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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

An emotional, beautiful talk about life with #DLD from @frankie_boyle_studio and a masterclass in the most artistic, gorgeous slides. #naplic26

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

#NAPLIC26 kicking off with Findlay who is a young man with DLD. He’s come down from Scotland plus he had an exam yesterday. I don’t think I could have given a talk to a packed room at 16!

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Hi, I’m Loren. My son is 9 & has DLD. We are based in the UK. I first made a picture book to help me have a conversation with him about what DLD is and how he can advocate for himself as he grows. amzn.eu/d/a7ADDlt amzn.eu/d/4Lppyf7 amzn.eu/d/2T18IHW

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

The mini activists poster: a combo of hand drawn and him having fun on Canva! Printed and put up around his school. One very happy boy and very proud family 💜

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

It’s live! #dldGlobalSummit has begun. The DLD Project have created an amazing space full of lived experience and opportunities to connect and share. 💜 #devlangdis #dld #tdl #adi

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

The team at @thedldproject have invited me to be on a panel session ‘Stories that speak: Why books and representation matter’. Looking forward to chatting with the other panelists about the positive impact books about DLD make. As a parent to a child with DLD, I have bought them all! ##devlangdis

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Nearly time for the annual trip to the ‘all you can eat buffet’ for Lunar New Year. The youngest is moving on from a mountain of chicken nuggets and repeat trips to the serve-yourself icecream machine. He had noodles last year! #dld #devlangdis #yearofthehorse

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Thanks to the parent who wrote this. Not just a book for siblings, but also to share with teachers, friends & relatives to show the support they give their sibling to feel understood & good about themselves. Siblings are a big part of the team & we love them! 💜💜💜 amzn.eu/d/2T18IHW amzn.eu/d/4Lppyf7

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

❄️loved the snow day❄️ He’s only 8 but almost the same height as me so he fits my retro eBay snowsuit 😆 and he was so happy wearing it. I love how he is happy not to stick to stereotypes of what boys should like. The man rocks a pink snowsuit 🤣🤣 #dld #devlangdis

Boy in a snowy park wearing an 80s style pink and green snowsuit

Same boy lying on a sledge going downhill

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Snow day! Schools are closed and we woke up to the amazing pink sky. One of our sledges broke on Monday but we have 1 good one that is big enough for 2 so a bit of turn taking and lots of layers today ❄️☃️🏂❄️

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

A holiday of very mixed backdrops. 🌊🏰❄️☀️ Down south to visit one granny by the sea with sunshine and windswept walks, then up north to visit another granny with castles and knee deep snow! Can’t count how many times he said “best day ever!” 😍 #dld #devlangdis

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

H N Y! Wishing everyone health & happiness for the year ahead. Our little guy with DLD got an EHCP last term & his school has been really organised at putting in support for him. We feel very lucky to be in this position. White paper soon! #dld #devlangdis #speechiesofinstagram #speechtherapy

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

If you are considering signing up for a research project to share your lived experience, go for it! I joined several & they have given me amazing experiences including speaking at the RCSLT conference & NAPLIC + meeting incredible people raising awareness & improving the lives of people with #DLD.

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

💜What does it mean if your sibling has DLD? This books explains a diagnosis & gives them words to explain it to others. 💛 Looks at skills they have as a sibling & how to look after themselves. 💜 Available via online retailers. My brother has DLD amzn.eu/d/8Hyb20V My sister has DLD amzn.eu/d/dbF0oIT

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Thank you to Sunshine Support for inviting our steering group to talk about our DLD research project. #DLDday 💜

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Already starting to think about next year! #DLDday 2026! 💛The post by @official_jfhasselbaink & @laurenmayoakley feels like something major has happened this year.💜 I’m sure he has been inundated with requests already!! (Both welcome to join us in Brum next year!!) #devlangdis #birmingham

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

the #Birmingham RADLD crew are over the MOON 💫 that @laurenmayoakley and @official_jfhasselbaink shared our reel. 💜 If you found this post thanks to them please check out RADLD.com for info and advice about #DLD. The first step awareness! @radldcam @naplic @afasic.charity @wm_slt_ot #DLDday

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Spot the ones starting to run 🤣

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Thank you @enjoykingsheath for the amazing light up event for #DLDday. We loved it! Great job #birmingham 💜💛💜 @official_jfhasselbaink @laurenmayoakley @radld.bsky.social

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Final #DLDday facts on snacks delivery- playgroup’s turn & a chance to have a chat with a family who saw the parent quotes shared by @radldcam & said that sounds just like a child I know! They came to playgroup specifically to ask about DLD! So happy to chat & signpost them to RADLD & AFASIC. 💜💜💜

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Happy #DLDday ! Next Facts On Snacks drop off complete. This time the class teacher and some extra for the staff room. We fee like DLD awareness spreading pixies today 😄💜🧚🏼‍♀️

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

First delivery of DLD day chocolates dropped off today! Some facts on snacks for a lovely local children’s bookshop who are hosting a story time today.💜📚💜 #DLDday #DevLangDis #SEND @how_brave_is_the_wren

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Spotted in a staff room of a school I was visiting today! My eyes nearly popped out of my head. Can you spot it? The #RADLD bubble out in the wild. #DLD awareness is spreading! #devlangdis #DLDday

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

#DLDday is just 3 days away so I’m getting the facts on snacks ready. #dld #devlangdis #tdl #salt #neurodiversefamilies #merld #slcn

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

💜New book! 💜 Last year I wrote a book to help explain a diagnosis of #DLD. Now there’s a new book, but for siblings. With ideas for how to help, space to think about their own needs, it’s also a tool for parents. ‘My Sister/Brother Has DLD’. amzn.eu/d/4Lppyf7 amzn.eu/d/2T18IHW #DLDday #devlangdis

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

😈Calling all demon hunters🍿- There are lots of things a demon hunters can’t see. #DLDday is coming soon! October 17th & the theme is ‘You can’t see DLD’ so here are 5 things demon hunters can’t see. Tag a fan & help raise awareness of developmental language disorder. 🥤#dldday #radld #devlangdis

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Happy #idob. 🥚🐂 I had a busy day taking part in my 1st ever podcast with @sunshinechrissa, @hananaharvey, Anna & Genna. It’s always a pleasure talking about our research project into parents’ experiences of receiving a DLD diagnosis. DLD Awareness Day will be 17th October💜. #dld #devlangdis #dldday

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Sunny Sunday walk 😍☀️🕶️

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

1 month until #DLDday ! Here are 5 things kids can’t see. 2 children in every class may have this lifelong hidden disability and teachers knowing how to support them to thrive in school can have a life changing impact. Visit RADLD.org for more information #dld #devlangdis #tdl #adi #senco

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

🚀SPACE EDITION👽 #DLDday is on its way! Here are 5 things that you can’t see 👀 inspired by outer space. DLD is a lifelong hidden disability & early diagnosis can have a life changing impact. Visit RADLD.org for more information and join in on October 17th.#dld #devlangdis #tdl #salt #adi

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

This was a lovely surprise. I have been enjoying following Alexis Doyle‘s September Spotlight posts on LinkedIn, highlighting different aspects of DLD every day, and discovered I had been mentioned on her day 9 post. Thank you for the kind words!☺️ 💜 #DLDday #dld #devlangdis @alexisdoyle.bsky.social

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

#DLDday is in its way! Here are 5 things that you can’t see 👀 This one is a little bit cryptic🕵️but wrestlemania fans (& parents of wrestlemania fans) might get it! Visit RADLD.org for more information and join in on October 17th. #dld #devlangdis #tdl #senco #salt #cena #youcantseeme

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

#DLDday is coming soon! October 17th & the theme is ‘You can’t see DLD’ so here are 5 things PARENTS can’t see. Spotting early signs & knowing how to find the right support can have a life changing impact. Visit RADLD.org for more information #dld #devlangdis #tdl #adi #send #parentlife

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

You mustn’t forget … #DLDday is coming soon! October 17th and the theme is ‘You can’t see DLD’ so here are 5 things teachers can’t see. Tag a teacher and help raise awareness of developmental language disorder. Visit RADLD.org for more information #dld #devlangdis #nasuwt #tdl #adi #senco

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

prynhawn da! I am excited to share ‘Meet DLD’ has been translated into #Welsh and is available on Amazon now. A huge diolch to Haf ap Robert for her translation. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 #adi #dld #devlangdis #tdl #speechtherapy #cyfarfodADI amzn.eu/d/5UzwO2B

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Developmental Language Disorder doesn’t just have a mention. It has its own paragraph! Page 81 of the government’s new Writing Framework, going into every school. Have we just got past the ‘never heard of it’ stage?! #writingframework #literacyhubs #dld #devlangdis #slcn #81

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

This is what diagnosis means to us. This is his teachers understanding him & how hard he works. This is moving past conversations about “I wonder why he…” “what if we try…” & getting straight to what he needs & recognising what a fantastic kid he is. #devlangdis #salt #senco #send #speechies

A child’s school report. Next to each academic subject is a colour indicating either good or excellent attitude and effort

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

☀️🍃it’s a beautiful day here. I have tried to film a clip of the tree rustling multiple times but keep stopping when a little voice says “mum…” which I have discovered occurs every 15 seconds so far 😆 #dld #devlangdis #speechtherapy

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Homeward bound after a long & enjoyable day at the #RCSLT. The final session for research priorities was so well delivered (& attended by such a lovely group!) that we had many unanimous votes & delicious brownies. Looking forward to seeing the results presented & the research it inspires. #dld

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Sadly Pikachu deflated, so the gorilla went instead with a tasty banana - What every 8 year old birthday girl wants! He has more confidence in a costume. (But he does keep checking I’m going to stay at parties) He had a great time thanks to the lovely hosts. #dld #devlangdis #meetdld

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Done! So pleased with himself. Lots of people have recommended graphic novels for kids with DLD, but getting him to WANT to read to himself hasn’t happened until now. Can you tell I’m excited! Thank you again @hey.chante - right book right time 😍 #dld #devlangdis #everychildareader #send #nosycrow

Child reading a graphic novel called Supa Nova

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

@hey.chante ‘s author visit has had a huge impact! 😍 From bumping into her at the school office where she complimented his outfit (he was blushing but an instant fan) to buying a signed copy of Supa Nova the next day. He is sitting next to me reading it to himself – this is huge! #dld #nosycrow

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Average Saturday vibes. (Look at the little feet 🥰) #dld #devlangdis #pikachu #party

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Today we swam & I listened to a kid’s private lesson in the pool- very wordy. I had a familiar worry: could my child access a new activity? Would the teacher understand? adjust their delivery? Do I push him a bit or stay at his pace? Never miss a chance to overthink! #dld #devlangdis #send #slcn

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

We used a ‘return anytime’ offer on a day a ticket-don’t think we have ever remembered before. Black Country Museum emailed to let us know our return offer was expiring. We had a free Father’s Day treat. Our eldest tried dandelion & burdock for the first time (jury is out). #dld #devlangdis #bclm

2 kids and their dad on an old fashioned playground horse rocker ride.

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Girlcat is his love, but Boycat plays an exciting game we have named ‘blanket of death!’ The cat hides under the blanket and we attempt to gently poke him without losing a limb. It is Boycat’s favourite game and he has learnt he can rush towards us for extra squeals! #dld #devlangdis #pets

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Review: “My immediate reaction to flicking through this book…is that this book just gets it. As both a parent and a student speech and language therapist, I find it mind boggling that these terms can be so hard to understand and explain to our children. But this book does a fantastic job!” #dld

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Loren @meetdld.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

I keep a list with key phrases the little guy uses. I look for patterns or use examples in meetings. I added 2 new phrases: “turn the curtains off” (close the curtains) “mum switch off the door” (close the door). So objects that can change position are on or off to him. #dld #devlangdis #linguistics

Lots of different shaped and coloured doors

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