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Nichola Shelton @nichola-slp.bsky.social · 8d

As usual, lots of lovely goodies in this month's @speechbite.bsky.social newsletter - including a conversation-focused intervention for children with #DevLangDis

speechbite.bsky.social @speechbite.bsky.social · 9d

The September @speechbite.bsky.social newsletter is out now: bit.ly/4nSwz1d This issue covers Rx for child speech and language, aphasia, dysarthria, dysphagia, disability, voice and fluency. SIX of the papers are open access! #SLPeeps #SLP #SLT #wespeechies #speechbite #bskySPEECHIES

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Nichola Shelton @nichola-slp.bsky.social · 22d

Clinical guidelines on #DevLangDis via the @speechBITE website, which will be of interest to #SLPeeps

speechbite.bsky.social @speechbite.bsky.social · 22d

The most clicked-on article from the August
@speechbite.bsky.social newsletter was a clinical practice guideline from Germany on interventions for children with #dld. speechbite.com/article/73438/ It's open access! #SLPeeps #SLP2B #SLT #bskySPEECHIES

Clinical practice guideline: Interventions for Developmental Language Delay and Disorders - speechBITE

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · Aug 26

This is a really important point about language. Whilst early intervention is critical, it is not sufficient for those with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). They need access to support over longer time frames. #DevLangDis

Vani Gupta @vanigupta.bsky.social · Aug 26

“Even excellent early intervention may not sustain adolescents with DLD as language requirements in academic learning increase.” Barbara Ehren #IALP2025

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RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · Aug 26

This is something we PASSIONATELY believe in: with support people with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) can thrive.

Join us on Friday October 17th 2025. The theme this year is 'you can't see DLD.' We really want to make it visible.

#DLDDay #DevLangDis
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Nichola Shelton @nichola-slp.bsky.social · Aug 20

Open access review of 16 studies looking at vocabulary interventions for 5–11yo children with #DevLangDis. Found "word-learning benefits from integrating explicit phonological-semantic prompts with implicit contextual cues." #SLPeeps

speechbite.bsky.social @speechbite.bsky.social · Aug 19

The most clicked-on article from the July
@speechbite.bsky.social newsletter was a systematic review investigating the influence of #vocabularyintervention on word learning for children with #dld. speechbite.com/article/73414/ It's open access! #SLPeeps #SLP2B #SLT #bskySPEECHIES

Vocabulary interventions for children with developmental language disorder: a systematic review - speechBITE

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Nichola Shelton @nichola-slp.bsky.social · Aug 15

So pleased to see this published in LSHSS! Huge thanks to
@natmunro.bsky.social, Mel Keep, @juliastarling.bsky.social, and Lyn Tieu. on.asha.org/4fCwdJj #SLPeeps #DevLangDis

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Nichola Shelton @nichola-slp.bsky.social · Aug 13

Love this paper! Digital tech, including social media, can be so important in supporting the social connections of people with a communication disability.

ASHA Journals @ashajournals.bsky.social · Aug 12

Understanding how people with aphasia use information and communication technology (e.g., smartphones, social media platforms) to stay connected is critical to developing components of clinical interventions focused on social relationships.

on.asha.org/3JfJAmm #SLPeeps

Using Digital Technology to Stay Connected With Friends After Aphasia

Purpose: Digital domains are becoming increasingly important in creating and sustaining relationships. The purpose of this study was to understan...

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Nichola Shelton @nichola-slp.bsky.social · Jul 27

New paper for #SLPeeps, which suggests that sentence repetition, nonword repetition, a parental questionnaire, and a task measuring semantic and morphosyntactic comprehension contribute the most to identifying DLD in bilingual children. #DevLangDis

ASHA Journals @ashajournals.bsky.social · Jul 25

Study addresses the challenge of identifying #DLD in bilingual children. This language assessment protocol successfully combines time efficiency w/ high accuracy to diagnose DLD; it's a useful, feasible protocol for SLPs. pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/...

@sigperspectives.bsky.social #SLPeeps

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Nichola Shelton @nichola-slp.bsky.social · Jul 19

SLPs' Perspectives on Language Assessment in Bilingual Children - an interview study with 25 school-based SLPs in the US. Results showed SLPs used informal assessments for diagnostic decision making. pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/...

Speech-Language Pathologists' Perspectives on Language Assessment in Bilingual Children

Purpose: This study used a semistructured open interview approach to gather information from school-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs) reg...

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Nichola Shelton @nichola-slp.bsky.social · Jul 9

An interesting read for #SLPeeps #BskySpeechies #SLP2B as part of IJSLP's special issue, which includes papers from the Speech Pathology Australia 2024 Conference.

Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · Jul 8

The Elizabeth Usher memorial lecture 2024: Speech-language pathology practice in Aboriginal spaces: A journey of learning and unlearning by Elizabeth Armstrong

Published in International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, Vol 27, Issue 3, 2025.

Open Access

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Elizabeth Usher memorial lecture 2024: Speech-language pathology practice in Aboriginal spaces: A journey of learning and unlearning

In this paper I describe learnings gained from 15 years collaboration with Aboriginal colleagues in Australia, in endeavours to improve rehabilitation services for Aboriginal people with brain inju...

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Nichola Shelton @nichola-slp.bsky.social · Jul 9

One for the reading pile - this study looked at #DevLangDis in adults. #SLPeeps

ASHA Journals @ashajournals.bsky.social · Jul 8

There is a growing body of research on developmental language disorder, but very few studies have focused on the role of cognitive abilities in adulthood.

on.asha.org/4m3zvHB
@ashleyrblake.bsky.social @sigperspectives.bsky.social
#DevLangDis #DLD

Toward an Understanding of Developmental Language Disorder in Adults: Investigating the Relationship Between Cognitive Abilities and Linguistic Outcomes

Purpose: There is a growing body of research on developmental language disorder (DLD), but very few studies have focused on the role of cognitive...

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Nichola Shelton @nichola-slp.bsky.social · Jun 28

This month's @speechbite.bsky.social newsletter includes lots of lovely EBP goodies, and includes a hand-dandy video tutorial on how SPA members can access the CINAHL database. #SLPeeps

speechbite.bsky.social @speechbite.bsky.social · Jun 27

The June @speechbite.bsky.social newsletter is out now: bit.ly/4l1jZvB This issue covers Rx for child speech and language, aphasia, dysphagia, voice and AAC. SIX of the papers are open access! #SLPeeps #SLP #SLT #wespeechies #speechbite #bskySPEECHIES

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Nichola Shelton @nichola-slp.bsky.social · Jun 13

Always great to see work focused on adolescents. This paper looks at SLPs’ approach to communication assessment of adolescents who have mental health concerns. #SLPeeps

Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · Jun 12

Wallis, A. K., Westerveld, M. F., & McKenzie, M. L. (2025). Knowledge, attitude, and practice in communication assessment of speech-language pathologists working with adolescents with mental health concerns. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1–15. doi.org/10.1080/1754...

Knowledge, attitude, and practice in communication assessment of speech-language pathologists working with adolescents with mental health concerns

The recovery model underlying mental health services emphasises the importance of the voice of the adolescent client in identifying needs, goals, and negotiating intervention. This study aimed to c...

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Nichola Shelton @nichola-slp.bsky.social · Jun 13

If you're one of the Aussie #SLPeeps wondering why Speech Pathology Australia and IJSLP isn't on BlueSky, have a read of this thread.

Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · Jun 12

#bskySPEECHIES can you help me convince Speech Pathology Australia to have a #bsky account for International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology? Can you repost my posts about accepted papers in early view? www.tandfonline.com/action/showA...
#supportscience #supportEBP

Latest articles from International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology

Browse the latest articles and research from International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology

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Nichola Shelton @nichola-slp.bsky.social · May 29

I’m being given a subtle hint that it’s time to stop work.

A light grey cat sitting on a desk, blocking the keyboard and mouse.

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Nichola Shelton @nichola-slp.bsky.social · May 27

Happy birthday to the @speechbite.bsky.social newsletter, which turned 17 this year! This month's newsletter includes lots of lovely papers about early language, and includes eight open access papers.

speechbite.bsky.social @speechbite.bsky.social · May 27

The May @speechbite.bsky.social newsletter is out now: bit.ly/3Z0nxoV This issue covers Rx for child and adult language, dysphagia, voice and paediatric feeding. EIGHT of the papers are open access! #SLPeeps #SLP #SLT #wespeechies #speechbite #bskySPEECHIES

speechBITE newsletter May 2025 | Campaign Monitor

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Nichola Shelton @nichola-slp.bsky.social · May 27

An important paper for #SLPeeps and mental health professionals: How best to support people with #DevLangDis to access cognitive behavioural therapy? Includes a great case study that really highlights the language demands of CBT.

Mark Boyes @me-boyo.bsky.social · May 27

Want to learn about language demands of CBT and how to make it more accessible to people with language difficulties? Check out this new paper, led by the amazing Lizz Hill with an inter-discipline team of psychs and speechies #LALYP #MentalHealth #DevLangDis #DLD (link.springer.com/article/10.1...)

“Why Would Someone like Me with DLD Want to Sit in a Room and Talk? How Would that Make Me Feel Better?!” Developmental Language Disorder and the Language Demands of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy - Inte...

This article addresses two crucial questions: what are the language demands of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and how can CBT be more accessible to people with language difficulties? These quest...

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Nichola Shelton @nichola-slp.bsky.social · May 14

*Klaxon alert!* "You can't see DLD" is the theme of this year's developmental language disorder (DLD) day, which is on Friday, 17th October. #SLPeeps #BskySpeechies #DevLangDis

RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · May 13

BREAKING! the 2025 #DLDday theme is .... You can't see DLD. The creator of this year's theme is Siouxsie, brilliant artist and young person with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Watch this clip where Siouxsie shares the theme and why it is important. #devlangdis
www.youtube.com/shorts/ORuAi...

#DLDday 2025 Theme launch

YouTube video by RADLD

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Nichola Shelton @nichola-slp.bsky.social · May 7

Open access paper on 246 Swedish adolescents with #DevLangDis and their caregivers: Predictors of academic achievement and educational support for adolescents with developmental language disorder (DLD) #SLPeeps doi.org/10.1177/0265...

Predictors of academic achievement and educational support for adolescents with developmental language disorder (DLD) - Olof Sandgren, Birgitta Sahlén, Christina Samuelsson, Anna Ekström, 2025

Purpose Developmental language disorder (DLD) has known consequences on academic performance, and adaptations to teaching methods and material are often require...

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Nichola Shelton @nichola-slp.bsky.social · May 7

Great to see an open access paper on high-school aged students with communication disability, including #DevLangDis, and their education experiences in a flexible learning programme. #SLPeeps

Nikki Botting @profnikkibotting.bsky.social · May 6

‘They make it easier to learn and cope’: The views of #adolescents with #SLCN on attending a flexible learning programme

#DevLangDis #DLD #research #openacess

@suze-freogirl.bsky.social
@me-boyo.bsky.social @emilymayjackson.bsky.social @cltt.bsky.social

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Nichola Shelton @nichola-slp.bsky.social · May 6

Interesting open-access read on morphosyntax development in school-aged children with #DevLangDis "Of the 49 participants, 48 children followed the implicational hierarchy of Processability Theory stages." Implications for therapy discussed. #SLPeeps

Caroline Bowen, Speech-Language Pathologist 🇦🇺🇳🇿🌻 @carolinebowen.bsky.social · May 6

🆓🔓🇸🇪study proposing a developmental stage approach on the study of children with #devlangdis. They suggest that grammatical structures emerge one after another and that identifying the stage of development could contribute to the diagnosis of DLD. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
🦋 #bskySPEECHIES

A processability theory perspective on morphosyntax in school-age children with developmental language disorder

This study examines the production of morphosyntax in Swedish-speaking children diagnosed with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Data from a Sentence Repetition Task was used to investigate if...

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Tricia McCabe @tricmc.bsky.social · May 6

Congrats Jennie Cusiter on her open access @sydney.edu.au PhD publication with Kate Short, Annabel Webb, @natmunro.bsky.social
Combined Language and Code Emergent Literacy Intervention for At-Risk Preschool Children: A Systematic Meta-Analytic Review

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<em>Child Development</em> | SRCD Journal | Wiley Online Library

This meta-analytic review explored the characteristics and effectiveness of combined language (e.g., vocabulary) and code (e.g., phonological awareness) interventions, including synergistic intervent...

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Nichola Shelton @nichola-slp.bsky.social · Apr 30

We did an interview (on Zoom) study, so we got written parental consent and then verbal assent from the teens (12-17yo). Consent from parents was provided as part of the process of arranging an appointment for teens.

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Dr Petra Avramovic @petraavramovic.bsky.social · Apr 29

Had a blast joining @sophiebrassel on the #Brainstorms: Functional Neurorehab for SLPs pod, hosted by Renee Garrett!

We dove into how #VR and #AI are shaping the future of #SLP in #ABI, and clinical education models.

Such a joy to be part of the convo & chat live with so many engaged clinicians.

Virtual Reality and AI in Communication Rehab with Petra Avramović and Sophie Brassel

Brainstorms: Functional Neurorehab for SLPs · Episode

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Nichola Shelton @nichola-slp.bsky.social · Apr 29

Some cracking papers in this month's @speechBITE, including goodies on #DevLangDis that will be of interest to #SLPeeps

speechbite.bsky.social @speechbite.bsky.social · Apr 28

The April @speechbite.bsky.social newsletter is out now: bit.ly/432mTcK This issue covers Rx for paediatric speech and language, literacy, aphasia dysphagia, fluency, voice and Autism. SEVEN of the papers are open access! #SLPeeps #SLP #SLT #wespeechies #speechbite #bskySPEECHIES

speechBITE newsletter April 2025 | Campaign Monitor

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