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UK charity for all professionals who work with children and young people with Developmental Language Disorder. #SLCN #DevLangDis #SEND #oracy naplic.org.uk

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 8h
Such an important post! Thank you for sharing
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EngagewithDLD @edldproject.bsky.social · 10h
Happy Sunday E-DLD followers! Today's study investigated whether language difficulties can predict life outcomes of young adults with DLD, focusing on the school-to-work transition. Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/educati... Full text at: pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/... #DevLangDis #DLD
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RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · 17h
#DLDday is the day we come together to make some noise for DLD (Develpmental Language Disorder). When awareness increases; services, understanding and outcomes all improve too. So let's join together for DLD, wherever you are in the world!. Radld.org #DLDday Friday October 16th 2026 ' #devlangdis
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Dr. Nadine Gaab @gaablab.bsky.social · 18h
Double digits! We’re debunking Dyslexia Myth #10. Our goal is to encourage thoughtful conversations, challenge outdated beliefs, and support individuals with #dyslexia through advocacy. Read today’s myth below (a very persistent one!) and share. #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #DyslexiaAwareness
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RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
There will soon be news on this soon.... Umm...where will we see this poster on billboards? Stay tuned! DLD is invisible. TOGETHER we can make it more visible! #DLDday #devlangdis @radld.bsky.social
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RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
An event for DLD day in Ireland! we would love to hear about events to raise awareness of Developmental Language Disorder anywhere in the world! Keep them coming! #Devlangdis #DLDday @radld.bsky.social
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
On world mental health day we're sharing this paper on the often overlooked connection between Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and marital health. bmjopen.bmj.com/content/bmjo... #DevLangDis @sieversslt.bsky.social @suze-freogirl.bsky.social @me-boyo.bsky.social
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
On world mental health day we're sharing this paper on the often overlooked connection between Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and marital health. bmjopen.bmj.com/content/bmjo... #DevLangDis @sieversslt.bsky.social @suze-freogirl.bsky.social @me-boyo.bsky.social
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RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
RADLD is the raising awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) campaign. When awareness increases, identification, support and outcomes for people with DLD all increase. Join us in working together for DLD at radld.org #DLDday #devlangdis Friday October 16th 2026 'Together for DLD'
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EngagewithDLD @edldproject.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Hello E-DLD followers! Today's post is a reminder that it's a week to go until DLD Awareness Day 2026! We'll be counting down the days with posts spotlighting talks on our YouTube channel. Make sure to check back with us to get involved in raising awareness for DLD! #DevLangDis #DLD #DLDDay
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Stuart Rowntree @primarythink.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
1/6 Been thinking quite a bit about how we assess progress within inclusive provision, particularly when attainment data only tells part of the story. For some children, greater independence, improved communication or simply being able to participate more fully can represent significant progress.
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Woo Hoo!
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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Just heard that Niagara Falls is lighting up purple to mark #DLDday on October 16! Edinburgh Castle too. And the list is growing. radld.org/dld-awarenes... @radld.bsky.social #DevLangDis
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
We totally support this. At NAPLIC we are all about working together for people with DLD.
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RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
People with DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) can thrive, but to do so they need a little support. Families, friends and professionals can all do their bit. Get involved at radld.org #DLDday Friday October 16th 2026 'Together for DLD'
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
We haven't shared this for a while but as it's coming up to #DLDday it's the perfect time to share the Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) starter pack. Check them out and give them a follow #DevLangDis go.bsky.app/FMV4dou
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Research shows that childhood apraxia of speech doesn't present identically across languages. In Cantonese, children show tone errors rather than the stress errors typically seen in English. speechapraxia.co.uk/about/f/does...
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Does Apraxia of Speech Look the Same in Every Language?
Research shows that childhood apraxia of speech doesn't present identically across languages. In Cantonese, children show tone errors rather than the stress errors typically seen in English. In…
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
We haven't shared this for a while but as it's coming up to #DLDday it's the perfect time to share the Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) starter pack. Check them out and give them a follow #DevLangDis go.bsky.app/FMV4dou
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Evidence Based Education @evidencebased.education · 06/10/2026
What do we mean by inclusive teaching? @profkime.bsky.social explains in this short video, taken from the first Chapter of our new Inclusive Education course: Same ambition, better access. Explore the course, feedback tools and practical support for inclusive teaching 👇 hubs.la/Q04z70jr0
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AFASIC @afasic.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Final Call for our fundraising event. We urgently need support to help raise much needed funds & support our work. Also to highlight DLD day on 16th Oct. Come & join our fun event & meet like minded people. Booking deadline is Mon 12th Oct. scan the QR code fundraising.afasic.org.uk/.../afasic-c...
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EngagewithDLD @edldproject.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Happy Tuesday E-DLD followers! Today's research study aimed to investigate the role of genetics and sex differences within DLD. Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/are-mal... YouTube summary: youtu.be/n8qS3DpSLVs #DevLangDis #DLD #SexDifferences
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RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
DLD: Developmental Language Disorder makes understanding and using words and sentences harder. But children, young people and adults with DLD can thrive. By us all working together for DLD we can make this happen. #DLDday Friday October 16th 2026 'Together for DLD' radld.org
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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
And support such as talking therapies is all language based. A real barrier for young people with DLD who have difficulties with talking! #DevLangDis #DLDday
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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
@radld.bsky.social's Dorothy Bishop lecture is now happening with Chantal Desmarais. This slide highlights young people with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) experiences #DevLangDis #DLDday
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
We need greater awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). So we're supporting @radld.bsky.social's #DLDday campaign between now and the big day on October 16th #DevLangDis
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The SLCN specialist provision network is today at 4pm. Open to all professionals who work in these very special places. Free to members www.naplic.org.uk/events/ Join NAPLIC for £20 per year! www.naplic.org.uk/membership/ #DevLangDis
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Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics @mpi-nl.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Social bilingual language use is associated with neural efficiency in inhibitory control: Evidence from ERPs. New paper by Megan Nakamura & al. with Sergio Miguel Pereira-Soares doi.org/10.1017/S136672892610176X
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Social bilingual language use is associated with neural efficiency in inhibitory control: Evidence from ERPs | Bilingualism: Language and Cognition | Cambridge Core
Social bilingual language use is associated with neural efficiency in inhibitory control: Evidence from ERPs
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Simon Fisher @profsimonfisher.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Today marks the 25th anniversary (😯) of our publication on discovery of FOXP2. To commemorate, I’ll repost a few prior threads about the gene. Here’s my explainer of how we tracked down FOXP2 & implicated it in speech/language deficits, in the days before completion of the human genome project.🗣️🧬🧪👇
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EngagewithDLD @edldproject.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Hello E-DLD followers! Today's study aimed to investigate the differences in working memory between children with DLD and children without DLD. Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/differe... Original article/Full text available at: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... #DevLangDis #DLD
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RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
25 locations in Australia are confirmed to light up for DLD day on Oct 16! It will be amazing to get photos of these locations on social media! These light ups will trigger conversations about DLD and how we can work TOGETHER to support people with #devlangdis @radld.bsky.social #DLDday
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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Don't miss out! @radld.bsky.social's 2026 @deevybee.bsky.social lecture is on Tuesday! Professor Chantal Desmarais will be talking about supporting adolescents with Developmental Language Disorder. events.humanitix.com/the-2026-dor... Live and recorded tickets available 12pm EST = 5pm UK #DevLangDis
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The 2026 Dorothy Bishop Lecture with Professor Chantal Desmarais
Join us for the annual RADLD Dorothy Bishop Lecture, a flagship event sharing evidence based research in the field of DLD.
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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
I've just checked the @radld.bsky.social website and there are now fact-sheets about Developmental Language Disorder in 40 languages radld.org/about/dld/dl... #DevLangDis
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Genna White @glw1.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
UK SLTs - help us to understand and support the mental health needs of children and young people with DLD. Deadline to take part: 14th October sheffield.questionpro.eu/a/TakeSurvey... @naplic.bsky.social @speechandlanguk.bsky.social @edldproject.bsky.social @radld.bsky.social @afasic.bsky.social
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The Clinical Practices and Professional Perceptions of UK Speech and Language Therapists Supporting the Mental Health Needs of Children and Young People with Developmental Language Disorder: A Mixed-M...
The Clinical Practices and Professional Perceptions of UK Speech and Language Therapists Supporting the Mental Health Needs of Children and Young People with Developmental Language Disorder: A Mixed-M...
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
SLCN provisions network meeting is on Monday October 5th at 4pm. Open to all who work in SLCN/DLD units, provisions, bases, resources or special schools. A chance to learn and connect. www.naplic.org.uk/events/
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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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Caroline Bowen, Speech-Language Pathologist 🇦🇺🇳🇿🌻 @carolinebowen.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🆓🔓 @tricmc.bsky.social Thomas Choo Heard Ng 2026 ASK Does More Speech Tx Lead to ⬆️ Results in CAS? doi.org/10.1111/1460... ANSWER Tx for CAS is 🎉 effective & leads to moderate generalisation; more weeks of tx lead to stronger gains than fewer weeks of tx. 🦋 #bskySPEECHIES 🧒 #childSPEECHdis #apraxia
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Does More Speech Therapy Lead to Better Results in Childhood Apraxia of Speech? A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of the Available Evidence
Background In recent years there has been a significant increase in the number and quality of childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) treatment research published. Much of this research has focussed on es.....
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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
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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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
This is such a clever study.
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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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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
That does feel like progress!
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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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