpinning assump...
bjgp.org
January 2, 2026 at 7:28 AM
Happy new year! If your eyes glaze over when people start talking philosophy in research, then read this! Proud to have been a co-author on this paper explaining why the assumptions we make about the world matter for our research bjgp.org/content/76/7...
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Only 15 days to get that abstract submitted for the 1st ever International Conference on Primary Progressive Aphasia @icppa.bsky.social
Did you know Prof Gorno-Tempini is our keynote speaker? With Dr Chris Hardy & Dr Cathy Taylor-Rubin as invited speakers!
www.speechtherapyppa.com/icppa-confer...
Did you know Prof Gorno-Tempini is our keynote speaker? With Dr Chris Hardy & Dr Cathy Taylor-Rubin as invited speakers!
www.speechtherapyppa.com/icppa-confer...
ICPPA Conference Call for Papers | Speech Therapy PPA
Call for papers for the International Conference on Primary Progressive Aphasia (ICPPA) 2026 in London, UK. Submit abstracts by January 15, 2026.
www.speechtherapyppa.com
December 31, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Only 15 days to get that abstract submitted for the 1st ever International Conference on Primary Progressive Aphasia @icppa.bsky.social
Did you know Prof Gorno-Tempini is our keynote speaker? With Dr Chris Hardy & Dr Cathy Taylor-Rubin as invited speakers!
www.speechtherapyppa.com/icppa-confer...
Did you know Prof Gorno-Tempini is our keynote speaker? With Dr Chris Hardy & Dr Cathy Taylor-Rubin as invited speakers!
www.speechtherapyppa.com/icppa-confer...
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I was on the #RCSLT podcast to discuss our #IJLCD paper where we identified 6 questions we can ask parents of 2-3-year-olds that have >70% sensitivity and specificity for predicting language outcome 8 years later when the child is 11-12yo #DLD #DevLangDis 1/3
www.buzzsprout.com/1211822/epis...
www.buzzsprout.com/1211822/epis...
IJLCD - Six questions, eight years later: identifying early predictors of language development - RCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
In this podcast we chat with Loretta Gasparini about the research she led on finding a robust predictor tool for persistent language disorders. The aim of this research is to identify young chil...
www.buzzsprout.com
December 17, 2025 at 1:47 AM
I was on the #RCSLT podcast to discuss our #IJLCD paper where we identified 6 questions we can ask parents of 2-3-year-olds that have >70% sensitivity and specificity for predicting language outcome 8 years later when the child is 11-12yo #DLD #DevLangDis 1/3
www.buzzsprout.com/1211822/epis...
www.buzzsprout.com/1211822/epis...
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Yesterday's sunset 🌅
📷 Instagram | 12AtOxford
📷 Instagram | 12AtOxford
December 17, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Yesterday's sunset 🌅
📷 Instagram | 12AtOxford
📷 Instagram | 12AtOxford
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We need you:
Calling all researchers who do work in the field of primary progressive aphasia!
The first ever Int Conf on PPA 16-17th July 2026 in 🇬🇧
Only 6 weeks until the call for papers closes: www.speechtherapyppa.com/icppa-confer...
Calling all researchers who do work in the field of primary progressive aphasia!
The first ever Int Conf on PPA 16-17th July 2026 in 🇬🇧
Only 6 weeks until the call for papers closes: www.speechtherapyppa.com/icppa-confer...
ICPPA Conference Call for Papers | Speech Therapy PPA
Call for papers for the International Conference on Primary Progressive Aphasia (ICPPA) 2026 in London, UK. Submit abstracts by January 15, 2026.
www.speechtherapyppa.com
December 7, 2025 at 8:50 PM
We need you:
Calling all researchers who do work in the field of primary progressive aphasia!
The first ever Int Conf on PPA 16-17th July 2026 in 🇬🇧
Only 6 weeks until the call for papers closes: www.speechtherapyppa.com/icppa-confer...
Calling all researchers who do work in the field of primary progressive aphasia!
The first ever Int Conf on PPA 16-17th July 2026 in 🇬🇧
Only 6 weeks until the call for papers closes: www.speechtherapyppa.com/icppa-confer...
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Welcome @lalyp.bsky.social to BlueSky!
Or at least onto my radar 😄.
Give them a follow and others on the #DevLangDis starter pack.
Building connections for Developmental Language Disorder.
go.bsky.app/FMV4dou
Or at least onto my radar 😄.
Give them a follow and others on the #DevLangDis starter pack.
Building connections for Developmental Language Disorder.
go.bsky.app/FMV4dou
December 16, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Welcome @lalyp.bsky.social to BlueSky!
Or at least onto my radar 😄.
Give them a follow and others on the #DevLangDis starter pack.
Building connections for Developmental Language Disorder.
go.bsky.app/FMV4dou
Or at least onto my radar 😄.
Give them a follow and others on the #DevLangDis starter pack.
Building connections for Developmental Language Disorder.
go.bsky.app/FMV4dou
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So pleased to launch this project! Any adult with #DevLangDis, autism or dyslexia invited to participate! We are also looking for adults without neurodevelopmental diagnoses. Please RT! @profnikkibotting.bsky.social @emilymayjackson.bsky.social @suze-freogirl.bsky.social
We’re inviting adults to take part in a research study exploring language and communication.
✨ This study is not just for students — anyone over 18 who meets the criteria can take part!
SIgn up using this link: redcap.bath.ac.uk/surveys/?s=H...
✨ This study is not just for students — anyone over 18 who meets the criteria can take part!
SIgn up using this link: redcap.bath.ac.uk/surveys/?s=H...
December 6, 2025 at 11:13 AM
So pleased to launch this project! Any adult with #DevLangDis, autism or dyslexia invited to participate! We are also looking for adults without neurodevelopmental diagnoses. Please RT! @profnikkibotting.bsky.social @emilymayjackson.bsky.social @suze-freogirl.bsky.social
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Happy Sunday E-DLD followers! This study aimed to investigate the dilemmas in the diagnosis of DLD.
Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/develop...
Original article: doi.org/10.1044/2025...
YouTube summary: youtu.be/RskuHU_DViM?...
#DevLangDis #DLD #spectrum #diagnosis
Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/develop...
Original article: doi.org/10.1044/2025...
YouTube summary: youtu.be/RskuHU_DViM?...
#DevLangDis #DLD #spectrum #diagnosis
December 7, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Happy Sunday E-DLD followers! This study aimed to investigate the dilemmas in the diagnosis of DLD.
Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/develop...
Original article: doi.org/10.1044/2025...
YouTube summary: youtu.be/RskuHU_DViM?...
#DevLangDis #DLD #spectrum #diagnosis
Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/develop...
Original article: doi.org/10.1044/2025...
YouTube summary: youtu.be/RskuHU_DViM?...
#DevLangDis #DLD #spectrum #diagnosis
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Something exciting is coming…
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new Podcast, The DLD DownLoaD, exploring all things DLD with the help of some amazing guests.
Listen to the teaser now and stay tuned for updates!
bit.ly/4hSO7sd
#DLDdownload #newpodcast #devlangdis #comingsoon
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new Podcast, The DLD DownLoaD, exploring all things DLD with the help of some amazing guests.
Listen to the teaser now and stay tuned for updates!
bit.ly/4hSO7sd
#DLDdownload #newpodcast #devlangdis #comingsoon
The DLD DownLoaD Podcast Trailer
Spotify video
open.spotify.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Something exciting is coming…
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new Podcast, The DLD DownLoaD, exploring all things DLD with the help of some amazing guests.
Listen to the teaser now and stay tuned for updates!
bit.ly/4hSO7sd
#DLDdownload #newpodcast #devlangdis #comingsoon
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new Podcast, The DLD DownLoaD, exploring all things DLD with the help of some amazing guests.
Listen to the teaser now and stay tuned for updates!
bit.ly/4hSO7sd
#DLDdownload #newpodcast #devlangdis #comingsoon
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Got my abstract accepted (with Roland Bal, Ellen Stewart and Lorelei Jones) for the Organisational Behaviour in Healthcare conference, Oxford, 8-10 April 2026.
Who's coming?
www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/events/organ...
Who's coming?
www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/events/organ...
Organisational Behaviour in Health Care (OBHC) Conference 2026 | Saïd Business School
OBHC 2026 in Oxford
www.sbs.ox.ac.uk
December 5, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Got my abstract accepted (with Roland Bal, Ellen Stewart and Lorelei Jones) for the Organisational Behaviour in Healthcare conference, Oxford, 8-10 April 2026.
Who's coming?
www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/events/organ...
Who's coming?
www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/events/organ...
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Congratulations to Rosamund Snow Scholar Jeremy Leslie-Spinks on passing his DPhil viva. His work bridges the communication gap between dancers and clinicians, improving care for injured dancers. 👏🎓
www.gtc.ox.ac.uk/alumni/suppo...
@oxprimarycare.bsky.social
@trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social
www.gtc.ox.ac.uk/alumni/suppo...
@oxprimarycare.bsky.social
@trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Congratulations to Rosamund Snow Scholar Jeremy Leslie-Spinks on passing his DPhil viva. His work bridges the communication gap between dancers and clinicians, improving care for injured dancers. 👏🎓
www.gtc.ox.ac.uk/alumni/suppo...
@oxprimarycare.bsky.social
@trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social
www.gtc.ox.ac.uk/alumni/suppo...
@oxprimarycare.bsky.social
@trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social
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If you are considering signing up for a research project to share your lived experience, go for it! I joined several & they have given me amazing experiences including speaking at the RCSLT conference & NAPLIC
+ meeting incredible people raising awareness & improving the lives of people with #DLD.
+ meeting incredible people raising awareness & improving the lives of people with #DLD.
December 3, 2025 at 9:36 PM
If you are considering signing up for a research project to share your lived experience, go for it! I joined several & they have given me amazing experiences including speaking at the RCSLT conference & NAPLIC
+ meeting incredible people raising awareness & improving the lives of people with #DLD.
+ meeting incredible people raising awareness & improving the lives of people with #DLD.
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ClinAc SLT Committee Meeting today 😀 Great to meet and start to plan exciting things for 2026! We are going to be communicating with all members via Professional Networks; join us to hear our plans
✅📆
community.rcslt.org/s/group/0F9N...
✅📆
community.rcslt.org/s/group/0F9N...
community.rcslt.org
December 2, 2025 at 1:01 PM
ClinAc SLT Committee Meeting today 😀 Great to meet and start to plan exciting things for 2026! We are going to be communicating with all members via Professional Networks; join us to hear our plans
✅📆
community.rcslt.org/s/group/0F9N...
✅📆
community.rcslt.org/s/group/0F9N...