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Stephen Parsons. Speech and Language Therapist, trainer and author. Chair of RADLD. Co-Chair of SLCA. Vocabulary, spoken language, oracy, Developmental Language Disorder #DevLangDis. #BskySpeechies thinkingtalking.co.uk

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 10h
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 · 10h
@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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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 11h
Starting in just over an hour! This year's Dorothy Bishop lecture by Professor Chantal Desmarais talking about DLD in adolescence. #DevLangDis #DLDday If you can't make it you can still buy a ticket for the recording events.humanitix.com/the-2026-dor...
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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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RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · 16h
Simple actions can make a big difference for people with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), who may be students or classmates in your school, or someone you work with. Let's work TOGETHER to support people with DLD. @radld.bsky.social #devlangdis #dldday
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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Aldi is strongly Labour and Lidl is Reform? That is unexpected. I thought they'd be more similar
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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
As part of its SEND reforms, the DfE promised training for all teachers on SEND and inclusion – but what do sector experts think of the first wave of training materials? @johngroberts.bsky.social gauges the reaction
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SEND training ‘will disappoint many teachers’, experts warn
Tes tests the reaction to the first wave of official SEND training materials, focused on inclusive teaching and speech, language and communication development
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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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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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DLD Fact Sheet
Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder
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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Here's an amazing opportunity for research funding for language and communication programmes for Reception aged children that are fully developed.
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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Love Broughty Ferry
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Hazel Pinner @hazelmpinner.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Well this is a nice note to end my Sunday on! #StFrancisOfAssisi
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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
How do we get tickets to see this work of
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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
And it's DLD day on October 16th. Run by @radld.bsky.social Details at RADLD.org
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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
events.humanitix.com
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
are you sure it was the same two squirrels? Or had word got around and they were all auditioning for Spring Watch?
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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
radld.org
DLD Fact Sheet
Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder
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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
This is amazing to see!
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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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Tim Carmody @tcarmody.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
This is the funniest thing I've seen today, possibly ever
A tweet by SarahStarberry that says "oh god read the vertical axis" on top of a chart measuring AI models' release dates and model numbers rather than any real capabilities
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Lynne Murphy @lynneguist.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
"Students from lower SE bkgrds are more likely to experience AI as a production tool. Students from higher SE bkgrds are more likely to experience it as a learning tool. "1st-gen students are 2x as likely as continuing-gen students to say AI...doesn’t help them learn." wonkhe.com/blogs/disadv...
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Disadvantage is a predictor of AI use. But not in the way you might think
Jim Dickinson finds that disadvantaged students use AI as a production shortcut while their better-off peers treat it as a learning tool – and that the hidden curriculum explains why
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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Mark Smith @marksmithphoto.bsky.social "Always the graceful ones… bald eagles playing in the sky."
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ASHA Journals @ashajournals.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Children's personal narrative abilities reflect their everyday communication skills. This tutorial guides clinicians to integrate personal narratives as part of their assessment & treatment for children with developmental language disorder (#DevLangDis). on.asha.org/4AtocQH
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Personal Narrative Assessment to Guide Clinical Practices in the Assessment and Support of Children With Developmental Language Disorder: A Tutorial
Purpose: This tutorial demonstrates how personal narratives elicited using the Global TALES (Talking About Lived Experiences in Stories) protocol...
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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
My tip is to add a few typos
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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
I missed that aspect. I just enjoyed her writing during the Brexit and Johnson years. It was cutting
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Angry People in Local Newspapers @apiln.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
FARTGATE: Tomorrow’s Lancashire Telegraph is an absolute joy to behold. Buy it. Treasure it. Leave it to your grandchildren. #BuyALocalNewspaper
Lancs Telegraph front page: A POINT
OF ODOUR
Reform councillor 'broke wind
towards rival' during meeting.
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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The power of AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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‘Just like my big brothers’: boy with cerebral palsy passes GCSEs with eye-tracking technology
Patrick McCabe’s herculean feat shows limits and possibilities of special educational needs and disabilities system
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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I'm with you on that one!
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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Definitely going to miss Marina Hyde's columns. So many laughs! www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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It's true: this is my final column. You have exactly 24 hours to complain before my inbox self-destructs | Marina Hyde
Yes, after 25 years I’m signing off, and I’ve cherished every moment – especially storming the French embassy with a (toy) AK-47, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
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Paintings of London @paintingsoflondon.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
'Rush Hour Rain' by Diana Croft dianacroftart.com
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Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I am excited to find out that the Corn Exchange in Kings Lynn will be lighting up purple for #DKDday Despite being Chair of @radld.bsky.social it wasn't me who asked them. Thank you to whoever you are!
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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
She's a 94 year old Jewish human rights lawyer. She's been arrested under terrorism legislation for opposing genocide. The least we can do is to listen.
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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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Alex Wormall @wormito.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
One of my kids in clinic gave me a joke today. Why do ducks have feathers on their bums? To cover their butt-quack #bskyspeechies #mySLTday #wespeechies
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Duck with Sunflower Hat
ALT: Duck with Sunflower Hat
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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Very good indeed
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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Save it now to spend a little later is probably my approach. Thank you, as it is always a nice surprise
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This is so very funny youtu.be/SHUvSffmLIQ?...
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Most TV is Just This Now
YouTube video by Michael Spicer
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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I have just been asked: 'What tools are recommended for secondary schools to strengthen teacher/SENCO/leaders understanding of speech and language skills?' What would you suggest?
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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
What a brilliant idea. Experiencing it makes it even more impactful
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Alex Quigley @alexjquigley.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The Education Endowment Foundation (@theeef.bsky.social) is asking for your input on their research agenda. It is a great opportunity to help shape and inform national priorities. Find out more here: eefoundation.tfaforms.net/5044606
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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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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...
petition.parliament.uk
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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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
I hadn't actually looked at the content. Thanks for doing that. I hope it gets edited quickly. I also hope local SaLT and specialist teachers get involved in delivery.
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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Click for the headline and stay for the brilliant writing.
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