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We are all about supporting spoken language so students can access science. Home to science video resources and also Concept Cat. Yes, we sell stuff but it is a passion project first and foremost. #STEM #oracy #vocabulary #DevLangDis liftlessons.co

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Lift Lessons @liftlessons.bsky.social · Dec 9

We created our science videos and resources after recognising as teachers that vocabulary was a major stumbling block for many of our students. We invested a lot of time (and money!) into making the animations look cool as well as being effective liftlessons.co/science-home

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WholesomeMemes @wholesomememe.bsky.social · 1d

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Lift Lessons @liftlessons.bsky.social · 1d

The only good thing about that big number is that there is room for improvement. I hope you get a good attendance at your webinar

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Speech and Language UK @speechandlanguk.bsky.social · 1d

Nearly 75% of teachers know very little or nothing at all about Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). With #2in30 children affected by DLD, it's vital that they're identified, supported and understood.

Join our webinar for educators ahead of #DLDDay👇
https://bit.ly/4gvUvoF

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Lift Lessons @liftlessons.bsky.social · 2d

This is rather fantastic.
Novel prize winner has a good work-life balance!

www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

Nobel committee unable to reach prize winner who is ‘living his best life’ hiking off grid

Fred Ramsdell was among those honoured with a 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine but might not know because he is somewhere in Idaho and uncontactable

www.theguardian.com

Lift Lessons @liftlessons.bsky.social · 2d

This little video gives a quick breakdown of DLD, and the areas of language that may be involved.
It's a bit quick for me, and so I needed to pause it to read it. Is that an age thing?

RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · 2d

What aspects of language does DLD impact on? Watch this to find out!

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DamsonEd @damsoned.bsky.social · 2d

Fantastic thread!

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 2d

Beyond excited to have Professor Maggie Snowling at our SLCN specialist teacher network this afternoon talking about DLD and literacy. #DevLangDis

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Scottish Seabird Centre @seabirdcentre.bsky.social · 2d

We have a brand new Live Science Show📢🚨

Join us this half-term (and on Halloween👻) for some spooky, family-friendly fun and discover the things that will get you out in the wild...

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 2d

Strategies for reading in secondary.
Reading for enjoyment.
Need to keep motivation for decoding, think of games as well as morphology.
And for those with language needs, focus on language such as narrative and vocabulary.

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 2d

Reading is based on language.
Language predicts letter knowledge and phonological awareness which in turn predict decoding skills. Language is the foundation of phonics.
Language also impacts directly on reading comprehension.

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 3d

😈Calling all demon hunters🍿- There are lots of things a demon hunters can’t see. #DLDday is coming soon! October 17th & the theme is ‘You can’t see DLD’ so here are 5 things demon hunters can’t see. Tag a fan & help raise awareness of developmental language disorder. 🥤#dldday #radld #devlangdis

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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 3d

“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” Alan Watts

One small step, one brave moment, one thought turned into action… that’s how change begins.

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#kindness #positivity #change
Picture by joyfulsmolthings

Illustration with orange and black hand-lettered text reading “Nothing changes if nothing changes” on a cream background with scattered orange and yellow flowers. Picture by joyfulsmolthings.

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Daniela O’Neill @danielaoneill.bsky.social · 3d

Oct 17 is #DLDday Internationally!

This is a great podcast to learn more about Developmental Language Disorder, a hidden but common lifelong disability that affects 2 children in every classroom of 30.

#DLD #ElemEd #cdned #K12 #languagedevelopment

Daniella Green @daniellagreen.bsky.social · Aug 12

🚗 This week, Kate welcomes Dr. Tiffany Hogan to explore Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). They dig into what DLD is, how it relates to dyslexia, signs educators can watch for at different grade levels, and how to support students in the classroom

🎧 reading-roadtrip.castos.com/episodes/s4-...

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Lift Lessons @liftlessons.bsky.social · 3d

In our experience most teachers have not heard of DLD, but on average it affects 2 children in every class of 30.
It may be the reason why lots of students are not progressing.
Join this free webinar if you can.
Staff meeting may be?

NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 3d

We need every teacher to know about DLD, so please share this link with everyone who works in schools.
oracyoctober.voice21.org/session-regi...
It's FREE and online on October 14th at 3.45pm
@voice21oracy.bsky.social
#DevLangDis

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Bruce Stallsmith @laimosemion.bsky.social · 3d

This may be the best response to much of the junk science being pushed by the trumpies in the US. 🧪🌎🐟⚒️ #TeamFish

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Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf-uk.bsky.social · 3d

Around 1 in 4 children in Scotland are living in poverty.

Poverty remains far too high, and people are feeling overlooked and ignored by politicians.

The next Scottish Parliament is an opportunity to build a better future for all children in Scotland. 🔽 1/4

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Lift Lessons @liftlessons.bsky.social · 5d

This really needs to be a bigger story as there needs to be long term changes in what we eat.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

‘Planetary health diet’ could save 40,000 deaths a day, landmark report finds

Diet allows modest meat consumption and would also slash food-related climate emissions by half, says report by 70 leading experts from 35 countries

www.theguardian.com

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Speech and Language UK @speechandlanguk.bsky.social · 5d

Speech and language support shouldn't be a postcode lottery📍

The 2M chikdren with speech and language challenges can't afford to wait for support that should be there in the first place.

Tell your MP to press SEND on a future where every voice is heard. >> https://bit.ly/3KJ2CSO

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Speech and Language UK @speechandlanguk.bsky.social · 5d

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) affects 2 in 30 children, yet many have never heard of it. Because you can’t see DLD, it’s often missed, and support is lost.

We’re running a free webinar for educators ahead of #DLD Day.

Sign up: https://bit.ly/4gvUvoF

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Geoff Barton @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social · 8d

The fundamental role of language in inclusive education, and the importance of early intervention & support: my conversation for our @ippr.org ‘Talking Inclusion’ podcast with Jane Harris, CEO of @speechandlanguk.bsky.social:
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

"Every teacher is a language t…–Talking Inclusion… With Geoff Barton – Apple Podcasts

Podcast Episode · Talking Inclusion… With Geoff Barton · 29/09/2025 · 31m

podcasts.apple.com

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Speech and Language UK @speechandlanguk.bsky.social · 5d

Imagine fighting an endless battle for support: long waiting lists, dismissiveness and mountains of paperwork... just to make sure your child gets the education they deserve.

Tiya's shared our white paper to her MP – will you? >> https://speechandlanguage.eaction.org.uk/transforming-send/

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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 7d

A cartoon from my new book PHYSICS FOR CATS which comes out a week tomorrow! Preorder at you local bookshop or online: www.tomgauld.com/comic-books-v2

Image 1.
Title: Slides for my lecture at the geology conference
Three diagrams of layered forms labelled with:
Sandstone,
Shale,
Igneous rock,
Limestone,
Granite.

Image 2.
Title: Slides for my lecture at the desserts conference
The same diagrams now labelled with:
Sprinkles,
Custard,
Chocolate,
Sponge cake,
Berry compote,
Biscuit base.

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Lift Lessons @liftlessons.bsky.social · 7d

Top thread for any design geeks!

derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 12d

Let me tell you a beautiful story about this couch. 🧵

IG msviciousdesign

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RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · 8d

RADLD's 2025 Dorothy Bishop lecture is tomorrow.

Dr Hannah Hobson from University of York will be presenting on camouflaging/masking in people with DLD.

Tickets via Eventbrite are available or live viewings or recordings.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-2025-d...

#DevLangDis
#DLDday

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 8d

Life can be hard for many people with DLD (Developmental Language Disorder). Other people can treat them badly, and when they try and explain their needs, others react with blank faces. We need way more awareness of DLD! #DLDday #DevLangDis @radld.bsky.social

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 8d

#DLDday, the day we raise awareness of Developmental Language Disorder is happening on October 17th. DLD is more common than autism, has significant impacts on learning and mental wellbeing, and yet few have heard of it. Be part of the change. Go to radld.org #DevLangDis @radld.bsky.social

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