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NAPLIC
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UK charity for all professionals who work with children and young people with Developmental Language Disorder.
#SLCN #DevLangDis #SEND #oracy naplic.org.uk
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Oct 7
#DLDday is coming next week, so now is a good time to check out the Developmental Language Disorder starter pack. #DevLangDis

go.bsky.app/FMV4dou
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speechandlanguk.bsky.social
We've written an open letter to Richard Tice in response to his comments on SEND. We're urging him and Reform UK to speak up and help over 900,000 children with #SEND-related speech and language challenges across the country.

Together, we can help every child learn, grow and thrive.
November 27, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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naitscotland.bsky.social
We are enjoying the #RCSLT Conference 2025 today. Here's our poster about current practice in identifying adults with Developmental Language Disorder in Scotland and steps to address gaps in provision
nait.scot/document/nai...
#DLD @naplic.bsky.social @radld.bsky.social @rcpsych.bsky.social
This is a small image of the poster described about developmental language disorder in adults and current practice in adult speech and langauge therapy services in Scotland that can be found on the NAIT website
November 26, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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speechbubblescio.bsky.social
In our small group drama programme we support young childrens developing...

*Communication
*Collaborative skills
*Creative thinking
And
*Problem solving
And we have the evidence to support that claim!

Research, Reports & Writing — Speech Bubbles share.google/FAZsTgu1xn7y...
November 26, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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wordaware.bsky.social
Some positive news.
In tonight's group for families of young people with DLD it was wonderful hearing reports of secondary teachers who were having positive impacts on students with #DevLangDis. Maths teachers in particular!
November 24, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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edldproject.bsky.social
Happy Monday E-DLD followers! Today's research study aimed to investigate whether there are relationships between executive functions and oral language skills.

Read the research summary on our website!
www.engage-dld.com/post/executi...

#DevLangDis #DLD #executivefunction #OralLanguagesSkills
November 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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jaacapjournals.bsky.social
#JAACAP Translations highlights the current inequity in mental health research and services for young people with developmental language disorders and sets out priorities for future research and practice. #DLD https://twp.ai/4inrSg
November 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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katestarrslcn.bsky.social
💜💛I highly recommend this. Delivering DLD Together is incredibly rewarding. It's not hyperbole to say I have seen the life-changing impact DLD Together can have for families. It's a privilege to help families on their journey w/ understanding #DevLangDis & celebrating + supporting their child.💛💜
naplic.bsky.social NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 6d
'DLD Together' is our joint inititaive with @afasic.bsky.social to empower families about DLD. We are building a network of trainers, which could include you.
The next training is on Dec 3rd. Free and online. Open to professionals who work with those with #DevLangDis.
www.naplic.org.uk/dld/
November 21, 2025 at 6:59 PM
naplic.bsky.social
'DLD Together' is our joint inititaive with @afasic.bsky.social to empower families about DLD. We are building a network of trainers, which could include you.
The next training is on Dec 3rd. Free and online. Open to professionals who work with those with #DevLangDis.
www.naplic.org.uk/dld/
November 21, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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ashajournals.bsky.social
#JSLHR researchers explore the often-complex dilemmas of diagnosing developmental language disorder (DLD), noting the potential of #DLD as a neurodevelopmental, multidimensional spectrum. https://on.asha.org/47NwCGu

@karlamcgregor.bsky.social @sigperspectives.bsky.social
Developmental Language Disorder as a Multidimensional Neurodevelopmental Spectrum: Implications for Diagnosis
Purpose: We aimed to create a comprehensive understanding of the dilemmas involved in the diagnosis of developmental language disorder (DLD) and ...
pubs.asha.org
November 21, 2025 at 1:06 AM
naplic.bsky.social
Brilliant DLD diagnostic network today hearing from Jackie Moxon, Speech and Language Therapist and parent of a young man with DLD. Lots of amazing nuggets.
1: the emotional toll of standardised assessments. They are demoralising and can leave feeling vulnerable
#DevLangDis 🧵
November 20, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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wordaware.bsky.social
This paper is a real benchmark and will be of great interest to anyone who works with those with DLD. (Developmental Language Disorder)
#DevLangDis
November 19, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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afasic.bsky.social
🎄 Double your impact this Christmas! 🎄
From 2–9 December, support Afasic through the Big Give Christmas Appeal.
Every donation will be matched, helping children with speech and language needs.
💥 One donation = twice the support
🕒 One week only
#BigGive #ChristmasAppeal #Afasic #DLD #SLCN
November 20, 2025 at 10:55 AM
naplic.bsky.social
Get your voice heard and input into the DfE SEND reforms engagement events.
We need #SLCN represented!
councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/work-us/even...
SEND Regional Engagement Events with the Department for Education
A series of events
councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 11:13 AM
naplic.bsky.social
And now it's today. 3.30 pm
naplic.bsky.social NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 7d
It's come around fast, but the next DLD diagnostic network is tomorrow. Free to members. Spontaneous bookings welcome!
www.naplic.org.uk/events/
Join NAPLIC from just £20 per annum. Bargain!
www.naplic.org.uk/membership/
#DevLangDis
November 20, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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carolinebowen.bsky.social
JUST WHEN I THOUGHT TODAY COULDN'T GET ANY BETTER, 🦋 #bskySPEECHIES❗@karlamcgregor.bsky.social and co are 🔥on fire🔥 in @ashajournals.bsky.social in a 🆓🔓 article about #devlangdis and its spectral nature. This assertion will stay with me: "To diagnose is to categorize". pubs.asha.org/doi/full/10....
Developmental Language Disorder as a Multidimensional Neurodevelopmental Spectrum: Implications for Diagnosis
Purpose: We aimed to create a comprehensive understanding of the dilemmas involved in the diagnosis of developmental language disorder (DLD) and ...
pubs.asha.org
November 15, 2025 at 8:30 AM
naplic.bsky.social
It's come around fast, but the next DLD diagnostic network is tomorrow. Free to members. Spontaneous bookings welcome!
www.naplic.org.uk/events/
Join NAPLIC from just £20 per annum. Bargain!
www.naplic.org.uk/membership/
#DevLangDis
November 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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nichola-slp.bsky.social
New open access paper: Developmental Language Disorder as a Multidimensional Neurodevelopmental Spectrum: Implications for Diagnosis #SLPeeps #DevLangDis pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/... Such a useful, thought-provoking read!
Developmental Language Disorder as a Multidimensional Neurodevelopmental Spectrum: Implications for Diagnosis
Purpose: We aimed to create a comprehensive understanding of the dilemmas involved in the diagnosis of developmental language disorder (DLD) and ...
pubs.asha.org
November 17, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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moorhouseinstitute.com
Our brand new Podcast, The DLD DownLoaD, is now live!

In our first episode, Ollie Riley shares his journey from Moor House School & College to the marathon starting line and beyond.

open.spotify.com/episode/5nDf...

#dlddownload #devlangdis @radld.bsky.social
Running the Extra Mile: Life with DLD
open.spotify.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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edldproject.bsky.social
What research exists on making data visualisation accessible to adults with language disabilities?

Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/what-re...
Original article: doi.org/10.1111/1460...
YouTube summary: youtu.be/dViI0H52Skg

#DevLangDis #DLD #datavisualisation #accessibility
November 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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meetdld.bsky.social
💜What does it mean if your sibling has DLD?
This books explains a diagnosis & gives them words to explain it to others.
💛 Looks at skills they have as a sibling & how to look after themselves.
💜 Available via online retailers.
My brother has DLD amzn.eu/d/8Hyb20V
My sister has DLD amzn.eu/d/dbF0oIT
November 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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lottiegasp.bsky.social
⭐ New paper published in Psychiatry Research ⭐

🧬 Available genetic measures can’t yet help us identify individuals with low language at 11 years

#DevLangDis #DLD #genetics #language
doi.org/10.1016/j.ps... 1/n
Available genetic measures can’t help us identify individuals with low language at 11 years. 1. What this research is about. About 1 in 10 children has a language disorder. It’s hard to identify these children when they are young. This makes it hard to give them the support they need. Picture of a parent looking at a child with a magnifying glass. 2. What the researchers did. We calculated a measure that represents part of an individual’s genetic risk of having lower language skills. We combined this genetic measure with parent survey questions to see how well they predicted individuals’ language at 11 years. Picture of a strand of DNA plus a parent holding a child and a survey. 3. What the researchers found. We repeated the results across 2 groups. In both groups, the survey questions could predict about three quarters of children with low language at 11 years. See the “Survey only” bars in the graph. A graph shows that "Survey only" had 86% and 74% accuracy. Our genetic measures did not improve how well we could predict individuals’ later language very much. The numbers for “Survey and genetics” are not that much higher than the dark bars. A graph shows that "Survey and genetics" had 87% and 78% accuracy. 4. What this means. Genetics can’t help yet with identifying most young children with language disorders. The best ways are still to ask parents questions, or for a clinician to observe the child. Learn more here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2025.116826 or email: gasparini.lorett@gmail.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:50 AM
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speechandlanguk.bsky.social
How much do you know about Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)?

Our Lightning Lesson: DLD – A Hidden Challenge will help you spot the signs and support children with confidence. Part of our Primary Bundle, but free until the end of November!

Sign up here➡️ https://bit.ly/4ohO5fK
Infographic detailing public knowledge about Developmental Language Disorder. It shows a large circle graph: 71.6% of respondents know little to nothing, 22.7% know a bit, and 5.7% are well-informed. Caption states, 'Together, we can change this.'
November 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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speechandlanguk.bsky.social
Data from the Department for Education shows that 30% of children with SEND have speech and language challenges.

Learn more about why it's so important that these children are put at the heart of SEND reform: https://bit.ly/47CfJhT
Graphic showing that 30% of pupils with SEND have speech and language challenges, depicted by three, sad red speech bubble icons and seven blue speech bubble icons against a dark background.
November 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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carolinebowen.bsky.social
🔐 In @ashajournals.bsky.social authors emphasise the strength of sentence repetition for screening, saying (1) it should be the cornerstone of language screening (2) +research is needed to see if additional language tests enhance accuracy. pubs.asha.org/doi/abs/10.1...
🦋 #bskySPEECHIES #DevLangDis
Evaluating the Relative Importance of Seven Language Screening Measures: A Preliminary Investigation
Purpose: This preliminary study evaluated the relative importance of seven language screening measures, including sentence repetition, vocabulary...
pubs.asha.org
November 14, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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edldproject.bsky.social
Today's research study aimed to investigate how motivation is related to job search behaviours in young people with DLD.

Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/motivat...
Original article: doi.org/10.1177/2396...

#DevLangDis #DLD #motivation #behaviour #jobsearch
#lestweforget
November 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM