@jowallinger
Research Speech & Language Therapist exploring peopleβs experiences of Developmental Language Disorder at work #DLDAtWork. #PhD Student #DevLangDis #Literacy #ExperienceInformed. She/her. Own views/no endorsements. #BskySpeechies π¦
Young offenders 'with DLD were more likely to have their behaviour interpreted as non-compliance.'
Which of course has serious implications for them!
This is why we need far greater awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
#DevLangDis
Excited about new start with #SaLTBkGrp this week Ch1 8-9.15pm GMT online-let me know if you'd like to join friendly, listening convo: www.routledge.com/Neurodiversi...
Color studio portrait of Marion Downs (1913β2014), renowned American audiologist and pioneer in pediatric audiology. She sits posed against a neutral gray background with a gentle smile. She has short, wavy silver-white hair, warm brown eyes, and light makeup with pink lipstick. She wears a light gray satin blouse with subtle polka dots, small gold earrings, a gold watch, and a wedding ring. Her left hand rests on her hip. She is dressed in a matching gray skirt, exuding poise and accomplishment in this formal seated pose. #WomensHistoryMonth #WHM #audiology
Before Marion Downs, childhood hearing loss wasnβt caught until age 3+. #WorldHearingDay
The ππ°π΅π©π¦π³ π°π§ ππ¦π₯πͺπ’π΅π³πͺπ€ ππΆπ₯πͺπ°ππ°π¨πΊ advocated for early detection/intervention & established the first large-scale newborn screening program (1963), proving early intervention is the key to language. #WomenInSTEM
Our DLD diagnostic network is next week (March 12th). It's all about talking with families about DLD. We'll have case studies and discussion. Free to members.
Details: www.naplic.org.uk/events/
And it's only Β£20 per annum to join: www.naplic.org.uk/membership/
#DevLangDis
The Language and Literacy in Young People is an amazing resource. Thanks to @suze-freogirl.bsky.social @me-boyo.bsky.social and team for creating such valuable and practical work.
Loads of free evidence based downloads. languageandliteracyinyoungpeople.com/resources/fr...
#DevLangDis
Hello followers! Today we have more information about the E-DLD event taking place on Friday 13th March, 10-11am with Professor Saloni Krishnan from UCL
Donβt miss out! Sign up for your free ticket today: e-dld.ticketbud.com/cognitive-an...
#DevLangDis #DLD #Event
The DLD event of the year is coming soon!
Don't miss your place at the NAPLIC conference. It promises once again to be something special.
Check it out: www.naplic.org.uk/conference-p...
Nook your place: www.naplic.org.uk/conferences/
But don't miss the early bird rate.
#DevLangDis
Have #SLPeeps & #BskySpeechies seen this opportunity to join the Clinical Academics in SLT CEN Committee? Students & NQPs are encouraged to apply!
Journal club for SLCN/DLD is on Wednesday at 3.30. The paper is about grammar interventions, and specifically Shape Coding. Run in conjunction with @cltt.bsky.social. Hosted by @vjoffe.bsky.social and Judy Clegg.
www.naplic.org.uk/events/
Free to members: www.naplic.org.uk/membership/
#DevLangDis
A very welcome publication highlighting the critical importance of engaging with complexity in systematic reviews - key reading for anyone involved in evidence synthesis.
For #BlackHistoryMonth, I've written about a remarkable woman who blew me away. Meet Dr Catharine Deaver Lealtad (1895-1989) in my new post @plos.org:
absolutelymaybe.plos.org/2026/02/20/d...
She was a lifelong activist and international humanitarian...1/2
#BHM
The Afasic helpline is open Mondays & Wednesdays 10.30am till 4.00pm to discuss difficulties your child may have with speech & language. π 0300 666 9410
afasic.org.uk
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www.afasic.org.uk/the-afasic-h...
Use #DevLangDis so we can connect, learn and raise awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
It's a podcast for everyone! People with #DevLangDis might discover supports for the workplace, people without DLD may learn about supporting colleagues AND Workplace Managers can hear about supporting their teams π. We all need to know about #DLDAtWork (It's prevalent & hidden!) Do see π£ radld.org
Top tip from @jowallinger.bsky.social for a podcast about Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
Let's keep the #DevLangDis conversation going
Even for people with DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) who lead βsuccessfulβ lives, the struggle persists. Others canβt see DLD and so donβt understand the effort required by people with DLD in things like everyday conversations #DLDday #DevLangDis @radld.bsky.social
DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) makes spoken language harder. That does not mean that people with DLD canβt succeed. I have met lots of adults with DLD and the one attribute they share is determination. #DLDday #DevLangDis @radld.bsky.social
Itβs easy to focus on the negatives but people with DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) have strengths too. They just need opportunities to show them! #DLDday #DevLangDis @radld.bsky.social
It's a podcast for everyone! People with #DevLangDis might discover supports for the workplace, people without DLD may learn about supporting colleagues AND Workplace Managers can hear about supporting their teams π. We all need to know about #DLDAtWork (It's prevalent & hidden!) Do see π£ radld.org
Teamwork across professions and agencies is crucial for supporting children with DLD (Developmental Language Disorder). Teachers, Speech and Language Therapists, families are crucial during the school phase. #DLDday #DevLangDis @radld.bsky.social @shaunziegenfusz.bsky.social
Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is increasing, but not where it needs to be.
People with DLD are making their voices heard, but not so much on BlueSky as it's largely word based.
Professionals can make a difference by posting and engaging with #DevLangDis content.
Join in!
Thank you for continuing the conversation. My pick of #DevLangDis posts from recent days is this uplifting podcast from @moorhouseinstitute.com
www.moorhouseinstitute.com/the-dld-down... exploring how people with #DLD might navigate work, and illustrating key skills they might bring to their teamπ
Journal club is next week. Learn about DLD and SLCN. The paper for discussion is about grammar intervention and Shape Coding. By @samueldcalder.bsky.social & @suze-freogirl.bsky.social
Free to members: www.naplic.org.uk/event/journa...
Anyone is welcome to 'dip their toe in the water'
#DevLangDis
Conference is coming and we have a stellar line up, including
@suemarr.bsky.social and Hilary Nicoll (with correct spelling now!) from @moorhouseinstitute.com talking about oracy strategies for learners with DLD.
www.naplic.org.uk/conference-p...
www.naplic.org.uk/conferences/
#DevLangDis
Ah! Wasnβt sure if it was just me being out of the loop. You and @carolinebowen.bsky.social do a great job π Iβll try to do better!
The latest episode of the DLD Download is out now.
Sue Marr is joined by very special guests to explore how adults with DLD navigate the workplace.
www.moorhouseinstitute.com/the-dld-down...
#DLD #devlangdis
#bskySPEECHIES #devlangdis #parents #teachers
Where is it happening most?
πΊπ¦ Heard of Grunya Yefimovna SukharevaβTIL: that she was a Jewish-Ukrainian psychiatrist who defined/pathologized #autism in 1925, pre-dating Kanner & Asperger who didn't cite her remarkable work. Unlike them, she documented how it affected women&girls. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grunya_... #bskySPEECHIES
Do adults with DLD continue to exhibit differences in the dynamics of spoken word recognition observed in childhood or do they resolve by adulthood? This #JSLHR study aims to address a gap in research on real-time language processing.
https://on.asha.org/3MtGgpM #DevLangDis