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Caroline Bowen, Speech-Language Pathologist 🇦🇺🇳🇿🌻 @carolinebowen.bsky.social · Mar 31

#devlangdis #speechsoundis #slcn 🦋 #bskyspeechies

Speech and Language UK @speechandlanguk.bsky.social · Mar 25

Unless their ability to develop speech, language and communication skills is prioritised, children from areas of disadvantage or with special needs are being set up to fail - our letter in today's Daily Mail:

Image of printed clipping from the Daily Mail, showing a letter to editor from Jane Harris, CEO of Speech and Language UK, about the absence of speech and language skills in the interim curriculum review.

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A Time to Talk… @atimetotalk-salt.bsky.social · Mar 30

Agreed! How brave are people feeling after our amazing and uplifting day at #NAPLIC25?! Are we up for raising concerns with service leaders?! The examples shared by @1hannahharvey.bsky.social and team are pretty compelling and speak for themselves. Leaders DO welcome insight into impact! 🤝

A Time to Talk… @atimetotalk-salt.bsky.social · Mar 30

This is by no means the right or only approach, but I’m a big believer in being open about what we are - or might be - exploring from early on in the assessment process. If we think #DevLangDis, some early info, sensitively introduced, might help families & individuals feel part of the process 💜💛💜

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AFASIC @afasic.bsky.social · Mar 18

Afasic Young Ambassador Amelia, diagnosed with DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) aged 6. Amelia explains DLD in her own words and unique style. If your child has been diagnosed or is waiting for a diagnosis this could be a helpful video to watch. To find out more please visit www.afasic.org.uk

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Amy Jo @amyjosalt.bsky.social · Mar 29

Clear message today from @amandafiner.bsky.social - chn & YP need more TIME to process and express their views & we need to really listen. The questions make me think of the phrase “every interaction is an intervention” - can’t underestimate the power of listening and talking #DevLangDis #NAPLIC25

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A Time to Talk… @atimetotalk-salt.bsky.social · Mar 30

Perfect! 👌 We need similar for Developmental Language Disorder - it’s neurodevelopmental and affects 7.6% of children. At #NAPLIC25 we heard @1hannahharvey.bsky.social’s research on parent perspectives. No.1 priority for parents: to understand - What is #DevLangDis?
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Mar 29

The diagnostic conversation with families needs to be handled with care when diagnosing DLD. @1hannahharvey.bsky.social's research revealed some 'varied' family experiences.
Check out these slides. #DevLangDis #NAPLIC25

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A Time to Talk… @atimetotalk-salt.bsky.social · Mar 30

Jaw-dropping is exactly the word. SaLTs are experts in good communication! So it was a horrifying realisation (among others) that there are SaLT teams who are restricted to having this conversation - a key moment in a child and family’s life - over a phone call 😔

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Mar 29

The diagnostic conversation with families needs to be handled with care when diagnosing DLD. @1hannahharvey.bsky.social's research revealed some 'varied' family experiences.
Check out these slides. #DevLangDis #NAPLIC25

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Mar 29

'DLD and me' is a useful tool for deepening understanding of self. From this self advocacy can grow.
One student made a list of strategies to give to supply teachers. But these strategies need to be personalised #DevLangDis #NAPLIC25

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A Time to Talk… @atimetotalk-salt.bsky.social · Mar 29

Parent perspectives of DLD diagnosis at #NAPLIC25… We need to think carefully about the process of delivering a diagnosis of #DevLangDis… It’s important that we get this right 💜

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A Time to Talk… @atimetotalk-salt.bsky.social · Mar 29

Congratulations!!!! 💖

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · Mar 29

DLD really impacts, as Tanaya explains here. Teachers think she hasn't done her work when it is the DLD that makes it hard for her to show her learning. Frustrating! #NAPLIC25 #DevLangDis

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Mar 29

Expert by experience, Tanaya explaining how DLD impacts emotionally, especially when others don't understand. #NAPLIC25 #DevLangDis

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Mar 29

The DLD diagnosis has had a very positive impact, allowing Tanaya to understand herself, advocate for herself and develop strategies for herself. And win acting awards! #NAPLIC25 #DevLangDis

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Mar 29

Abraz Hussein, an adult with DLD tells his story. He got through primary without much support, but at start of secondary was permanently excluded. Then went to PRU before getting diagnosed and going to a special school for speech and language. Support makes all the difference!
#NAPLIC25 #DevLangDis

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Mar 29

Mainstream schools don't know enough about DLD.
Post 16 was very positive as could follow interest in sport and friends were very understanding
#NAPLIC25

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Mar 29

Abraz volunteered at a youth club and then got a job. Advice to other young people with DLD is to volunteer: rewarding and hopefully get a job offer. #NAPLIC25

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A Time to Talk… @atimetotalk-salt.bsky.social · Mar 29

It took permanent exclusion and PRU placement for Abraz to get a a diagnosis of #DevLangDis before needs could be met in education. Subsequently he achieved top results at college, has a degree in social work and is the most inspirational guy!! 🙏🌟 Recognising #SLCN can be life changing #NAPLIC25

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A Time to Talk… @atimetotalk-salt.bsky.social · Mar 29

And this is why we’re here at #NAPLIC25… Tanaya brilliantly shared her experiences as a young adult with DLD. Sadly she is not alone in her experiences of the education system with #DevLangDis But oh wow! Not a dry eye in the house after that amazing song!! 🤩 Thank you Tanaya!! 🌟 🙏 🙏

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A Time to Talk… @atimetotalk-salt.bsky.social · Mar 29

So excited to be at #NAPLIC25 - always feels like one big family here! #DevLangDis 💜💛💜

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Feb 7

Nothing beats a face to face conference, especially when it's about Developmental Language Disorder 😀.
And we have a conference for you!
Lived experience
Research
Practitioners
Join us!
Birmingham, March 29th
#NAPLIC25 #DevLangDis
www.naplic.org.uk/conferences/

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Mar 26

It is our conference on Saturday and we'll be live posting on BlueSky. It's our first time here (as opposed to the other place), so if you are interested in Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) #DevLangDis, #SLCN or #oracy, join in the conversation. We'll be using #NAPLIC25

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A Time to Talk… @atimetotalk-salt.bsky.social · Feb 3

The #InvestInSLT debate was a great moment of recognition for speech & language therapists across our broad + brilliant profession! A massive achievement! Thanks @mikeys-wish.bsky.social 🙌 🙏 Dave Robertson MP did us proud! 👏 (Poignant for me - I cut my teeth as a therapist in his neck of the woods!)

A Time to Talk… @atimetotalk-salt.bsky.social · Feb 3

Counting blessings and holding tight to heros for a bit of stability in a wobbly world… & sharing admiration for this inspirational woman. Proud to be part of a profession driven so significantly by women and grateful to those who came before & fought for pay equality 💪 youtu.be/CCRRe72mwwY?...

Peggy Seeger.(Gonna Be An Engineer) @Shepley Spring Festival 2008

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