We have a half day Language for Behavior and Emotions course coming up on November 13th. Perfect for anyone running the intervention component of this approach. thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo...

SEMH Assessment - 3rd Nov 📆 Are you an #SLT looking to enhance your skills? Learn how to assess the language and communication needs of young people with SEMH challenges. 💻 Practical. Flexible. Impactful. 🌐 Enrol now: coursebeetle.co.uk/assess-semh/#SLT Self-study option available. #SLT #SEMH #CPD

Today is #DLDday around the world to help bring awareness to Developmental Language Disorder which is still underrecognized and can impact 2 children in every classroom of 30 for whom understanding language and talking is more difficult. Learn more at RADLD.org radld.org?s=Classroom+...

A book about DLD for schools, written by a SENCO. All thanks to Katie Little. Coming soon. www.routledge.com/Creating-an-... #DevLangDis

We have a new video for you! Made by Shelbi Annison a young woman with DLD. 'You can't see DLD' #DevLangDis #DLDday youtu.be/R7Wd1X-RAek

DLD stands for Developmental Language Disorder. Researchers found that around 1 in 14 people have DLD. Read up on DLD here (in multiple languages) radld.org/about/dld/dl... #DLDday #DevLangDis

Well trained staff run more effective interventions. So build capacity to support students with SLCN in your school. Our next half day online 'Language for Thinking' training is 30/9. Join us: thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo...

Lack of awareness of Developmental Language Disorder among mental health professionals means that young people with DLD have extra barriers accessing help. #DevLangDis

Looking to train your team? We offer: • Closed group courses • Block bookings with discounts • Mix & match packages Our training is flexible and tailored to your service’s needs. Browse courses & get in touch 👉 coursebeetle.co.uk/training-for... #SLT #CPD #SpeechTherapy #SLTTraining

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is all about language. But what do we mean by 'language'? Share, print and explain all about language so more people know about DLD. #DLDday is Friday October 17th 2025. Theme: you can't see DLD. radld.org #DevLangDis

This is why Charlene, a teacher, thinks we need more awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Why do you? #DLDday #DevLangDis

DLD makes things complicated. Others can't see it, but yet it impacts every day for people with DLD (Developmental Language Disorder). So we need way more people to know about DLD. And that's where you come in. Join us on Friday Oct 17 2025. Theme: you can't see DLD. radld.org #DLDday #DevLangDis

If you work with adults with #DevLangDis, then you'll be interested in joining our next network. We've collated the list of assessments practitioners are using. Join us on 26/9 www.naplic.org.uk/events/

Because awareness of DLD is only now starting to grow, we are missing whole generations of adults with DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) whose needs were not identified as children. Like Nichole below #DLDday is Friday October 17th 2025. 'You can't see DLD' is the theme. radld.org #DevLangDis

Explaining DLD so people really 'get' it is really tricky sometimes, but this bubble image helps. The image is also available on our website listed as 'DLD bubble resource' on this page: radld.org/dld-awarenes... Share it today #DevLangDis #DLDday

As speech and language specialists, we know the impact DLD can have when left undiagnosed. A must-read from The Independent here: tinyurl.com/ym4rfjtn.

Amazed to see Speech, language and communication needs as front page news in Australia. Just needs to mention Developmental Language Disorder next time! #DevLangDis www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

Please check out the Top 10 Research Priority Questions for #DevLangDis. Newly launched after extensive consultations involving people with DLD, families and professionals. www.rcslt.org/news/top-que...

Onn October 2nd Dr Hannah Hobson from the University of York will be presenting this year's Dorothy Bishop lecture with the title 'How we see (and don’t see) DLD: camouflaging and others’ perceptions of communication needs.' #DevLangDis #DLDday www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-2025-d...

Anxiety is an issue for many people with DLD. A little understanding , awareness and kindness can make a huge difference for people with DLD. But first we need awareness. Join us on Friday October 17th 2025 in raising awareness of DLD. Theme: 'you can't see DLD.' radld.org #DLDday #DevLangDis

Look at the brilliant #oracy webinars @voice21oracy.bsky.social are running, including a joint one with us on DLD (Developmental Language Disorder). Exciting times! #DevLangDis

People with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) aren't asking for big changes necessarily. It's often small changes that make a difference. There are strategies on our website. For education: radld.org/dld-educatio... For workplace: radld.org/dld-workplac... #DLDday #DevLangDis

This is a fun back to school post from @meetdld.bsky.social. Tag a teacher and help raise awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Tagging @9000lives.org

Word Aware (whole school vocabulary), Language for Thinking and Language for Behaviour and Emotions courses date for the year are available here. Our approaches are practical and effective and well suited to teachers and SaLT. thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo... #vocabulary #SLCN #DevLangDis

We have so much to learn about Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). So work like @hannahhobson.bsky.social's on camouflaging is so important.

Quite often people who have never heard of DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) think of it as a 'little problem with his/her speech.' As these researchers found. It's not! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36239148/ ( #DLDday radld.org

This is something we PASSIONATELY believe in: with support people with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) can thrive. Join us on Friday October 17th 2025. The theme this year is 'you can't see DLD.' We really want to make it visible. #DLDDay #DevLangDis radld.org

Never stop learning!

DLD is really very common. Way more common than other well know conditions such as autism. DLD is a difficulty with using and understanding words and sentences. And the biggest problem is that very few people have heard of it. Join our #DLDday campaign on October 17 2025. radld.org

Explore "Finding a Voice" by Damian Quinn, a highly-rated treasure that sheds light on life with Developmental Language Disorder. Ideal for educators and parents of children with DLD. Engage in the dialogue and contribute to change! #FindingAVoice buff.ly/gNg307u #devlangdis #DLD #WritingCommunity

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is a difficulty with understanding & using words & sentences. That might seem like a small issue to you, but to people with DLD this can be a huge barrier. The biggest barrier of all is NEXT TO NO ONE HAS HEARD OF DLD. Help us change that! #DLDday #DevLangDis

A big shout out to Engage DLD! They provide short, smart summaries of the latest DLD related research on their website but also across social media, including TikTok! You can join them for free and get involved in research too! Check them out at engage-dld.com. #devlangdis

Self-study training courses 💻 We know it’s not always easy to access live training, especially when juggling a heavy caseload. That’s why we have a growing range of self-study courses to help you keep up your #CPD Find out more >> coursebeetle.co.uk/courses/?del...#CPD #SLT #SLT2Be #SLP

What happens when a whole city commits to giving every child a better start to life? 🚀 Early Talk for York is transforming early years education—boosting speech & language skills, tackling inequality Full article by CarolineVollans in NurseryWorld - www.nurseryworld.co.uk/content/feat...

DRUM ROLL please! Our 2026 conference will be on Saturday May 9th in Birmingham. . Join us for all things Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). Mark the date in your diary now. Join NAPLIC and get a BIG discount on the conference fee too.

Valuable point. Young people with Developmental Language Disorder's social and emotional difficulties may be 'linked with other factors, such as how individuals with DLD are treated by others.' Awareness matters Inclusion matters #DevLangDis

What is it like to be diagnosed with DLD as an adult? Joel was 28 when this happened to him. Listen to the podcast from The DLD Project to find out more. Joel is waiting to hear someone say "I've heard of DLD."#devlangdis thedldproject.com/diagnosed-wi...

Awareness matters! Research matters! Understanding DLD matters! These researchers found that children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) received less support than children with autism, even when those with DLD had significant learning, literacy, cognitive and behavioural needs. #Devlangdis

Looking to train your team? We offer: • Closed group courses • Block bookings with discounts • Mix & match packages Our training is flexible and tailored to your service’s needs. Browse courses & get in touch 👉 coursebeetle.co.uk/training-for... #SLT #CPD #SpeechTherapy #SLTTraining

Lots of people do not know about DLD and so over the next few weeks, we are sharing some basic facts that are evidence-based. DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) is not something children can grow out of, but it does not mean they cannot thrive...#devlangdis #DLDday

Thanks to Jess Meredith from Differing Minds for the opportunity to raise awareness of the relatively common but under-diagnosed neurodevelopmental condition DLD (especially in adults) with our conversation last week. Catch us on You Tube.

The @theeef.bsky.social evaluation report of our Concept Cat approach from RAND Europe is out now. TLDR: Concept Cat helped Early Years children to learn conceptual vocabulary and maths. Read the full report here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/new-eef...

Summer task for Speech and Language Therapist who want to build confidence with diagnosing DLD. Gather some colleagues and watch and discuss these FREE modules. #DevLangDis www.naplic.org.uk/diagnosing-d...

New dates for Language for Behaviour and Emotions course are now up on our website. 2 day courses and 1/2 day courses, thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo.... All run by the authors myself, @wordaware.bsky.social and @melaniespeechie.bsky.social.

Join us on July 14th for a @radld.bsky.social fundraiser. Word Aware whole school vocabulary course for teaching and SaLT trainees. Just £10. We are looking for a balance of teachers and SaLT, so please help us reach more trainee teachers. thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo...

Working with adults with DLD network meeting is on July 9th. Open to all who work in this field or who wish to. Book your place via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-wi... #DevLangDis

We launched our ew book, 'Concept Cat: teaching concepts n the Early Years' last week. If you missed it but wish to know more about how to teach these challenging abstract words then take a look at the recording. @lang4think.bsky.social youtu.be/nii7CsUVBgI?...

Whether you're a teacher, parent, or just curious about DLD— go explore 👉 www.dldandme.org

Children with speech & language challenges are facing #APerfectStorm. They're more likely to struggle with mental health issues & less likely to get support It doesn’t have to be this way. Read @SpeechAndLangUK's new report and find out what needs to change: speechandlanguage.org.uk/the-issue/ou...

Many children & young people who have #SEMH have also experienced complex trauma. This often affects their development & their ability to interact effectively. Learn from @melaniespeechie.bsky.social#SEMHhow to use evidence-based methods to support these children. #BlueSkySpeechies #Training