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Lesley Cherriman

@iomslt.bsky.social
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Children's Speech and Language Therapist #DLD#SSD. @NAPLIC committee member. ❤ the Isle of Man, language, culture, growing my tiny garden and travelling.

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Bristol Speech & Language Therapy Research Unit @bristol-sltru.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
*📢 Calling all SLTs working with children speech sound disorder (SSD) in the NHS* Can you spare 20ish mins to complete an online survey, exploring the barriers and enablers to collecting routine Core Outcome Set (COS) data in clinical practice. lnkd.in/egzQyN8A
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Susan Guthrie Phd @susanguthrieslt.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
@lypftresearch.bsky.social Delighted to be invited to present #SLTsinMH perspectives on SLCN and awareness of #DLD in adults in mental health settings @rcpsych.bsky.social conference today great to hear questions and comments from delegates @peterdjust.bsky.social @radld.bsky.social
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JAACAP Journals @jaacapjournals.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
#JAACAP Translations highlights the current inequity in mental health research and services for young people with developmental language disorders and sets out priorities for future research and practice. #DLD twp.ai/4inrSg
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Lesley Cherriman @iomslt.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
#DLDday. Last night a band of physios and SLTs hit Douglas city to raise awareness of #devlangdis in the Isle of Man. Interact with this photo to see our lovely Tower of Refuge in the right hand corner,lit purple and yellow for the evening. Love our island and its people.
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Lesley Cherriman @iomslt.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
It's #DLDday. Thank you to Alan @keylldarree.bsky.social for putting up this wonderful display. The Isle of Man is playing their part in raising awareness of #devlangdis . This year I think the students have eaten all the snacks!!
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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
👏Amazing job Stephen and everyone involved in this event 🙌🥳
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
DLD/SLCN specialist provision network meeting is today at 4pm. If you work in such a setting then this is for you! Teachers, SaLT and HLTA. Free to members, and membership is just £20 per annum. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/slcndld-pr...
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SLCN/DLD provision network
Open to all who work in SLCN/DLD specialist provisions. This includes bases, units, resources and special schools etc
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
We have our next DLD Together training for professionals, so if you wish to work with groups of families to help them understand their child's DLD, then join us on July 2nd. It's free, you just need to work with those with DLD. Email for an application form naplic.org.uk/contact #DevLangDis
DLD Together
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RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Watch this clip on two Australian families who shared their stories about Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and how current support does not meet their needs. There are different ways to raise awareness of DLD and media coverage can be powerful. #devlangdis #DLDday youtu.be/75jcsjanqR4?...
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Mum's desperate call for more DLD support | A Current Affair
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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
You are invited to the launch of 'Concept Cat: teaching Concepts in the Early Years' on June 23rd at 12.30. It's free and online. You'll hear about this impactful approach and the chance to win a free copy of the book www.eventbrite.com/e/1389222815... Teachers, EY practitioners and SaLT welcome.
Cover of the Concept Cat book, with cat and authors Anna Branagan and Stephen Parsons
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Marie Newton @seasaltbay.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
@naplic.bsky.social has fab free CPD events. Check them out www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/naplic-304...
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speechy01.bsky.social @speechy01.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
Zoom code details now available for the CLTT Summer Lecture. Click on the comment in the original post. @suereviews.bsky.social @vjoffe.bsky.social @naplic.bsky.social @ficontextual.bsky.social @speechandlanguk.bsky.social
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Tricia McCabe @tricmc.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
#Speechies might think it won't apply to us but @natmunro.bsky.social @becsutherland.bsky.social and I have all had papers pirated by meta for their AI. Check your own and report them. www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
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Search LibGen, the Pirated-Books Database That Meta Used to Train AI
Millions of books and scientific papers are captured in the collection’s current iteration.
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Our mini-newsletter to members went out today includes a specialist teacher job advert. So members, take a look in our inbox. To join NAPLIC and keep up to date on all things #SLCN for just £20 per year: www.naplic.org.uk/membership/
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Membership - NAPLIC
You can join/renew NAPLIC membership by: Membership access and access to conference discounts will only be granted when we can verify your payment (instantly with Credit/Debit card, several working da...
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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
People with Developmental Language Disorder are making their voices heard, and in surprising and creative ways. Check out this from Siouxsie, a young woman with DLD. #DevLangDis
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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
I just found out that one of my books has first been pirated and then used by Meta to train its AI. No acknowledgement and no money came my way. This has to stop. The Society of Authors have organised this petition to the UK government. Please show your support. chng.it/FqvrjYKVvW
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Protect authors’ livelihoods from the unlicensed use of their work in AI training
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Conference is over for this year, but our CPD offer continues. We have 5 CPD events online, and FREE to members. At £20 per year that is a bargain. Networks for DLD diagnosis, specialist teachers, SLCN provisions, journal club and more. Check them out on Eventbrite www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/30445474866
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NAPLIC
NAPLIC is the UK organisation for professionals who work with children and young people with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and other Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). Our aim i...
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RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
A DLD awareness event in March!! the Association of Registered SLP Cyprus organized a race to share the word with the public about Developmental Language Disorder last week. Their theme was DLD: Learn, Understand and Support. Let's gear up for DLD day #Devlangdis
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
Following yesterday's #NAPLIC25 conference we noticed lots of new people on BlueSky. This DLD starter pack will link you up with lots of top #DevLangDis people. Welcome! go.bsky.app/FMV4dou
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Kate Starr (she/her) 🏳️‍🌈 @katestarrslcn.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
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 · 29/03/2025
The diagnostic conversation with families needs to be handled with care when diagnosing DLD. @1hannahharvey.bsky.social's research revealed some 'varied' family experiences. Check out these slides. #DevLangDis #NAPLIC25
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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
If you have a spare moment (and you do because you're on BlueSky now 😊), I recommend searching #NAPLIC25 and catching up on all of the DLD related posts from yesterday's conference. Lived experience, research and practitioner presentations. It was a magical mix. #DevLangDis
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Nikki Botting @profnikkibotting.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
Flowers representing people who might find Mother’s Day sad
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
'Unless you've been through it, you don't really understand the power of the diagnosis.' @1hannahharvey.bsky.social at #NAPLIC25 #DevLangDis
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A Time to Talk… @atimetotalk-salt.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
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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Dr Susan Ebbels @susanebbels.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Also available to download from www.moorhouseinstitute.com/dld-resources/
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DLD RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS & PARENTS – Moor House Research & Training Institute
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suemarr.bsky.social @suemarr.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Sharing @moorhouseinstitute.com free resources at #naplic25 conference #devlangdis
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
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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Lesley Cherriman @iomslt.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Exhibitors up and already busy #naplic25
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
It is our conference on Saturday and we'll be live posting on BlueSky. It's our first time here (as opposed to the other place), so if you are interested in Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) #DevLangDis, #SLCN or #oracy, join in the conversation. We'll be using #NAPLIC25
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RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
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
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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 ...
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Michelle St Clair @michellestclair.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
We will be recruiting a #SLT #SLP as the main researcher on the project soon! Watch this space! #DevLangDis #Neurodiversity Please RT to spread the word!
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Pam Slater @pamslater26.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
@mikeys-wish.bsky.social Family Fun Day Sat 21st June - Save the date!
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Lesley Cherriman @iomslt.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
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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Daniela O’Neill @danielaoneill.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
#openaccess #DevLangDis #bskyspeechies
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Holding the Line @sparkes66.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Completely agree. “with developmental language disorder (DLD) face a 1.8 to 2.3-fold increased risk of poor mental health by adolescence compared with their peers.” And currently waiting time for a referral for a DLD assessment is around 10 months.
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Inclusion in Practice @inclusioninpractice.org.uk · 15/03/2025
Inclusion in Practice is live! This is a sector-led initiative to gather practical examples of successful approaches to inclusion in mainstream education. We welcome submissions from all involved in delivering inclusive practice. Link to submit here: www.inclusioninpractice.org.uk 1/3
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Inclusion in Practice
An inclusive education hub, to bring together examples of what successful inclusion looks like in practice.
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Sirpa Tarvainen @sirpatarvainen.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
New research on intervention factors associated with efficacy in comprehension interventions. Authors @sirpatarvainen.bsky.social, @pfrizelleslt.bsky.social, Granroth-Wilding, H., Stolt, S., & Launonen, K. doi.org/10.1111/1460... To be read here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/author...
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Intervention factors associated with efficacy, when targeting oral language comprehension of children with or at risk for (Developmental) Language Disorder: A meta‐analysis
Background Language interventions are complex behavioural interventions, making it difficult to distinguish the specific factors contributing to efficacy. The efficacy of oral language comprehension...
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Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Out of 256 ASHA publications, 58% use the term Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) 2017-2024. I wonder what proportion the UK or Asia-Pacific #SLP journals have? My guess is the UK wins. An interesting comparison would be to compare the same time period before 2017.
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Rachel Sievers @sieversslt.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
I've joined Blue Sky to raise awareness about developmental language disorder (DLD) in adults. It so often gets left out of discussions about neurodivergence. I'll be posting more on this soon. #DevLangDis #RADLD #NAPLIC #AFASIC #inclusion #neurodiversity #neurodiversityatwork
Image is 2 figures trying to communicate. One has a speech bubble, the other has a question mark above them.
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Dr Julian Grenier CBE @juliangrenier.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Most young children play on apps alone. But could better design to promote interaction between children and adults also improve children's learning? You can find out more: check out my free monthly newsletter on LinkedIn, Early Years Evidence in Action www.linkedin.com/pulse/early-...
Father and young daughter looking at an ebook together
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
#NAPLIC25 conference is coming up on 29/3, with early bird closing on 10/3. It's close to the end of the financial year and so your manager may have a few pennies they need to use up. Make a case to you manager today! #DevLangDis www.naplic.org.uk/conferences/
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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
So happy to see @radld.bsky.social Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder on BlueSky. Give them a follow. #DevLangDis
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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
It's #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek so a good time to remember that lots of young people with #SEMH also have #SLCN. Also check out this FREE excerpt from our 'Language for Behaviour and Emotions' book. www.routledge.com/go/language-... @melaniespeechie.bsky.social @lang4think.bsky.social
4 emojis. Hurt, jealous, disgusted and guilty
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intandem @intandem.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Hurry! Today is the last day to take advantage of the early bird discount for the next online multi-professional ‘Are you getting enough (2)? Making the transition from supervisee to supervisor' training course on 04/04/2025. Contact info@intandem.co.uk to apply or for more info @hcpc.bsky.social
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Dr Hannah Hobson @hannahhobson.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
@bpsofficial.bsky.social would you share our video, made with clinicians and ppl with lived experience, about how mental health practitioners can make therapy more accessible for ppl with Developmental Language Disorder? Made for #childrensmentalhealthweek ! :) youtu.be/Ko6sFea3v0w?...
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Developmental Language Disorder (DLD): a guide for mental heath practitioners
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Nothing beats a face to face conference, especially when it's about Developmental Language Disorder 😀. And we have a conference for you! Lived experience Research Practitioners Join us! Birmingham, March 29th #NAPLIC25 #DevLangDis www.naplic.org.uk/conferences/
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Dorothy Bishop @deevybee.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Please consider sponsoring Mark Thompson's February run in support of Afasic - a charity that offers valuable support to families affected by speech and language difficulties fundraising.afasic.org.uk/fundraising/...
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Fundraiser - Mark's February Running Madness
Fundraiser - Hi, I am challenging myself to run 150 miles during the month of February and raise some much needed funding for the charity Afasic which provides help, support and advice for children an...
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Claire R @clairer123.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Been working with teens excluded from school. All have #SEND (most commonly ASD/ADHD/DLD) but were either diagnosed too late or not even assessed until after they were excluded. It’s heartbreaking ‘81% of children with behavioural disorders have significant language difficulties’
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Dr Hannah Harvey from Birmingham City University. With families of children with DLD. ‘Exploring diagnostic procedures in the UK, including enabling and obstructive factors’ Birmingham, 29/3 #NAPLIC25 #DevLangDis naplic.org.uk/conferences Speaker bio: bcu.ac.uk/research/our-people/f-i/hannah-harvey
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