Specific Learning Difficulties Network
@sldnetwork.bsky.social
Multidisciplinary network to coordinate the research agenda for specific learning difficulties and increase engagement with stakeholders.
http://medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk/learning-difficulties
http://medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk/learning-difficulties
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Check out our first monthly webinar of the year with the wonderful Lynn Lovell! Learn all about #dyslexia, #Dyscalculia, and #mathsdifficulties with lots of practical suggestions for supporting at home or at school.
dyscalculianetwork.com/event/unders...
dyscalculianetwork.com/event/unders...
January 5, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Check out our first monthly webinar of the year with the wonderful Lynn Lovell! Learn all about #dyslexia, #Dyscalculia, and #mathsdifficulties with lots of practical suggestions for supporting at home or at school.
dyscalculianetwork.com/event/unders...
dyscalculianetwork.com/event/unders...
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📢 Calling UK mental health professionals working with neurodivergent young adults 📢
Please take part in our research on depression in neurodivergent young adults!
It involves 1 individual interview and 2 focus groups (all online, £25/hour).
Sign-up link: shorturl.at/r3HlO
Reposts appreciated 🙏
Please take part in our research on depression in neurodivergent young adults!
It involves 1 individual interview and 2 focus groups (all online, £25/hour).
Sign-up link: shorturl.at/r3HlO
Reposts appreciated 🙏
January 8, 2026 at 2:51 PM
📢 Calling UK mental health professionals working with neurodivergent young adults 📢
Please take part in our research on depression in neurodivergent young adults!
It involves 1 individual interview and 2 focus groups (all online, £25/hour).
Sign-up link: shorturl.at/r3HlO
Reposts appreciated 🙏
Please take part in our research on depression in neurodivergent young adults!
It involves 1 individual interview and 2 focus groups (all online, £25/hour).
Sign-up link: shorturl.at/r3HlO
Reposts appreciated 🙏
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Reflections on the new consensus definition of Dyslexia from @sldnetwork.bsky.social members led by @kmorsanyi.bsky.social In nutshell: Despite merits in recognising the spectrum of manifestations, it is not straightforward to translate it into practice onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Toward an Improved Understanding of Dyslexia: Reflections on a New Consensus Definition and Its Implications
Inconsistencies in the definition and diagnosis of dyslexia continue to impede research, assessment, and intervention. This paper, authored by members of the UK Specific Learning Difficulties Network...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Reflections on the new consensus definition of Dyslexia from @sldnetwork.bsky.social members led by @kmorsanyi.bsky.social In nutshell: Despite merits in recognising the spectrum of manifestations, it is not straightforward to translate it into practice onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Our Uni of St Andrews Med School colleague Andrew O'Malley used AI to turn his research papers into a podcast, to see how it would turn out. It could be a useful approach for reluctant or time-limited readers, and for dyslexic people. Listen via link.
tinyurl.com/yt4pjc83
tinyurl.com/yt4pjc83
AI Safety in MedEd, Discussed by AI
An experiment in which Google’s NotebookLM turns my own research papers into a podcast-style conversation about the promises and pitfalls of artificial intelligence in medical education.
tinyurl.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Our Uni of St Andrews Med School colleague Andrew O'Malley used AI to turn his research papers into a podcast, to see how it would turn out. It could be a useful approach for reluctant or time-limited readers, and for dyslexic people. Listen via link.
tinyurl.com/yt4pjc83
tinyurl.com/yt4pjc83
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Researchers of this #OpenAccess study review findings from the Cleveland Family Speech and Reading Study, a 25-year longitudinal study of speech sound disorders.
https://on.asha.org/3LepoSS
https://on.asha.org/3LepoSS
The Cleveland Family Speech and Reading Study: A Review of Long-Term Outcomes Linking Phenotypes and Genotypes for Speech Sound Disorders
Purpose: This article reviews findings from the Cleveland Family Speech and Reading Study, a 25-year longitudinal study of speech sound disorders...
on.asha.org
October 27, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Researchers of this #OpenAccess study review findings from the Cleveland Family Speech and Reading Study, a 25-year longitudinal study of speech sound disorders.
https://on.asha.org/3LepoSS
https://on.asha.org/3LepoSS
Anyone know anyone who'd be willing? Always good to have contacts for future requirements, too.
Dyscalculia Press Request
Requirements -
Child with a dyscalculia diagnosis
Child and parent both willing to talk to the press
Based in Scotland
Willing to talk about experiences in Scottish education system
Comment below if you can help
#Dyscalculia #mathsdifficulties #dyscalculiaawareness
Requirements -
Child with a dyscalculia diagnosis
Child and parent both willing to talk to the press
Based in Scotland
Willing to talk about experiences in Scottish education system
Comment below if you can help
#Dyscalculia #mathsdifficulties #dyscalculiaawareness
October 30, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Anyone know anyone who'd be willing? Always good to have contacts for future requirements, too.
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“I am unable to serve in an environment that treats CDC as a tool to generate policies and materials that do not reflect scientific reality and are designed to hurt rather than to improve the public’s health.”
That’s from the resignation of CDC’s Demetre Daskalakis @drdemetre.bsky.social (on X)
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That’s from the resignation of CDC’s Demetre Daskalakis @drdemetre.bsky.social (on X)
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August 28, 2025 at 12:27 AM
“I am unable to serve in an environment that treats CDC as a tool to generate policies and materials that do not reflect scientific reality and are designed to hurt rather than to improve the public’s health.”
That’s from the resignation of CDC’s Demetre Daskalakis @drdemetre.bsky.social (on X)
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That’s from the resignation of CDC’s Demetre Daskalakis @drdemetre.bsky.social (on X)
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Here's a snapshot of what SLDN/members have done and delivered since launch. Click for an overview of the events, papers, connections and contributions. We're also keen to hear how we could add value to the activities, projects or ideas of others in the coming year or so.
August 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Here's a snapshot of what SLDN/members have done and delivered since launch. Click for an overview of the events, papers, connections and contributions. We're also keen to hear how we could add value to the activities, projects or ideas of others in the coming year or so.
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New paper out which captures the lived experience of Specific Learning Difficulties. UK focussed but likely to have commonalities across countries: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... #dyslexia #dyscalculia #dysgraphia @sldnetwork.bsky.social
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June 2, 2025 at 8:14 AM
New paper out which captures the lived experience of Specific Learning Difficulties. UK focussed but likely to have commonalities across countries: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... #dyslexia #dyscalculia #dysgraphia @sldnetwork.bsky.social
Must be someone in our network in scope for this? Will ask around more widely, too.
May 30, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Must be someone in our network in scope for this? Will ask around more widely, too.
TES has published an overview of conclusions from SLDN's cross-sectoral 'Research into practice' event, in the Scotland section. It links to @silparacchini.bsky.social's longer report on our webpage. tinyurl.com/5m7kffd9
April 24, 2025 at 11:21 AM
TES has published an overview of conclusions from SLDN's cross-sectoral 'Research into practice' event, in the Scotland section. It links to @silparacchini.bsky.social's longer report on our webpage. tinyurl.com/5m7kffd9
Deserved 'horn toot' to SLDN's co-chair Prof Silvia Paracchini @silparacchini.bsky.social on her forthcoming inaugural lecture, which is open to the public:
April 4, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Deserved 'horn toot' to SLDN's co-chair Prof Silvia Paracchini @silparacchini.bsky.social on her forthcoming inaugural lecture, which is open to the public:
Good feedback and interesting next steps from Claire Williams of Alexandra Park Research School, a speaker at our recent 'Translating research into practice' event:
April 4, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Good feedback and interesting next steps from Claire Williams of Alexandra Park Research School, a speaker at our recent 'Translating research into practice' event:
SLDN has a couple of experts involved in the @patoss-dyslexia.bsky.social virtual conference tomorrow. Catch @silparacchini.bsky.social & @petetalksstuff.bsky.social online tomorrow.
I am looking forward to discussing with you at the live Q&A session on Saturday #patoss2025
🎉 1 WEEK TO GO! 🎉
Our Conference is happening NEXT Saturday, 5th April!
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from some of the top SpLD specialists and explore how theory impacts practice in assessment & teaching.
🔗 Book now: bit.ly/4fyhMos
#Patoss2025 #VirtualConference #SpLD #CPD #Education
Our Conference is happening NEXT Saturday, 5th April!
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from some of the top SpLD specialists and explore how theory impacts practice in assessment & teaching.
🔗 Book now: bit.ly/4fyhMos
#Patoss2025 #VirtualConference #SpLD #CPD #Education
April 4, 2025 at 10:22 AM
SLDN has a couple of experts involved in the @patoss-dyslexia.bsky.social virtual conference tomorrow. Catch @silparacchini.bsky.social & @petetalksstuff.bsky.social online tomorrow.
Congrats to @cmanning.bsky.social & colleagues on their new paper that follows on from their talk at SLDN's launch in 2022.
What are the research priorities for the dyslexia community in the UK and how do they align with previous research funding? Dyslexia, 31:e70004. doi.org/10.1002/dys.70004
What are the research priorities for the dyslexia community in the UK and how do they align with previous research funding? Dyslexia, 31:e70004. doi.org/10.1002/dys.70004
What Are the Research Priorities for the Dyslexia Community in the United Kingdom and How Do They Align With Previous Research Funding?
Targeting research towards areas that matter to dyslexic people and their families is essential for improving dyslexic people's lives. However, we do not know what the dyslexia community's research p...
doi.org
April 3, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Congrats to @cmanning.bsky.social & colleagues on their new paper that follows on from their talk at SLDN's launch in 2022.
What are the research priorities for the dyslexia community in the UK and how do they align with previous research funding? Dyslexia, 31:e70004. doi.org/10.1002/dys.70004
What are the research priorities for the dyslexia community in the UK and how do they align with previous research funding? Dyslexia, 31:e70004. doi.org/10.1002/dys.70004
HUGELY useful and insightful day 5 Mar with colleagues from all corners of the SLD and ed-tech sectors working on how to engage, connect, share and optimise what we're all working on. Let's keep these interactions going, build cohesion, and help shape policy.
March 27, 2025 at 3:25 PM
HUGELY useful and insightful day 5 Mar with colleagues from all corners of the SLD and ed-tech sectors working on how to engage, connect, share and optimise what we're all working on. Let's keep these interactions going, build cohesion, and help shape policy.
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A workshop on hacks that make it easier to access numbers in work. #neurodiversity #dyscalculia
January 1, 2025 at 11:17 AM
A workshop on hacks that make it easier to access numbers in work. #neurodiversity #dyscalculia
For any SLDN bluesky newbies, this might spare you the manual operation we just did to locate and replicate X follows/followers to bsky. Found this post 24h too late!
November 29, 2024 at 9:27 AM
For any SLDN bluesky newbies, this might spare you the manual operation we just did to locate and replicate X follows/followers to bsky. Found this post 24h too late!