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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Jun 23

DLD/SLCN specialist provision network meeting is today at 4pm. If you work in such a setting then this is for you! Teachers, SaLT and HLTA.
Free to members, and membership is just £20 per annum.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/slcndld-pr...

SLCN/DLD provision network

Open to all who work in SLCN/DLD specialist provisions. This includes bases, units, resources and special schools etc

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Jun 13

We have our next DLD Together training for professionals, so if you wish to work with groups of families to help them understand their child's DLD, then join us on July 2nd. It's free, you just need to work with those with DLD.
Email for an application form naplic.org.uk/contact #DevLangDis

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RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · Jun 11

Watch this clip on two Australian families who shared their stories about Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and how current support does not meet their needs. There are different ways to raise awareness of DLD and media coverage can be powerful. #devlangdis #DLDday
youtu.be/75jcsjanqR4?...

Mum's desperate call for more DLD support | A Current Affair

YouTube video by A Current Affair

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · May 30

You are invited to the launch of 'Concept Cat: teaching Concepts in the Early Years' on June 23rd at 12.30. It's free and online. You'll hear about this impactful approach and the chance to win a free copy of the book www.eventbrite.com/e/1389222815...
Teachers, EY practitioners and SaLT welcome.

Cover of the Concept Cat book, with cat and authors Anna Branagan and Stephen Parsons

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Marie Newton @seasaltbay.bsky.social · May 14

@naplic.bsky.social has fab free CPD events. Check them out

www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/naplic-304...

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speechy01.bsky.social @speechy01.bsky.social · May 10

Zoom code details now available for the CLTT Summer Lecture. Click on the comment in the original post. @suereviews.bsky.social @vjoffe.bsky.social @naplic.bsky.social @ficontextual.bsky.social @speechandlanguk.bsky.social

cltt.bsky.social @cltt.bsky.social · Apr 30

Prof Sue Fletcher-Watson joins us for our Summer Lecture. Please share with your networks, thank you. @vjoffe.bsky.social @speechy01.bsky.social @naplic.bsky.social @susanebbels.bsky.social @carolinebowen.bsky.social @speechandlanguk.bsky.social @ficontextual.bsky.social @suereviews.bsky.social

Summer themed poster with picture of Professor Sue Fletcher-Watson. The talk theme is Neurodiversity, Communication and Inclusive Education.

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Tricia McCabe @tricmc.bsky.social · Apr 5

#Speechies might think it won't apply to us but @natmunro.bsky.social @becsutherland.bsky.social and I have all had papers pirated by meta for their AI. Check your own and report them.
www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...

Search LibGen, the Pirated-Books Database That Meta Used to Train AI

Millions of books and scientific papers are captured in the collection’s current iteration.

www.theatlantic.com

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Apr 3

Our mini-newsletter to members went out today includes a specialist teacher job advert. So members, take a look in our inbox.

To join NAPLIC and keep up to date on all things #SLCN for just £20 per year: www.naplic.org.uk/membership/

Membership - NAPLIC

You can join/renew NAPLIC membership by: Membership access and access to conference discounts will only be granted when we can verify your payment (instantly with Credit/Debit card, several working da...

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · Apr 3

People with Developmental Language Disorder are making their voices heard, and in surprising and creative ways. Check out this from Siouxsie, a young woman with DLD. #DevLangDis

RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · Apr 3

" Our voices do not get heard, but we do have a lot to say." In this hard hitting video, Siouxsie, a young woman with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) expresses herself via dance and art to share her experience of this often invisible need.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTw4...
#devlangdis

A creative take on Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) 'Midnight' by Siouxsie

YouTube video by RADLD

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · Apr 2

I just found out that one of my books has first been pirated and then used by Meta to train its AI. No acknowledgement and no money came my way.
This has to stop. The Society of Authors have organised this petition to the UK government. Please show your support.

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Sign the Petition

Protect authors’ livelihoods from the unlicensed use of their work in AI training

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Apr 1

Conference is over for this year, but our CPD offer continues. We have 5 CPD events online, and FREE to members. At £20 per year that is a bargain.
Networks for DLD diagnosis, specialist teachers, SLCN provisions, journal club and more.
Check them out on Eventbrite
www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/30445474866

NAPLIC

NAPLIC is the UK organisation for professionals who work with children and young people with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and other Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). Our aim i...

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RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · Mar 30

A DLD awareness event in March!! the Association of Registered SLP Cyprus organized a race to share the word with the public about Developmental Language Disorder last week. Their theme was DLD: Learn, Understand and Support. Let's gear up for DLD day #Devlangdis

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Mar 30

Following yesterday's #NAPLIC25 conference we noticed lots of new people on BlueSky. This DLD starter pack will link you up with lots of top #DevLangDis people.
Welcome!

go.bsky.app/FMV4dou

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Kate Starr (she/her) 🏳️‍🌈 @katestarrslcn.bsky.social · Mar 30

Here is my evidence-informed resource I shared at the #NAPLIC25 conference yesterday. Top tips to help settings support communication. Essential for pupils with #DevLangDis & beneficial to all 💜 Feel free to share with others ☺️

A series of 4 infographics developed using materials from the 'Better Communication Research Programme' inc. 'Communication Supporting Classrooms (CSC) tool' (Dockrell et al., 2012). https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/better-communication-research-programme

The 3 parts of a Communication Supportive Environment

Help children & young people's Speech, Language and Communication grow through the communicative environment your setting provides. Take a look at this collection of four infographics for some of the key features of each part.
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Communication Supporting Environments benefit ALL pupils!

Language Learning Opportunities

Plan daily activities across the curriculum that support the development of language and communication.

Language Learning Environments

The way the physical environment is set up and managed can help or hinder language and communication.

Language Learning Interactions

The way that adults in your setting communicate with pupils makes a huge difference. With effective strategies consistently in place, pupils will understand more, follow instructions better and answer questions more successfully.

created by Kate Starr KateStarrSLCN@gmail.com

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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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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · Mar 30

If you have a spare moment (and you do because you're on BlueSky now 😊), I recommend searching #NAPLIC25 and catching up on all of the DLD related posts from yesterday's conference. Lived experience, research and practitioner presentations. It was a magical mix. #DevLangDis

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Nikki Botting @profnikkibotting.bsky.social · Mar 30

Flowers representing people who might find Mother’s Day sad

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Mar 29

'Unless you've been through it, you don't really understand the power of the diagnosis.' @1hannahharvey.bsky.social at #NAPLIC25 #DevLangDis

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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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Dr Susan Ebbels @susanebbels.bsky.social · Mar 29

Also available to download from www.moorhouseinstitute.com/dld-resources/

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suemarr.bsky.social @suemarr.bsky.social · Mar 29

Sharing
@moorhouseinstitute.com free resources at #naplic25 conference #devlangdis

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Mar 29

Welcome @afasic.bsky.social to #NAPLIC25. Promoting 'DLD Together' with the aim of building a network of empowered families because we know that families make all the difference for children with #DevLangDis

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Lesley Cherriman @iomslt.bsky.social · Mar 29

Exhibitors up and already busy
#naplic25

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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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RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · Mar 23

NAPLIC conference will take place in Birmingham this Saturday, March 29! The theme is research, practice and lived experience of DLD! Details are here www.naplic.org.uk/conferences/ Don't miss out!
NAPLIC is UK organisation of teachers, speech language therapists and other professionals. #DevLangDis

NAPLIC Conference

NAPLIC Conference 2025 – DLD: Research, Practice and Lived Experience Discover the latest insights and research on Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) at this year’s NAPLIC Conference. Engage with ...

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