Researchers discovered most people with DLD have not had their needs identified. This needs to change. We need you to be part of the change. #DLDday, Friday October 17th. The theme is 'you can't see DLD' so let's make it visible. #DevLangDis radld.org

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.

New post for an SLT/SLP Research Associate/Assistant to work on an @edldproject.bsky.social project to validate a screening tool to identify #DevLangDis in adults! Please RT widely! @suze-freogirl.bsky.social @emilymayjackson.bsky.social @profnikkibotting.bsky.social www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy...

'Concept Cat: teaching concepts on the Early Years' has landed. Concept Cat has gone down a storm already, and this new book make sit easier to implement. It provides a 'how to' guide for teaching 150 common concepts such as 'few, next to and cube.' Details: www.routledge.com/Concept-Cat-...

@naplic.bsky.social has fab free CPD events. Check them out www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/naplic-304...

Come amd join our wonderful #ELSEC team B7 SALT www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo...

My work here is done! All the 📙 #EBPRoadmap prime movers and shakers are on @bsky.app ✔️ @pamelasnow.bsky.social, ✔️@pipbrandon.bsky.social ✔️ @lovethatsmile.bsky.social and, of course ✔️ @jandrpress.bsky.social ! www.jr-press.co.uk/product/evid...

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

Team day Flowers for a brilliant team! #ELSEC #slcn

Lovely summary for supporting communication in education settings

Welcome @afasic.bsky.social to #NAPLIC25. Promoting 'DLD Together' with the aim of building a network of empowered families because we know that families make all the difference for children with #DevLangDis

And this is why we’re here at #NAPLIC25… Tanaya brilliantly shared her experiences as a young adult with DLD. Sadly she is not alone in her experiences of the education system with #DevLangDis But oh wow! Not a dry eye in the house after that amazing song!! 🤩 Thank you Tanaya!! 🌟 🙏 🙏

Some of the experiences were jaw-droppingly poor. We need to do better as a profession

In schools who are implementing #oracy approaches, there is lots to offer children with #DevLangDis. Teachers are more aware of language so better identification of DLD. Also talk is explicitly taught. Structure helps those with DLD.

At #NAPLIC25 listening to expert by experience Tanaya talking about life as adult with #DevLangDis. College was difficult. Took a long time to get support. Staff don't know about DLD. After diagnosis Tanaya is able to ask when she doesn't understand

It took permanent exclusion and PRU placement for Abraz to get a a diagnosis of #DevLangDis before needs could be met in education. Subsequently he achieved top results at college, has a degree in social work and is the most inspirational guy!! 🙏🌟 Recognising #SLCN can be life changing #NAPLIC25

BibianaWigley & Sarah Miller ready #naplic25 with eg of how #balancedsystem is supporting transformation for CYP with SLCN. Will be joined by Hester Mackay from Kent if you want to hear about impact of strategic roll out in KCC

Abraz Hussein, an adult with DLD tells his story. He got through primary without much support, but at start of secondary was permanently excluded. Then went to PRU before getting diagnosed and going to a special school for speech and language. Support makes all the difference! #NAPLIC25 #DevLangDis

Even if you can't be with us at the conference on Saturday you can still join in. We'll be live posting here and expect others will be too. Just search #NAPLIC25 and like, share and comment like crazy! We want more people to know about DLD. #DevLangDis

Our conference is on Saturday! I think there are one or two last minute tickets, so get in quick. www.naplic.org.uk/conferences/ #DevLangDis #NAPLIC25

Unless their ability to develop speech, language and communication skills is prioritised, children from areas of disadvantage or with special needs are being set up to fail - our letter in today's Daily Mail:

Specialist #SLCN teacher posts do not come up very often, but here is one in Tower Hamlets, right at the heart of London. lbth.alvius.net/2/roles/2706 Please share with anyone you know who might be interested. #SLCNjobs #DevLangDis

💬 'Over the many years I’ve worked in mental health, I can’t remember a single discussion about the one factor schools can affect: language'

NAPLIC conference will take place in Birmingham this Saturday, March 29! The theme is research, practice and lived experience of DLD! Details are here www.naplic.org.uk/conferences/ Don't miss out! NAPLIC is UK organisation of teachers, speech language therapists and other professionals. #DevLangDis

It's the NAPLIC 2025 conference #DevLangDis next Saturday 29th March. There's still time to book your place! I look forward to listening to the varied speakers and having great conversations with like-minded people. Don't miss out on the buzz of this brilliant day!

NAPLIC is launching a network for UK professionals who work with adults with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). To ensure we get it right, please complete the short survey and share with colleagues in adult services. lnkd.in/eMb8HDgH Save the date May 9th at 9.30 am. Free and open to non-members

Book your trains! Check your car tyres! Get ready for #NAPLIC25 conference on March 29th. Last few tickets remaining, so make sure you don't miss out. naplic.org.uk/conferences #DevLangDis

We are very excited to be launching a network for UK professionals who work with adults with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Let us shape it by completing this short survey. Also share with colleagues in adult services. #DevLangDis forms.gle/4Z8HvhR7t1zg...

"They don't realize how hard he has to try every day". A team of researchers have listened to caregivers' experience of parenting a child with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). I think lots of you will find this interesting. You can read the article here onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....

"Who are our EAL learners?" Read more on #NALDIC 's #practice page naldic.org.uk/practice/eal... #EAL

Naplic conference is coming up soon! Book your place and join us for an inspiring day. Research, lived experience and great networking. www.naplic.org.uk/conferences/

Bookings for the #NAPLIC25 conference are now open. March 29th in Birmingham for all things #DevLangDis & #SLCN. Jenny Gibson: social emotional development Hannah Harvey: diagnosis Amanda Finer: children's experiences Amy Gaunt: oracy Lived experience too! Details: www.naplic.org.uk/conferences/

Frankie is an incredible artist. You'll see some of her work in this video. Frankie also has DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) and dyslexia. Frankie has a strong message for us. For young people with DLD, she suggests 'Surround yourself with people who get you.' www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8vg...

Does anyone know of any Polish speaking SLTs who work with adults or any support organisations in London? @rtslt.bsky.social

Come and join my growing team! An exciting opportunity to help us to evaluate the ELIM-I. Please repost @drhelenslt.bsky.social @carolinebowen.bsky.social @naplic.bsky.social @yvonnewren.bsky.social @natmunro.bsky.social

#NAPLIC25 conference is coming up on 29/3, with early bird closing on 10/3. It's close to the end of the financial year and so your manager may have a few pennies they need to use up. Make a case to you manager today! #DevLangDis www.naplic.org.uk/conferences/

The #NAPLIC25 conference is just over 6 weeks away! Join us on Birmingham for the UK's biggest #DevLangDis event. Jenny Gibson, Hannah Harvey, Amanda Finer, Amy Gaunt and lived experience speakers also. www.naplic.org.uk/conferences/

If you you work in mental health or know people who do, then this video is for you. A few simple strategies can make a world of difference to people with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) #DevLangDis #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek

10 years of sharing my story and raising awareness. 10 years of speaking at events, making connections. 10 years and we finally have the very people who can make change talking about the state of speech and language services in this country. committees.parliament.uk/committee/32...

“I would say that when you’re talking about SEND, language is nearly always going to be a part of that, so language should be seen as a central aspect of provision for children with special educational needs, too.” Prof. Charles Hulme.

Another one just off to the printer! Assessment Case Studies of Multilingual Children addresses uncertainties in relation to assessment and differential diagnosis for multilingual clients and is an essential tool for all SLTs working with these clients. #Multilingualism #SLT

Not sending cards this year, £1-65 on average for posting a card why not use dontsendmeacard.com to send your cards online and make a donation to Afasic you can send up to 100 cards. Easy! go on you know it makes sense!! Thank you.

Just ONE more adult with #DevLangDis needed to come to City University (in the new year or before #Christmas) and help us with a #study designing better graphs, maps and other #datavis. Please get in touch if you want more info and think you can help - no obligation / pressure 😊

I've just created a starter pack for Developmental Language Disorder. I am sure there will be lots of people I've missed so if you spot omissions (including yourself) then please let me know. #DevLangDis go.bsky.app/FMV4dou

Thanks @susanebbels.bsky.social - the link to register would be helpful 😊 - please do join us for what will be a really interesting #IJLCDWinterLecture on active ingredients for child language interventions - particularly thinking about dosage. Register here rcslt.info/48ZswtI

70 ago Leo Kanner coined the term “refrigerator mother” apportioning some of the cause for the distinctive profile of autistic behaviour to cold, harsh parenting. Total nonsense of course. Like autism, we now have overwhelming evidence that #DLD has a biological basis. www.acamh.org/blog/parent-...

There is now a Facebook group for adults with DLD. A great opportunity for those with DLD to meet others. www.facebook.com/groups/conne... So please share with anyone who might be interested. #DevLangDis

#Elsec Early Language Support for Every Child DfE funded 24 months project 9 sites across England See our Padlet for ELSEC in Hartlepool padlet.com/marienewton1...

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