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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Research funding opportunities for Speech and Language Therapy led interventions for DLD. Closes November 18th. www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/spee...

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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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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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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Diagnosis matters! We do hope that people with DLD don't end up in court, but if they do this study showed that juries views are influenced by knowing if a defendant has Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). #DevLangDis

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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

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EngagewithDLD @edldproject.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Hello E-DLD followers! Today's study aimed to investigate whether a jury’s opinions are different when they know that a defendant has DLD. Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/does-a-... Original article/Full text available at: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #DevLangDis #DLD #Jury

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Speech Bubbles CIO @speechbubblescio.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Stories connect us, spark imagination, and build understanding. At Speech Bubbles, storytelling guides all we do. Join our fundraising launch: an evening of stories, creativity, community & inspiration. 25 Sept • London Bubble Theatre. www.speechbubbles.org.uk/story-fund-l... #StoryFUNd

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AFASIC @afasic.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

DLD Day 16th Oct. DLD affects 1 in 14 children often unseen, often misunderstood. We’re walking on Wanstead Flats to raise awareness on the 18th Oct for families living with speech & language challenges. Every step helps make sure every child’s voice is heard. www.afasic.org.uk

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Rather pleased to see DLD related research project by a trainee Educational Psychologist. This seems to indicate that others are learning and interested in #DevLangDis. Progress!

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EngagewithDLD @edldproject.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Hello E-DLD followers! Today's research study investigated a book programme to help support children with DLD. Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/a-book-... Original article/Full text available at: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... YouTube summary: youtu.be/z3SXK4O4g5g #DevLangDis #DLD

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

To help us get this year's @radld.bsky.social poster on billboards, we need your money. And donation, in any currency helps us reach more people. Please give what you can. #DevLangDis www.zeffy.com/en-GB/donati...

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Make DLD Visible | Billboards for DLD

🌍 Make DLD Visible | Billboards for DLDDevelopmental Language Disorder (DLD) affects 1 in 14 people yet most people have never heard of it. We want to change…

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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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EngagewithDLD @edldproject.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Hello E-DLD followers! Today's research study aimed to investigate whether visual prompts were more effective in supporting children with DLD in producing verbal narratives. Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/verbal-... Original article: psycnet.apa.org/record/2009-... #DevLangDis #DLD

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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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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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EngagewithDLD @edldproject.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Hello E-DLD followers! Today's research study aimed to investigate how children with DLD develop prosocial skills. Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/dld-and... Original article: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #DevLangDis #DLD #ProsocialBehaviour

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I've added @radld.bsky.social's virtual background so when I'm on a zoom call I'm raising awareness of DLD. You can too. radld.org/dld-awarenes... #DevLangDis

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EngagewithDLD @edldproject.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Hello E-DLD followers! Today's research study aimed to investigate factors that might protect young adults with DLD from mental health difficulties, namely self-efficacy and social support. Article summary and original article: www.engage-dld.com/post/emotion... #DevLangDis #DLD #SelfEfficacy

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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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University of Manchester Child Study Centre @childstudycentre.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

(Late) ✨Friday Fact✨ Research at the Child Study Centre often takes the form of fun, play-based activities. In a recent study, Dr Alissa Ferry and Dr Katherine Twomey used a game involving towers and stickers to explore how children understand words like bigger and smaller.

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Nikki Botting @profnikkibotting.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

What do you like to #eat? What #meals do you struggle with? We are looking for people (16 years and older) to tell us! We especially want to know if you have #DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) or have always found talking and listening tricky. cityunilondon.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Hope Sparks @hope-sparks.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I'm so excited. Today I got an NoA for my R01 grant on adults with #DevLangDis. I will be working with Kristi Hendrickson and Natalie Parde on developing a community guided and data driven DLD screener for adults. Here is the NIH RePorter link reporter.nih.gov/search/dzggN...

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National Association for Pastoral Care in Education (NAPCE) @napce.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Tickets are now on sale for the *NAPCE Annual Conference 2026* Join us on 9 Oct 2026** at Worcester County Cricket Ground to explore **Inclusion & Belonging in Education** with inspiring speakers, practical insights & networking www.napce.org.uk/napce-annual-confe…

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

DLD is a difference and not a delay. Professionals need to think hard before using 'language delay.' It may be well intentioned but it can also be misinterpreted by families indicating that children can catch up. #DevLangDis

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EngagewithDLD @edldproject.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Hello E-DLD followers! Today's research study aimed to investigate the level of social stress experienced by adolescents with and without DLD, as well as the relationship between social stress and various factors. Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/social-... #DevLangDis #DLD

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Scottish Book Trust @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Every story opens a door to wonder ✨ Write a true story from your life inspired by the theme 'wonder' for the chance to see it included in a our new book, Scotland's Stories: Wonder. Deadline: 2 November 2026 www.scottishbooktrust.com/about/our-pr...

Purple graphic featuring a hand-drawn door and the words 'Every story opens a door to wonder'.

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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 07/09/2026

Phonological Awareness Assessment & Intervention with @drhelenslt.bsky.social - 24th September, 9.30 am – 4.30 pm via Zoom! Evidence-based, practical, and you leave with free NAPA & NIPA resources to use straight away. 🎁 1/2

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RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

People speaking different languages work together to advocate for people with Developmental Language Development DLD. This unity begins with the translation of the term itself. In Japanese, it is 発達性⾔語障害. In Korean, it is 발달성 언어장애. In Danish, it is Sprogforstyrrelsen. @radld.bsky.social #DLDday

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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

“participants with DLD were over two and half times more likely to reoffend than their unaffected offending peers and the only other significant variable was the number of previous offences” 👉 Watch on ACAMH Learn · Free CPD/CME #ChildMentalHealth #ConductDisorders #DLD

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Dr. Maxine Winstanley on her JCPP paper ‘Developmental language disorders and risk of recidivism among young offenders’

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Michelle St Clair @michellestclair.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

New preprint: our first paper evaluating the Screening Tool for Adults with Non-Diagnosed DLD - a brief screening tool to identify undiagnosed #DevLangDis in adults. @profnikkibotting.bsky.social @drjennyg.bsky.social @suze-freogirl.bsky.social @emilymayjackson.bsky.social osf.io/preprints/ps...

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SENDassistant @sendassistant.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Feeling the September overload? Try 3 lists: NOW – What genuinely needs doing this week? NEXT – What can be scheduled? NOT ME – What can be delegated, automated or shared? You don't need to clear everything. You need to know what matters next. #Edusky #SENCO #AccessArrangements #SENDassistant

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RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

In Germany, researcher Wiebke and artist Tea worked together to transform the facade of a building into a mural dedicated to Sprachentwicklungsstörung, Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) in English. A most fitting idea for #DLDday 2026 theme--Together for DLD! @radld.bsky.social

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RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

How's Rachel and DLD mouse? Thank you for cycling over 400 miles up and down UK's peaks in August to raise funds for people to learn more about Developmental Language Disorder. DLD is a life long challenge in using, understanding and learning language. #DLDday is on Oct 16. @radld.bsky.social

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Catch up on artist and person with DLD, Frankie Boyle talk about how she created this year's #DLDday poster. Start to the end to see it and see how you can support @radld.bsky.social get this on a billboard near you. #DevLangDis The poster is a game changer youtu.be/f4UaB_PTNCo?...

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EngagewithDLD @edldproject.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Hello E-DLD followers! Today's research study aimed to investigate what pre-existing research findings say about the social skills of children with DLD. Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/dld-and... Original article: www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17... #DevLangDis #DLD

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EngagewithDLD @edldproject.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Hello E-DLD followers! Today's research study aimed to investigate how reading and language-related abilities are related, and the influence of autistic symptomatology on the reading abilities of children with DLD. Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/reading... #DevLangDis #DLD

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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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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

This is from a while ago but the resources are updated so worth checking out if you are interested in learning more about DLD. #DevLangDis

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

A wonderful insight into the phenomenal work in a school in a deprived area. This really needs to be read by those outside education

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Marianne Doherty @mariannedoherty.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

This week’s #KidsBooksFriday is inspired by the great Dolly Parton. So whether it’s books about kindness, generosity, gratitude, inclusivity, positivity, hope, self-belief, or something else, let’s share books that embody Dolly’s spirit and legacy. #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit #BeMoreDolly

Book cover for You Choose by Nick Sherratt and Pippa Goodhart

Book cover for Invisible by Christina Diaz Gonzalez and Gabriella Epstein

Book cover for Safiyyah’s War by Hiba Noor Khan.

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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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EngagewithDLD @edldproject.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Hello E-DLD followers! Today's research study aimed to investigate why adults with DLD have difficulty learning new words. Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/reading... Original article: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... #DevLangDis #DLD

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EngagewithDLD @edldproject.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Hello E-DLD followers! Today's research study aimed to compare cell phone use in adolescents with and without DLD, and determine whether language factors and social factors affect cell phone use in adolescents. Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/cell-ph... #DevLangDis #DLD #CellPhoneUse

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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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Hope Sparks @hope-sparks.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

To any doctoral students out there in #DevLangDis or #dyslexia or related areas, Boys Town National Research Hospital has an open cycle postdoctoral T32 grant. Check it out! www.boystownresearch.org/careers-and-...

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EngagewithDLD @edldproject.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Happy Sunday E-DLD followers! Today's research study aimed to investigate the prevalence of autism in children identified as having DLD. Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/autism-... Full text available at: acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... #DevLangDis #DLD #ASD

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