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RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · 7d

Researchers discovered most people with DLD have not had their needs identified.
This needs to change.
We need you to be part of the change.
#DLDday, Friday October 17th. The theme is 'you can't see DLD' so let's make it visible.
#DevLangDis
radld.org

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Aug 6

DRUM ROLL please! Our 2026 conference will be on Saturday May 9th in Birmingham. . Join us for all things Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).
Mark the date in your diary now.
Join NAPLIC and get a BIG discount on the conference fee too.

#NAPLIC26 conference. All things DLD/SLCN. Face to face in Birmingham. Join NAPLIC for a discount. Details to follow: naplic.org.uk/conferences

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Michelle St Clair @michellestclair.bsky.social · May 13

New post for an SLT/SLP Research Associate/Assistant to work on an @edldproject.bsky.social project to validate a screening tool to identify #DevLangDis in adults! Please RT widely! @suze-freogirl.bsky.social @emilymayjackson.bsky.social @profnikkibotting.bsky.social www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy...

ED12650 Research Assistant/Associate - Jobs at Bath

Research Associate

www.bath.ac.uk

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · May 20

'Concept Cat: teaching concepts on the Early Years' has landed. Concept Cat has gone down a storm already, and this new book make sit easier to implement. It provides a 'how to' guide for teaching 150 common concepts such as 'few, next to and cube.'
Details:
www.routledge.com/Concept-Cat-...

front cover of 'Concept Cat' book: white cartoon cat on blue and green background. Sitting on open partially covered pages of the book showing teaching sequences for 'cost' and 'cube.'

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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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Marie Newton @seasaltbay.bsky.social · Apr 29

Come amd join our wonderful #ELSEC team B7 SALT

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Caroline Bowen, Speech-Language Pathologist 🇦🇺🇳🇿🌻 @carolinebowen.bsky.social · Apr 25

My work here is done! All the 📙 #EBPRoadmap prime movers and shakers are on @bsky.app ✔️ @pamelasnow.bsky.social, ✔️@pipbrandon.bsky.social ✔️ @lovethatsmile.bsky.social and, of course ✔️ @jandrpress.bsky.social !

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Cover of the book Evidence-based support for children and young people with additional needs: The Roadmap by Caroline Bowen and Pamela Snow with Philippa Brandon, foreword by Heidi Gregory. The background is a soft orange colour. The title text is bold and black, with 'The Roadmap' in blue. Below the title, there is an illustration of a busy park scene with trees, children, and adults walking along winding paths. A yellow school bus, parked under trees, is visible in the top left of the illustration.

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · Apr 5

I 💜 this by @sunshinechrissa. Humour is such an important coping strategy and the young adults at NAPLIC confirmed this. ‘Meet DLD’ uses gentle humour to introduce a big idea with a light touch. #dld #devlangdis #radld #tdl #earlylanguage #speechies

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Marie Newton @seasaltbay.bsky.social · Apr 8

Team day
Flowers for a brilliant team!
#ELSEC #slcn

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Commtap @commtap.bsky.social · Mar 31

Lovely summary for supporting communication in education settings

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

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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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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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · Mar 29

Some of the experiences were jaw-droppingly poor. We need to do better as a profession

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Mar 29

In schools who are implementing #oracy approaches, there is lots to offer children with #DevLangDis. Teachers are more aware of language so better identification of DLD. Also talk is explicitly taught. Structure helps those with DLD.

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · Mar 29

At #NAPLIC25 listening to expert by experience Tanaya talking about life as adult with #DevLangDis. College was difficult. Took a long time to get support. Staff don't know about DLD.
After diagnosis Tanaya is able to ask when she doesn't understand

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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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The Balanced System @balancedsystem.bsky.social · Mar 29

BibianaWigley & Sarah Miller ready #naplic25 with eg of how #balancedsystem is supporting transformation for CYP with SLCN. Will be joined by Hester Mackay from Kent if you want to hear about impact of strategic roll out in KCC

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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 27

Even if you can't be with us at the conference on Saturday you can still join in. We'll be live posting here and expect others will be too. Just search #NAPLIC25 and like, share and comment like crazy! We want more people to know about DLD. #DevLangDis

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Mar 25

Our conference is on Saturday! I think there are one or two last minute tickets, so get in quick.
www.naplic.org.uk/conferences/
#DevLangDis #NAPLIC25

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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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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Mar 24

Specialist #SLCN teacher posts do not come up very often, but here is one in Tower Hamlets, right at the heart of London. lbth.alvius.net/2/roles/2706 Please share with anyone you know who might be interested. #SLCNjobs #DevLangDis

Specialist Advisory Teacher – Language, Literacy and Communication - Tower Hamlets Roles

lbth.alvius.net

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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · Mar 17

💬 'Over the many years I’ve worked in mental health, I can’t remember a single discussion about the one factor schools can affect: language'

The Knowledge: The links between language and mental health

Speach and language are the forgotten part of mental health interventions - and the one part schools can control

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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 ...

www.naplic.org.uk

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Lesley Cherriman @iomslt.bsky.social · Mar 21

It's the NAPLIC 2025 conference #DevLangDis next Saturday 29th March. There's still time to book your place! I look forward to listening to the varied speakers and having great conversations with like-minded people. Don't miss out on the buzz of this brilliant day!

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