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Helen Spicer-Cain

@helensc.bsky.social
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She/her. Senior lecturer, researcher and SLT at City St George’s University of London, focusing on early language and communication development, autism and increased likelihood children. Owner of a crazy westie.

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Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
City 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.
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Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
One 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.
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Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
City 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_...
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From 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...
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Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Project 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/eCRzRKqB
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Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Project 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
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Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Project 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
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Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
City 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
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Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
City 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_... #bskyspeechies
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From 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...
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Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Are 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-...
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stephwilsoncity.bsky.social @stephwilsoncity.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
PhD 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.
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Nikki 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.social
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Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Are 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-...
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School of Health & Medical Sciences Doctoral studentships | City St George's, University of London
The 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.
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Anna Caute @annacaute.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
SLT 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
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Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Yes thank you, just glad not to miss it!
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Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
I just got sent a new link by email
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Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Yes exactly that
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Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
I wonder if and how others have managed to join?
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Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
I’m trying to get in but can’t get the link to work
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Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
City 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_...
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Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
City 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_...
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Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Thank you for sharing!
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Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
City 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
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Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
City 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
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Nikki Botting @profnikkibotting.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Very 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....
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Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
It would be great to chat about what you did and how it worked for you if you have time?
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Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Thank 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
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Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Excellent first day at the Foundation Year Network Annual Conference talking all things foundation years in Higher Education @foundationyearnet.bsky.social
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Born 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_...
Families needed for a study about children’s talking and thinking. Are talking and thinking skills different in children who were born after Covid lockdowns? Was your child born in England between July 19th 2021 and October 19th 2021? If they were, you could take part in our study. Your child would play fun talking and thinking games with a researcher over Zoom. We would see your child three times for about 45 minutes each time. You would fill in some questionnaires about your household which will take 1.5 hours. If you take part in our study you get a free Amazon Fire tablet! If you have any questions or want to sign up you can contact bicycle@citystgeorges.ac.uk.
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Prof 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
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Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Last 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
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Nikki Botting @profnikkibotting.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Still 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
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Sally Morgan @sallymorganslt.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Interested 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...
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Implementing Research Into Clinical Practice | City St George's, University of London
The Centre for Language and Communication Science Research at City St George's, University of London is excited to showcase their latest research.
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citystgeorgeslcs.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...
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Implementing Research Into Clinical Practice | City St George's, University of London
The Centre for Language and Communication Science Research at City St George's, University of London is excited to showcase their latest research.
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Nikki Botting @profnikkibotting.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Please 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...
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NeuroDevelopmental Annual Seminar (NDAS) | City St George's, University of London
Join us to explore all psychological aspects of neurodevelopmental conditions and neurodiversity.
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Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
An image with a blue bubble that says National Speech and Language Therapist Day 18th May
May you be proud of the work you do and the difference you make
Thank you!
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Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
Tongue?
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Nicholas 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 #CityStGeorges
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Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Please come and join us for NDAS 2025 at City St George’s - registration link in the post below.
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Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Please come and join us for NDAS 2025 at City St George’s - registration link in the post below.
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Nikki Botting @profnikkibotting.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Last 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...
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NeuroDevelopmental Annual Seminar (NDAS) | City St George's, University of London
Join us to explore all psychological aspects of neurodevelopmental conditions and neurodiversity.
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Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Calling 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 #SLPeeps
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From 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...
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Sally Morgan @sallymorganslt.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
It’s Swallowing Awareness Day this week. What are you planning to do? #SwallowAware2025 #BSkySpeechies #SLPeeps
Image outline of a head and neck profile with an steric at the throat indicating a swallowing difficulty.
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Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
The 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
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Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
The 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
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Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Calling 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 #SLTs
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From 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...
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Nikki Botting @profnikkibotting.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
The 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
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Professor Cristina McKean @cristina-mckean.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Come 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
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Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Calling 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 #SLTs
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From 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...
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Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Calling 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 #SLPeeps
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From 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...
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Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Calling 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
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From 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...
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