Reading comprehension intervention for DLD. Three groups: text comprehension, oral language and both. All had an impact. One year later oral language group died the biggest effect. Focus on oral language to improve reading!

Strategies for reading in secondary. Reading for enjoyment. Need to keep motivation for decoding, think of games as well as morphology. And for those with language needs, focus on language such as narrative and vocabulary.

😈Calling all demon hunters🍿- There are lots of things a demon hunters can’t see. #DLDday is coming soon! October 17th & the theme is ‘You can’t see DLD’ so here are 5 things demon hunters can’t see. Tag a fan & help raise awareness of developmental language disorder. 🥤#dldday #radld #devlangdis

We need every teacher to know about DLD, so please share this link with everyone who works in schools. oracyoctober.voice21.org/session-regi... It's FREE and online on October 14th at 3.45pm @voice21oracy.bsky.social #DevLangDis

#DLDday is coming, so I’m starting a thread over a few days. DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) is all about spoken language. Words and sentences are tricky for people with DLD. And people don’t grow out of it. #DevLangDis @radld.bsky.social

There are few outward signs of DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) so we need to go looking for it. Join us on October 17th 2025 as we raise awareness of DLD and ensure that more people have the skills to go looking for DLD. Resources: radld.org/dld-awarenes... #DLDday #DevLangDis

Please read and share this Top 10 list of DLD Questions, co-produced with an amazing group of contributors. These priorities can be used to shape research and funding applications to ensure that they reflect the needs and concerns of people living with DLD.

One month to go to #DLDday, the day we raise awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Join us in raising awareness of DLD. Friday October 17th 2025. The theme is 'you can't see DLD.' With your help we can make sure more people do see DLD! radld.org #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

#DLDday is coming soon! October 17th & the theme is ‘You can’t see DLD’ so here are 5 things PARENTS can’t see. Spotting early signs & knowing how to find the right support can have a life changing impact. Visit RADLD.org for more information #dld #devlangdis #tdl #adi #send #parentlife

People with DLD have determination . People with DLD have resilience. People with DLD can take different paths in life and also do different jobs. Friday October 17th, 2025. Theme: 'you can't see DLD.' radld.org #DLDday #DevLangDis

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...

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

You mustn’t forget … #DLDday is coming soon! October 17th and the theme is ‘You can’t see DLD’ so here are 5 things teachers can’t see. Tag a teacher and help raise awareness of developmental language disorder. Visit RADLD.org for more information #dld #devlangdis #nasuwt #tdl #adi #senco

Make life better for people with DLD. Find out about DLD on our website radld.org. Tell someone about DLD (either online or in person). Join in our campaign on Friday October 17th 2025. 'You can't see DLD.' Run a fundraising event. #DevLangDis #DLDday

Fantastic. This is just what we need. Could you also do one on language difficulties? Especially Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) which affects 7% of children (2 in every classroom). Low awareness means that people with DLD have to constantly explain what DLD is. #DLDday is on 17th Oct

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀❓ This blog & video about the ShREC approach by @flissj.bsky.social is one of the most popular resources from @theeef.bsky.social 🔗 Blog educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/early-years/... 🔗 Video m.youtube.com/watch?v=HJSf...

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

Let’s support awareness, early detection, and the tools to help every child thrive! Read full paper here - onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... Summary - www.engage-dld.com/post/do-pare...

Is anyone else unable to access the #thematicanalysis companion website? Finding @ginnybraun.bsky.social & @vicclarke.bsky.social's book extremely helpful w/ my MSc Dissertation. I wanted to look back at the e.g.s of TA write up but the website won't connect (I've tried different devices+routes)🤔

The international awareness day for Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is less than 3 months away on October 17! We are missing the DLD mouse! I wonder what she is doing to spread the word this year! #devlangdis

Communication between autistics and non-autistics goes both ways: People who are not autistic also have trouble figuring out what autistic people are thinking and feeling! It is not just autistic people who struggle. This is called the "Double Empathy Problem": kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10....

here you go educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and...

Our Concept Cat study featured in Nursery World yesterday. It showed whole class vocabulary teaching worked in Early Years and promoted learning of abstract concepts and wait for it, this also impacted on maths. EYPP children made accelerated progress too. www.nurseryworld.co.uk/content/news...

💜🥰 Delighted to have delivered day 1/2 of piloting DLD Together Secondary parent/carer course in person for #Bham families. Wonderful seeing families connecting, learning & feeling less alone. Can't wait for week 2! @afasic.bsky.social @naplic.bsky.social #DevLangDis see radld.org for info about DLD

Running DLD Together group last night with @katestarrslcn.bsky.social and reminded again that parents do have the solutions. The topic last night was #DevLangDis and mental well-being. A topic they are experts on. @afasic.bsky.social

The Afasic helpline is open Mondays & Wednesdays 10.30am till 4.00pm to discuss difficulties your child may have with speech & language. 📞 0300 666 9410 afasic.org.uk 📧 [email protected] www.afasic.org.uk/the-afasic-h...

Just left the NAPLIC specialist teacher network on phonological awareness & use of NAPA and NIPA in schools. Full of success stories. It has a huge impact, especially for those young people who have been through several rounds of phonics and catch-up phonics! research.ncl.ac.uk/phonological...

Kicking off NAPLIC's SLCN specialist teacher Network with @katestarrslcn.bsky.social talking about how the Birmingham SEND team supports children with phonological awareness needs. And how @drhelenslt.bsky.social's NIPA and NAPA research.ncl.ac.uk/phonological...

💬 New Post: Rewards of Parenting a Child with DLD Being a parent to a child with DLD comes with unique joys — from celebrating progress to seeing their creativity and determination. Read the summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/parenti... Original study: doi.org/10.1111/1460... #DevLangDis #DLD

Such a beautiful paper, listening to the parents of children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). So important to hear positives too. #DevLangDis

Our 2025 conference was a triumph and you now have the opportunity to purchase copies to view. All related to DLD: lived experience, research and practice. Cheap CPD to watch with colleagues. Check it out: www.naplic.org.uk/conferences/ #DevLangDis

SLCN specialist teachers network is on June 9th at 4pm. Continuing with the theme of phonological awareness. Free to members. #SLCN #DevLangDis www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/naplic-304...

You are invited to the launch of 'Concept Cat: teaching Concepts in the Early Years' on June 23rd at 12.30. It's free and online. You'll hear about this impactful approach and the chance to win a free copy of the book www.eventbrite.com/e/1389222815... Teachers, EY practitioners and SaLT welcome.

Let’s get this Petition over the finish line—just 13k short of the 100,000 for a parliamentary debate: Retain legal right to assessment and support in education for children with SEND petition.parliament.uk/petit...

Thank you Tiya for your work raising awareness of #devlangdis and the impact for families www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/disabl... Important article calling for ring-fenced funding for the services disabled children and their families need.

Concept Cat is coming soon! It is an evidence based whole class approach for teaching concepts such as 'together, through and narrow' in Early Years. Book includes teaching guides for 150 concepts @lang4think.bsky.social 20% discount for orders until July 31st www.routledge.com/Concept-Cat-...

Thanks Kate for sharing! Was such a good way to present the communication environment to my local Education pedagogy team

The Afasic helpline is open Mondays & Wednesdays 10.30am till 4.00pm to discuss difficulties your child may have with speech & language. 📞 0300 666 9410 afasic.org.uk 📧 [email protected] www.afasic.org.uk/the-afasic-h...

looks like Trump may have given up on Canada and is now eyeing up UK as 51st state. This is a defining moment for Keir. If he gives in, we’re sunk. Trump will just escalate his demands.

Although this research commentary applies to autism and ADHD, the principles apply to DLD too. Focus on children's strengths, and there will be benefits #DevLangDis

NAPLIC will soon be launching a network for professionals who work with adults with Developmental Language Disorder. If this is you, then join us on May 9th. It's free. If not you, then please share so we increase our reach #DevLangDis www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-wi...

Happy Holidays! Taking a moment to look back at the lovely review from slcnstories, who has lived experience of DLD. ‘Meet DLD’ helps share a diagnosis with a child & is a resource to go back to for things such as how a good friend makes us feel. #dld #devlangdis #speechtherapy #neurodiversity

Coming up in May and June are a whole series of #DevLangDis CPD events including a journal club and the first 'working with adults with DLD' network. Check them out: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/30445474866

Too right!🙌 Children with speech and language challenges are TWICE AS LIKELY to be unemployed as an adult. By supporting these children as early as possible, we'd not only reduce their need for mental health services and unemployment benefits, we're also giving them essential skills for life.🌈

I 💜 this by @sunshinechrissa. Humour is such an important coping strategy and the young adults at NAPLIC confirmed this. ‘Meet DLD’ uses gentle humour to introduce a big idea with a light touch. #dld #devlangdis #radld #tdl #earlylanguage #speechies

This video reflecting week's conference from a present attendee is really rather brilliant. Thank you Chrissie! #DevLangDis

We need your help! We are looking for any professionals who work with adults with Developmental Language Disorder. Our networks relate to children, so please help get our survey about setting up a UK wide network to those who work with adults with #DevLangDis forms.gle/n2v5T7VK2mDH...

People with Developmental Language Disorder are making their voices heard, and in surprising and creative ways. Check out this from Siouxsie, a young woman with DLD. #DevLangDis

SLTs/SLPs working with children with Language Disorder - I'd love your input to my survey on vocabulary and word learning intervention for children aged 8-12. For participant info and survey: forms.gle/7o3A4RcesFf4... Please share! #DevLangDis #DLD #SLCN