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Jo Wallinger

@jowallinger.bsky.social
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Research Speech & Language Therapist exploring people’s experiences of Developmental Language Disorder at work #DLDAtWork. #PhD Student #DevLangDis #Literacy #ExperienceInformed. She/her. Own views/no endorsements. #BskySpeechies 🦋

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Just found out that Edinburgh Castle will be lighting up purple on October 16th to raise awareness of Developmental Language Disorder. Write your letter today: radld.org/dld-awarenes... #DLDday @radld.bsky.social
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Light Up Events
Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder
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Moor House Institute @moorhouseinstitute.com · 29/09/2026
Our training for schools is developed by highly specialist speech and language therapists and teachers with decades of experience. It's grounded in real-world practice and available on-demand. Find out more here www.moorhouseinstitute.com/dld-courses/ #SendTraining #DLD #DLDAwareness
A woman sits smiling at a laptop. Text reads On-demand DLD training for SENCOs, teachers, TAs and whole school staff
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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
A petition for you to sign calling for better services for people with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Started by Shelbi Annison, an adult with DLD. Please share with your non-BlueSky networks too #DevLangDis petition.parliament.uk/petitions/78...
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Petition: Fund a national diagnostic DLD pathway & better services for people with DLD
Fund a national diagnostic Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) pathway and improved services for those with DLD. This pathway should raise awareness, understanding and inclusion of DLD, provide earl...
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
NAPLIC has a series of networks related to #DevLangDis and #SLCN. These are all free to members. And as membership is only £20 it works out as exceptional value. www.naplic.org.uk/events/ SLCN provision network is on October 5th Journal club is October 21st
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RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Lots of activities ahead of DLD day on October 16th. Quebec are well organized and so a bit of an inspiration for us all! @radld.bsky.social #dldday #devlangdis
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RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Imagine driving down the road and seeing this billboard poster! How amazing would it be! Imagine the number of people we could reach! and lives we could change! Donate and make this a reality!--Search 'radldzeffy'. All currencies accepted. Donations big and small are welcome! @radld.bsky.social
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RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
DLD day is less than one month away---Oct 16 Friday! The one small action I will do for DLD is to show the video DLD-1-2-3 to my school-age grandnephews and grandniece about Developmental Language Disorder. The video is here www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQ-s... What will you do? @radld.bsky.social
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EngagewithDLD @edldproject.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Hello E-DLD followers! Dr Michelle St Clair recorded a video of the 2026 E-DLD member consultation update. Please watch to get an update on the project! Watch the video here: youtu.be/T5y9X-AKz7I?... #DevLangDis #DLD #YearlyUpdate
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Michelle St Clair @michellestclair.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
📣new paper alert! 📣 The @edldproject.bsky.social profile of adults with #DevLangDis, led by @drjennyg.bsky.social. Also @suze-freogirl.bsky.social @profnikkibotting.bsky.social @emilymayjackson.bsky.social journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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Who are Adults with Developmental Language Disorder? Profiles from the Engage with Developmental Language Disorder Project - Jenny L Gibson, Nicola Botting, Ellie Barker, Emily M Jackson, Suze Leitão,...
Background and Aims Although developmental language disorder (DLD) is a lifelong, neurodevelopmental condition, its presentation in adulthood has received scant...
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Caroline Bowen, Speech-Language Pathologist 🇦🇺🇳🇿🌻 @carolinebowen.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
💰🔒 in @ashajournals.bsky.social Morken, F., Jones, L. Ø., & Helland, W. A. 2026 Characteristics of #DevLangDis in Adults: A Scoping Review. doi.org/10.1044/2026... Heterogeneity in the research base makes it difficult to draw firm & specific conclusions. PRESSING RESEARCH NEED. 🦋 #bskySPEECHIES
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RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
"Stumbling, merging, forgetting words has always been a common occurrence for me on a daily basis" says Frankie Boyle, the designer of this year's #DLDday poster. She talks about her experience living with Developmental Language Disorder here www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gl2-... @radld.bsky.social
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DLDAwarenessDay 2024
YouTube video by Frankie Boyle Studio
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Mark Boyes @me-boyo.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Join us at the 2026 @lalyp.bsky.social symposium. Bringing together research, practice, and lived experience to better support those living with language and literacy challenges. #DevLangDis @suze-freogirl.bsky.social @lizzjhill.bsky.social @robertpwells.bsky.social @emilymayjackson.bsky.social
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RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The #DLDday poster reveal is on Tuesday September 1st at 7pm London. That's 2pm in NY, 8pm in Berlin and 4am in Sydney. Artist and person with DLD, Frankie Boyle will talk through her creative process. The poster is INCREDIBLE. View on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube. Links in thread #DevLangDis
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RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Facebook: www.facebook.com/radld.page YouTube: www.youtube.com/RADLD Instagram: www.instagram.com/radldcam/
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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
1st September, 6 pm Sydney time (9 am UK time):
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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
There are lots and lots of children in every school who are struggling with learning, literacy and mental health because their language needs have not been identified. DLD needs far greater awareness. Be part of the change. Learn about Developmental Language Disorder at radld.org #DevLangDis
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Charlotte Forwood PhD @talkinged19.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
I am dipping my toe into Bluesky and pleased to see many familiar names here already #EduSky in my first post I am sharing a #DevLangDis Padlet I have curated with free resources, useful links and information from the wonderful global community raising awareness of DLD padlet.com/cforwood/sup...
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Supporting Students with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
Links to information, resources and other useful tools to support students with DLD, with a particular (but not exclusive) focus on adolescents. Please add resources and links by clicking on the 'plus...
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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
DLD is common and has real life consequences. It needs those who know about it to make some noise to build a better world for those with DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) #DevLangDis. And #DLDday is coming up on October 16th so join in and make a difference. @radld.bsky.social
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Daniel Masterson @danielmasterson.bsky.social · 09/10/2024
🧵 What do you feel are the essential elements for #coproduction or #codesign? What makes engagement authentic? We read over 1000 articles to explore these questions. Here is a thread on what we learned (with some examples). Please share your thoughts 👇
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EngagewithDLD @edldproject.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Hello E-DLD followers! Today's research study aimed to understand the cognitive, language, and psychosocial outcomes of adults with childhood DLD. Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/dld-in-... Original article: acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... #DevLangDis #DLD #ChildhoodDLD
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Ashley Blake @ashleyrblake.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
We are delighted to share our paper in Language Development Research! As joint first authors, Richenda and I would like to thank our supervisory team and the participants who made this research possible. Thank you also to the expert reviews for their constructive feedback and comments. #devlangdis
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EngagewithDLD @edldproject.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Hello E-DLD followers! There's 1 more day until this event! The event will take place on Thursday July 30th 2:30-3:30pm (BST) with Dr. Lucy Hughes and Dr. Robert Wells. Follow this link to sign up for a FREE ticket: e-dld.ticketbud.com/comparing-dl... #DevLangDis #DLD #Event
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EngagewithDLD @edldproject.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Happy Tuesday E-DLD followers! Today's research study aimed to investigate language, literacy, and cognitive skills of young adults with and without DLD. Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/languag... Full text available at: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... #DevLangDis #DLD
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Mikey’s Wish Foundation @mikeys-wish.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
We are incredibly proud to announce that our founder, Mikey Akers, has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for services to Special Educational Needs.
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Genna White @glw1.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Invitation to Participate: Research on DLD and Mental Health Support for Children and Young People sheffield.questionpro.eu/a/TakeSurvey...
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Caroline Bowen, Speech-Language Pathologist 🇦🇺🇳🇿🌻 @carolinebowen.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Hey, 🇬🇧 UK 🦋 #bskySPEECHIES 'The Clinical Practices and Professional Perceptions of UK SLTs Supporting the Mental Health Needs of Children and Young People with #DevLangDis: A Mixed-Methods Cross Sectional Study’. ❗DROP EVERYTHING and participate in this ethics approved study by @glw1.bsky.social
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Videos of our 2026 conference are available to purchase. If you missed it now is your chance! Topics include: lived experience, masking with @hannahhobson.bsky.social, oracy with @suemarr.bsky.social and Hilary Nicoll and pupil voice by @katestarrslcn.bsky.social www.naplic.org.uk/product-cate...
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Michelle St Clair @michellestclair.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
We are currently looking for adults with DLD to take part in an interview study looking at your experiences going to the GP or going to see a nurse in your GP practice. #DevLangDis If you are interested, please start by filling in this short survey: uniofbath.questionpro.eu/t/AB3vC3yZB3...
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Survey for DLD in healthcare - This survey is created by QuestionPro
Survey for DLD in healthcare - This survey is created by QuestionPro
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International Association for the Study of Child Language @iasclchildlang.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
The abstract submission portal for #IASCL2027 in São Paolo, Brazil is now open! Submissions are due September 30th, more information on the conference website: iascl2027.fflch.usp.br/call-papers-...
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Dara DataVis @daraprojectcity.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
This week, Niamh and Abi have been learning and sharing at the #IARC2026 International Aphasia Rehabilitation Conference in Athens, Greece. Here they are presenting posters about accessibility of #DataVis for people with a language disabilities. Posters in comments. #Aphasia ##DevLangDis
A gas holder converted into a building and shown as a venue for #IARC2026 Niamh and Abi stand smiling by two posters.
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Our DLD diagnostic network meeting will be digging deeper into talking to families about their child's DLD diagnosis. Includes practitioner presentations and facilitated discussions. Join us on Thursday at 3.30pm. www.naplic.org.uk/events/ #DevLangDis
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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
A reminder that DLD has wider impacts on learning, including maths. #DevLangDis
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Speech and Language UK @speechandlanguk.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
The Young People's Committee event was amazing! 💫 Thank you to @thurrockjen.bsky.social for chairing, @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social, @helenhayes.bsky.social and @saqibbhattimp.bsky.social for joining the panel, and to the young advocates and the Speech, Language and Communication Alliance.
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Speech and Language UK @speechandlanguk.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
We hope this event helps @andyburnham.bsky.social understand why children with speech and language challenges – including those with DLD – must be at the heart of SEND reform.
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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Oooh, we're entering the era of academic journals dropping their "qualitative checklists". Well done, Implementation Science. Maybe I'll send you a paper now. link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Embracing complexity by reducing rigidity: guiding principles for the intersection of implementation science and qualitative research - Implementation Science
In this editorial we reflect on recent contributions that have focused on how researchers should involve qualitative research in implementation science. Implementation science as a discipline has firm...
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Today at parliament some real work happened too. Children and young people with SLCN got to ask MPs questions. Several started with 'I have DLD'. Advocating for themselves. Compared to where we were a few years ago this is incredible. They are the future! #DevLangDis
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
The @cltt.bsky.social summer lecture is soon upon us! A great learning opportunity focussed on inter-professional collaboration Jana van der Zwart-Langner from Norway. Free tickets www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/child-lang...
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EngagewithDLD @edldproject.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Happy Tuesday E-DLD followers! Today's research study aimed to investigate employment outcomes for young adults with DLD. Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/employm... #DevLangDis #DLD #EmploymentOutcomes #YoungAdults
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EngagewithDLD @edldproject.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Happy Sunday E-DLD followers! Today's research study aimed to investigate how individuals with DLD manage their finances. Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/young-a... #DevLangDis #DLD #FinancialLiteracy #Finances
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
At 2pm today NAPLIC Chair, @victoriawad.bsky.social will be going line on Linked In with the amazing DLD activist and artist Frankie Boyle Details and bookings below. It's free. #DevLangDis www.linkedin.com/events/incon...
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Login to LinkedIn to keep in touch with people you know, share ideas, and build your career.
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Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences @oxprimarycare.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Planning to attend our THS summer academy in Oxford, 24-26 August 2026? 🌍🎓 ✨Sign up before this Friday, 15 May for early-bird booking discount. Deepen your understanding of the complex forces that affect the uptake of innovation in health care. 🔗 Learn more and register: bit.ly/4eOsxpv
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Warwick Mansell @warwickmansell.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
New (open access) piece: The tragedy of the Milburn report is that it is right on education – but too late. Published here educationuncovered.co.uk/analysis/the... and here: open.substack.com/pub/warwickm...
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Education Uncovered | Analysis| The tragedy of the Milburn report is that it is right on education – but too late
Yesterday’s findings on youth under-employment include serious criticisms of young people’s curriculum and assessment experiences at school. But this government have already reviewed these policy fiel...
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Our SLCN specialist teacher network is on Monday. We have @ashleyrblake.bsky.social from OxEd, @iomslt.bsky.social talking DLD friendly audits and Sarah Earl talking SEND White paper. Don't miss it! www.naplic.org.uk/events/ #DevLangDis
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Key messages from outgoing President Courtenay Norbury 1 we need to diagnose DLD. This builds awareness, research & services 2 language interventions give people with DLD more opportunities 3 use evidence based practice. And link what we do to what policy makers want to hear. #NAPLIC26
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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
I still occasionally hear reports that in some UK Speech and Language Therapy services staff are 'banned' from diagnosing DLD (Developmental Language Disorder). I am trying to ascertain if this is an urban myth or a reality. Please message me with your experiences. #DevLangDis
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
We have lots of CPD opportunities coming up in the next few weeks! SLCN specialist teacher network 8/6 SLCN provision network 22/6 DLD diagnostic network 2/7 Journal club 8/7 Details and booking: www.naplic.org.uk/events/ And join NAPLIC for £20 per year www.naplic.org.uk/membership/ #DevLangDis
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Caroline Bowen, Speech-Language Pathologist 🇦🇺🇳🇿🌻 @carolinebowen.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
🆓🔓 Spencer,S, Bola,K, Reeves,L, Best,W, Stringer,H, & Pennington,L. (2026). Defining Communicative Participation for CYP. IJLCD. 61(3),e70266. doi.org/10.1111/1460... #ICF 🦋 #bskySPEECHIES "Communicative participation is a prized outcome for children and young people with #SLCN and their parents".
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Defining Communicative Participation for Children and Young People: Views of Young People, Parents, and Speech and Language Therapists
Background Communicating effectively in everyday life is a key outcome for children with speech, language and communication difficulties. However, we lack a clear way to describe children's everyday...
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Jo Wallinger @jowallinger.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
There is still (just) time to register to attend the Child Language Symposium 2026 #SLPeeps #BSkySpeechies and people interested in #DevLangDis
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International Association for the Study of Child Language @iasclchildlang.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
We recently asked for members to send us professional associations around the world which are dedicated to child language. After sorting through the many responses, we've started an initial list on our website to provide as a resource for researchers: www.childlanguage.org/resources-fo...
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Developed by people with DLD and their families and launched in 2023, the UK's vision for DLD continues to guide the collaborative work conducted by NAPLIC together with @afasic.bsky.social, @speechandlanguk.bsky.social & Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists #DevLangDis
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