Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 31/05/2026City St George's colleagues are running a study looking at thinking skills in children/young people aged 7-15 with a diagnosed learning disability. This involves meeting a researcher online to play fun thinking games. Please do share with anyone you think might be able to help. 010
Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 31/05/2026One of my colleagues is looking for adults living in the UK to share their experiences of emergency departments. They are particularly interested in the responses of neurodivergent adults but all responses are welcome. Please do complete or share if you are able to. 110
Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 11/03/2026City Uni are researching how UK paed SLTs use assessment results to plan intervention. We are looking for SLTs to take part in an online focus group of 60-90 minutes to discuss this topic. For more information or sign up, please see this link: cityunilondon.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...cityunilondon.eu.qualtrics.comFrom initial assessment to planning intervention for paediatric clients: what do UK SLTs need?The study is aiming to find out which information allows speech and language therapists to select intervention goals. By overviewing speech and language therapists’ current practice in planning interv... 033
Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 23/02/2026Project 3 is about paediatric SLTs use of client-facing reports. We are looking for SLTs who would be happy to take part in online interviews with one of our students about this topic. If you would like to read more information or sign up to take part, please see this link: lnkd.in/eCRzRKqBlnkd.inLinkedInThis link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn 010
Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 23/02/2026Project 2 is about how paed SLTs use assessment results and reports to plan intervention. We are looking for SLTs to take part in an online focus group of 60-90 minutes to discuss this topic. If you would like to read more information or sign up to take part, please see this link: lnkd.in/eseibFPx 000
Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 23/02/2026Project 1 is looking at coherence in narratives and whether this is rated differently by autistic/non-autistic raters. We are looking for autistic SLTs or SLT students to anonymously rate 10 short stories. Please see this link for more information or to take part: lnkd.in/eCFMDrqr 000
Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 23/02/2026City St George's are looking for paediatric SLTs to take part in 3 student research projects with ethical approval. Further details below in comments - please do consider taking part and/or sharing with others 412
Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 30/01/2026City St George’s is looking for UK paediatric SLTs to take part in research interviews exploring their views and experiences of providing child-facing reports. If you are interested, please follow this link for more info and to sign up: cityunilondon.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #bskyspeechiescityunilondon.eu.qualtrics.comFrom initial assessment to planning intervention for paediatric clients: what do UK SLTs need?The study is aiming to find out which information allows speech and language therapists to select intervention goals. By overviewing speech and language therapists’ current practice in planning interv... 026
Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 16/01/2026Are you a speech and language therapist interested in a PhD in SLT delivery to autistic young people via virtual worlds? If so, we have the perfect funded project for you at City St George's for October 2026. Please see below or contact me for more details. www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/prospective-... 113
Reposted by Helen Spicer-Cainstephwilsoncity.bsky.social @stephwilsoncity.bsky.social · 13/01/2026PhD opportunities in the School of Health and Medical Sciences at City St George's, including one that involves exploring our #EVAPark virtual world for autistic children and young people. 022
Reposted by Helen Spicer-CainNikki Botting @profnikkibotting.bsky.social · 12/01/2026#Autistic Speech & Language Therapists or #SLT #students needed to help with new project rating #narratives of autistic & non-autistic teenagers online. We’re interested in neurotype mismatch in lang assessment. Please click here: cityunilondon.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... @helensc.bsky.socialcityunilondon.eu.qualtrics.com 115
Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 16/12/2025Are you a Speech and Language Therapist interested in doing a PhD? If so, please see our information on funded doctoral studentships at City St George’s for October 2026 entry! There are four exciting SLT related projects being advertised: www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/prospective-...citystgeorges.ac.ukSchool of Health & Medical Sciences Doctoral studentships | City St George's, University of LondonThe School of Health & Medical Sciences is offering a series of doctoral studentships to outstanding candidates pursuing an advertised doctoral proposal, funded by the school itself. 167
Reposted by Helen Spicer-CainAnna Caute @annacaute.bsky.social · 10/10/2025SLT students at Essex Uni are looking to interview SLTs and SLTAs with experience of using gesture in aphasia therapy in acute settings- please get in touch with Maddy and Laura if you’re interested. @basaphasia.bsky.social @susieslt.bsky.social @aphasiatherapycen.bsky.social @abracabadger.com 097
Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 02/10/2025I wonder if and how others have managed to join? 100
Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 02/10/2025I’m trying to get in but can’t get the link to work 100
Reposted by Helen Spicer-CainHelen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 29/08/2025City St George's is conducting a survey of UK SLTs working with autistic people to find out whether and how they are adapting to be more neurodiversity affirming. This should take around 10 mins. #bskyspeechies #mySLTday Click here to take part: cityunilondon.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... 254
Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 29/08/2025City St George's is conducting a survey of UK SLTs working with autistic people to find out whether and how they are adapting to be more neurodiversity affirming. This should take around 10 mins. #bskyspeechies #mySLTday Click here to take part: cityunilondon.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... 254
Reposted by Helen Spicer-CainHelen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 08/08/2025City St George's is conducting a survey of SLTs working with autistic people to find out whether and how they are adapting to be more neurodiversity affirming. This should take around 10 mins. Click here to take part: cityunilondon.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #mysltday #slpeeps 024
Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 08/08/2025City St George's is conducting a survey of SLTs working with autistic people to find out whether and how they are adapting to be more neurodiversity affirming. This should take around 10 mins. Click here to take part: cityunilondon.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #mysltday #slpeeps 024
Reposted by Helen Spicer-CainNikki Botting @profnikkibotting.bsky.social · 05/08/2025Very pleased to see @helensc.bsky.social and my methodological paper on changes in #likelihood status for #siblings of children with communication difficulties published 😊 #devlangdis #autism Thanks to funding from the Heather van der Lely Foundation. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....tandfonline.com 062
Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 11/07/2025It would be great to chat about what you did and how it worked for you if you have time? 100
Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 11/07/2025Thank you @foundationyearnet.bsky.social for the chance to speak at the annual conference about our fantastic health foundation courses at @citystgeorges.bsky.social It was a fantastic conference and so great to share good foundation year practice and reflect on future ideas 272
Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 10/07/2025Excellent first day at the Foundation Year Network Annual Conference talking all things foundation years in Higher Education @foundationyearnet.bsky.social 052
Reposted by Helen Spicer-CainBorn in Covid Year - Core Lockdown Effects @bicycle-study.bsky.social · 07/07/2025🌟We are looking for children turning 4 years old to participate in our study 🚲🎉 If your child was born in England just after lockdowns ended (between July 19th and October 19th 2021) you could take part and get a free Amazon Fire Tablet! 🖱️Sign up here: cityunilondon.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... 155
Reposted by Helen Spicer-CainProf Ros Herman @rosherman.bsky.social · 18/06/2025@charjenns.bsky.social Announcing our new book #Communication #interventions with #Deaf People with @kristinsnoddon.bsky.social @katerowley.bsky.social Leila Holcomb, Claudia Becker, Christine Yoshinaga Itano, Susan Easterbrooks, Evelien Dirks, Martina Curtin, Karin Schamroth… #bskyspeechies 086
Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 13/06/2025Last chance to register for #NDAS2025 conference - £65 and £55 for students including lunch and wine reception! Fab keynote speakers on #neurodivergence and #school Parallel sessions on #neurodiversity / #neurodevelopment and #autism #cognition #methology #sleep #mentalhealth #widerexperiences 140
Reposted by Helen Spicer-CainNikki Botting @profnikkibotting.bsky.social · 02/06/2025Still some places left at #NDAS2025 conference - £65 and £55 for students including lunch and wine reception! Fab keynote speakers on #neurodivergence and #school Parallel sessions on #neurodiversity / #neurodevelopment and #autism #cognition #methology #sleep #mentalhealth #widerexperiences 123
Reposted by Helen Spicer-CainSally Morgan @sallymorganslt.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Interested in dipping your toe in research as a SLT. Come to our hybrid event (or pop in after the London Paediatric Dysphagia CEN) #BSkySpeechies #SLPeeps #ClinicalAcademic www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-eve...citystgeorges.ac.ukImplementing Research Into Clinical Practice | City St George's, University of LondonThe Centre for Language and Communication Science Research at City St George's, University of London is excited to showcase their latest research. 145
Reposted by Helen Spicer-Caincitystgeorgeslcs.bsky.social @citystgeorgeslcs.bsky.social · 03/03/2025@citystgeorgeslcs.bsky.social is hosting a FREE hybrid impact event for researchers & clinicians to learn ab exciting new developments in adults & paediatrics. 👉 SAVE THE DATE - 20th June 2025! Final programme to be shared soon but sign-up early: www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-eve...citystgeorges.ac.ukImplementing Research Into Clinical Practice | City St George's, University of LondonThe Centre for Language and Communication Science Research at City St George's, University of London is excited to showcase their latest research. 053
Reposted by Helen Spicer-CainNikki Botting @profnikkibotting.bsky.social · 29/05/2025Please join us at this year’s NeuroDevelopmental Annual Seminar #NDAS2025 @citystgeorgeslcs.bsky.social @citystgeorges.bsky.social #Conference fee only £65 (£55 students) incl. lunch & wine reception. Fab speaker programme on signup page -closes 16th June! www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-eve...citystgeorges.ac.ukNeuroDevelopmental Annual Seminar (NDAS) | City St George's, University of LondonJoin us to explore all psychological aspects of neurodevelopmental conditions and neurodiversity. 043
Reposted by Helen Spicer-CainNicholas Behn @nicholasbehn.bsky.social · 14/04/2025🚨 Free SLT implementing research into practice event! Join us 20th June for a showcase of SLT research @citystgeorges.bsky.social — hybrid event for clinicians & researchers alike. Register & view the programme here: 🔗 citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-event… #SLT #ClinicalResearch #CityStGeorgescitystgeorges.ac.uk 141
Reposted by Helen Spicer-CainHelen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 12/04/2025Please come and join us for NDAS 2025 at City St George’s - registration link in the post below. 032
Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 12/04/2025Please come and join us for NDAS 2025 at City St George’s - registration link in the post below. 032
Reposted by Helen Spicer-CainNikki Botting @profnikkibotting.bsky.social · 08/04/2025Last few days to submit an #abstract to #NDAS2025! Registration and details of pre-conference workshop now live here: www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-eve...citystgeorges.ac.ukNeuroDevelopmental Annual Seminar (NDAS) | City St George's, University of LondonJoin us to explore all psychological aspects of neurodevelopmental conditions and neurodiversity. 021
Reposted by Helen Spicer-CainHelen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 28/02/2025Calling UK Paediatric SLTs Researchers at City are seeking to find out more about how UK paediatric SLTs select intervention goals and content. If you would like to help, please complete our survey: bit.ly/3Z3DNWv Please share with other SLTs if you can #devlangdis #mysltday #SLPeepsbit.lyFrom initial assessment to planning intervention for paediatric clients: what do UK SLTs need?The study is aiming to find out which information allows speech and language therapists to select intervention goals. By overviewing speech and language therapists’ current practice in planning interv... 039
Reposted by Helen Spicer-CainSally Morgan @sallymorganslt.bsky.social · 17/03/2025It’s Swallowing Awareness Day this week. What are you planning to do? #SwallowAware2025 #BSkySpeechies #SLPeeps 174
Reposted by Helen Spicer-CainHelen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 10/03/2025The Neurodevelopmental Annual Seminar #NDAS2025 is being held @citystgeorgeslcs.bsky.social this year on 26th June! Call for abstracts below, please come and join us 🙏🏻🙏🏽🙏🏾🙏🏿 #psychology #BSkySpeechies #SLPeeps #BlueskySpeechies 2810
Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 10/03/2025The Neurodevelopmental Annual Seminar #NDAS2025 is being held @citystgeorgeslcs.bsky.social this year on 26th June! Call for abstracts below, please come and join us 🙏🏻🙏🏽🙏🏾🙏🏿 #psychology #BSkySpeechies #SLPeeps #BlueskySpeechies 2810
Reposted by Helen Spicer-CainHelen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 28/02/2025Calling UK Paediatric SLTs Researchers at City are seeking to find out more about how UK paediatric SLTs select intervention goals and content. If you would like to help, please complete our survey: bit.ly/3Z3DNWv Please share with other SLTs if you can #bskyspeechies #SLTsbit.lyFrom initial assessment to planning intervention for paediatric clients: what do UK SLTs need?The study is aiming to find out which information allows speech and language therapists to select intervention goals. By overviewing speech and language therapists’ current practice in planning interv... 023
Reposted by Helen Spicer-CainNikki Botting @profnikkibotting.bsky.social · 06/03/2025The Neurodevelopmental Annual Seminar #NDAS2025 is being held @citystgeorgeslcs.bsky.social this year on 26th June! Call for abstracts below, please come and join us 🙏🏻🙏🏽🙏🏾🙏🏿 #psychology #BSkySpeechies #SLPeeps #BlueskySpeechies 044
Reposted by Helen Spicer-CainProfessor Cristina McKean @cristina-mckean.bsky.social · 28/02/2025Come and join my growing team! An exciting opportunity to help us to evaluate the ELIM-I. Please repost @drhelenslt.bsky.social @carolinebowen.bsky.social @naplic.bsky.social @yvonnewren.bsky.social @natmunro.bsky.social 21012
Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 28/02/2025Calling UK Paediatric SLTs Researchers at City are seeking to find out more about how UK paediatric SLTs select intervention goals and content. If you would like to help, please complete our survey: bit.ly/3Z3DNWv Please share with other SLTs if you can #bskyspeechies #SLTsbit.lyFrom initial assessment to planning intervention for paediatric clients: what do UK SLTs need?The study is aiming to find out which information allows speech and language therapists to select intervention goals. By overviewing speech and language therapists’ current practice in planning interv... 023
Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 28/02/2025Calling UK Paediatric SLTs Researchers at City are seeking to find out more about how UK paediatric SLTs select intervention goals and content. If you would like to help, please complete our survey: bit.ly/3Z3DNWv Please share with other SLTs if you can #devlangdis #mysltday #SLPeepsbit.lyFrom initial assessment to planning intervention for paediatric clients: what do UK SLTs need?The study is aiming to find out which information allows speech and language therapists to select intervention goals. By overviewing speech and language therapists’ current practice in planning interv... 039
Reposted by Helen Spicer-CainHelen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 25/02/2025Calling UK Paediatric SLTs Researchers at City are seeking to find out more about how UK paediatric SLTs select intervention goals and content. If you would like to help, please complete our survey: bit.ly/3Z3DNWv Please share with other SLTs if you canbit.lyFrom initial assessment to planning intervention for paediatric clients: what do UK SLTs need?The study is aiming to find out which information allows speech and language therapists to select intervention goals. By overviewing speech and language therapists’ current practice in planning interv... 011