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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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#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
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
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I met a software engineer tonight who’s lost his work to AI. He’s retraining as a carpenter. ‘People want real things by real people’, he said, hope in his voice. Writing is being hit too. I hope people want real observations of the world. If you’d like to support me: www.patreon.com/MirandaKeeling
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September 18, 2026 at 6:37 PM
I met a software engineer tonight who’s lost his work to AI. He’s retraining as a carpenter. ‘People want real things by real people’, he said, hope in his voice. Writing is being hit too. I hope people want real observations of the world. If you’d like to support me: www.patreon.com/MirandaKeeling
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All I see is Mondrian when I'm waiting for a train at Green Park!
September 18, 2026 at 3:56 PM
All I see is Mondrian when I'm waiting for a train at Green Park!
I delivered in person 'Language for Behaviour and Emotions' training today to TAs.
What struck me was the number of questions. They were so motivated. It was refreshing.
Their commitment is often not recognised. Or at least to the level it should be.
What struck me was the number of questions. They were so motivated. It was refreshing.
Their commitment is often not recognised. Or at least to the level it should be.
September 18, 2026 at 4:15 PM
I delivered in person 'Language for Behaviour and Emotions' training today to TAs.
What struck me was the number of questions. They were so motivated. It was refreshing.
Their commitment is often not recognised. Or at least to the level it should be.
What struck me was the number of questions. They were so motivated. It was refreshing.
Their commitment is often not recognised. Or at least to the level it should be.
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Here's a positive message from Oxford University Hospitals about shorter referral times. How do we get this sort of thing to people who get their information (and thence their opinions and votes) from Daily Mail headlines and Reform? They won't read press releases.
www.ouh.nhs.uk/news/article...
www.ouh.nhs.uk/news/article...
Service redesign more than halves waiting list for specialist care in six months - Oxford University Hospitals
www.ouh.nhs.uk
September 17, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Here's a positive message from Oxford University Hospitals about shorter referral times. How do we get this sort of thing to people who get their information (and thence their opinions and votes) from Daily Mail headlines and Reform? They won't read press releases.
www.ouh.nhs.uk/news/article...
www.ouh.nhs.uk/news/article...
Such a good news story and an inspiration for us all.
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
‘I see them like my own children’: reforesting Ethiopia with 50bn trees, one step at a time
After losing much of its forests in recent decades, ordinary citizens have led the way in planting saplings across the country as part of the government’s Green Legacy Initiative
www.theguardian.com
September 17, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Such a good news story and an inspiration for us all.
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
'Language for Behaviour and Emotions' is a firm favourite of those working with young people with SLCN and SEMH. If you would like to take a peek at what it's all about a sample of the book is available here: www.routledge.com/go/language-...
@melaniespeechie.bsky.social @lang4think.bsky.social
@melaniespeechie.bsky.social @lang4think.bsky.social
Language for Behaviour and Emotions Toolkit
www.routledge.com
September 17, 2026 at 9:46 AM
'Language for Behaviour and Emotions' is a firm favourite of those working with young people with SLCN and SEMH. If you would like to take a peek at what it's all about a sample of the book is available here: www.routledge.com/go/language-...
@melaniespeechie.bsky.social @lang4think.bsky.social
@melaniespeechie.bsky.social @lang4think.bsky.social
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New ad from the Norwegian Consumer Council @forbrukerradet.bsky.social about the declining lifespan, repairability and enshittification of products:
Planned obsolescence v 2.0
Read their report forbrukerradet.no/shortlife
Planned obsolescence v 2.0
Read their report forbrukerradet.no/shortlife
September 16, 2026 at 9:23 PM
New ad from the Norwegian Consumer Council @forbrukerradet.bsky.social about the declining lifespan, repairability and enshittification of products:
Planned obsolescence v 2.0
Read their report forbrukerradet.no/shortlife
Planned obsolescence v 2.0
Read their report forbrukerradet.no/shortlife
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I've added @radld.bsky.social's virtual background so when I'm on a zoom call I'm raising awareness of DLD.
You can too.
radld.org/dld-awarenes...
#DevLangDis
You can too.
radld.org/dld-awarenes...
#DevLangDis
September 16, 2026 at 9:25 PM
I've added @radld.bsky.social's virtual background so when I'm on a zoom call I'm raising awareness of DLD.
You can too.
radld.org/dld-awarenes...
#DevLangDis
You can too.
radld.org/dld-awarenes...
#DevLangDis
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Beautiful. This is my local Waterstones bookshop.
Bradford, West Yorkshire
Bradford, West Yorkshire
September 16, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Beautiful. This is my local Waterstones bookshop.
Bradford, West Yorkshire
Bradford, West Yorkshire
I've added @radld.bsky.social's virtual background so when I'm on a zoom call I'm raising awareness of DLD.
You can too.
radld.org/dld-awarenes...
#DevLangDis
You can too.
radld.org/dld-awarenes...
#DevLangDis
September 16, 2026 at 9:25 PM
I've added @radld.bsky.social's virtual background so when I'm on a zoom call I'm raising awareness of DLD.
You can too.
radld.org/dld-awarenes...
#DevLangDis
You can too.
radld.org/dld-awarenes...
#DevLangDis
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A programme, developed by serious academics to help children have fun while they learn.. is anyone surprised it works?
We need more of this, please. 😊
bsky.app/profile/tesm...
We need more of this, please. 😊
bsky.app/profile/tesm...
Play-based maths activities that encourage six- and seven-year-olds to reason through problems can improve attainment, research trial finds
Play-based learning helps boost maths in KS1, study reveals
Teaching Year 2 pupils to reason about maths through games and practical activities boosted attainment, EEF trial finds
www.tes.com
September 16, 2026 at 6:57 AM
A programme, developed by serious academics to help children have fun while they learn.. is anyone surprised it works?
We need more of this, please. 😊
bsky.app/profile/tesm...
We need more of this, please. 😊
bsky.app/profile/tesm...
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GOOD NEWS 👏
Hungary will amend anti-LGBTQ law to align with EU standards
Hungary will amend anti-LGBTQ law to align with EU standards
September 15, 2026 at 7:04 PM
GOOD NEWS 👏
Hungary will amend anti-LGBTQ law to align with EU standards
Hungary will amend anti-LGBTQ law to align with EU standards
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31% of children in the UK living in poverty. This is absolutely not ok. Tax me more if it helps. I’ll take it!
September 14, 2026 at 6:42 PM
31% of children in the UK living in poverty. This is absolutely not ok. Tax me more if it helps. I’ll take it!
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💰🔒 in @ashajournals.bsky.social Morken, F., Jones, L. Ø., & Helland, W. A. 2026 Characteristics of #DevLangDis in Adults: A Scoping Review.
doi.org/10.1044/2026... Heterogeneity in the research base makes it difficult to draw firm & specific conclusions. PRESSING RESEARCH NEED.
🦋 #bskySPEECHIES
doi.org/10.1044/2026... Heterogeneity in the research base makes it difficult to draw firm & specific conclusions. PRESSING RESEARCH NEED.
🦋 #bskySPEECHIES
doi.org
September 12, 2026 at 9:30 PM
💰🔒 in @ashajournals.bsky.social Morken, F., Jones, L. Ø., & Helland, W. A. 2026 Characteristics of #DevLangDis in Adults: A Scoping Review.
doi.org/10.1044/2026... Heterogeneity in the research base makes it difficult to draw firm & specific conclusions. PRESSING RESEARCH NEED.
🦋 #bskySPEECHIES
doi.org/10.1044/2026... Heterogeneity in the research base makes it difficult to draw firm & specific conclusions. PRESSING RESEARCH NEED.
🦋 #bskySPEECHIES
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We loved this so much we just had to put English subtitles on it, apologies to the French speakers for our translation. But this is what it would look like here in the UK if Farage or Lowe or another of their ilk got their own way.
September 11, 2026 at 8:57 AM
We loved this so much we just had to put English subtitles on it, apologies to the French speakers for our translation. But this is what it would look like here in the UK if Farage or Lowe or another of their ilk got their own way.
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What do you like to #eat? What #meals do you struggle with?
We are looking for people (16 years and older) to tell us!
We especially want to know if you have #DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) or have always found talking and listening tricky.
cityunilondon.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
We are looking for people (16 years and older) to tell us!
We especially want to know if you have #DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) or have always found talking and listening tricky.
cityunilondon.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
September 12, 2026 at 8:40 AM
What do you like to #eat? What #meals do you struggle with?
We are looking for people (16 years and older) to tell us!
We especially want to know if you have #DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) or have always found talking and listening tricky.
cityunilondon.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
We are looking for people (16 years and older) to tell us!
We especially want to know if you have #DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) or have always found talking and listening tricky.
cityunilondon.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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A small good (arguably v cute) thing happened in my garden a few days ago - a break from the doom scroll 👇🏼🪶
A very tiny drama on the garden step bird café:
a sort of stand off between Fingerbob the wood mouse & Dave the robin. In the end they both bottled it. It’s possible I’m too invested in this stuff but it’s giving me a lift so apols for the spam…
a sort of stand off between Fingerbob the wood mouse & Dave the robin. In the end they both bottled it. It’s possible I’m too invested in this stuff but it’s giving me a lift so apols for the spam…
September 12, 2026 at 9:43 AM
A small good (arguably v cute) thing happened in my garden a few days ago - a break from the doom scroll 👇🏼🪶
DLD is a difference and not a delay. Professionals need to think hard before using 'language delay.' It may be well intentioned but it can also be misinterpreted by families indicating that children can catch up.
#DevLangDis
#DevLangDis
September 10, 2026 at 1:47 PM
DLD is a difference and not a delay. Professionals need to think hard before using 'language delay.' It may be well intentioned but it can also be misinterpreted by families indicating that children can catch up.
#DevLangDis
#DevLangDis
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Happy Thursday E-DLD followers! Today's research study aimed to investigate whether undiagnosed DLD is related to reoffending.
Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/rates-o...
Original article: acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
#DevLangDis #DLD #YoungOffenders
Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/rates-o...
Original article: acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
#DevLangDis #DLD #YoungOffenders
September 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Happy Thursday E-DLD followers! Today's research study aimed to investigate whether undiagnosed DLD is related to reoffending.
Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/rates-o...
Original article: acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
#DevLangDis #DLD #YoungOffenders
Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/rates-o...
Original article: acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
#DevLangDis #DLD #YoungOffenders
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“participants with DLD were over two and half times more likely to reoffend than their unaffected offending peers and the only other significant variable was the number of previous offences”
👉 Watch on ACAMH Learn · Free CPD/CME
#ChildMentalHealth #ConductDisorders #DLD
👉 Watch on ACAMH Learn · Free CPD/CME
#ChildMentalHealth #ConductDisorders #DLD
Developmental language disorders and risk of recidivism among young…
Dr. Maxine Winstanley on her JCPP paper ‘Developmental language disorders and risk of recidivism among young offenders’
acamhlearn.org
September 4, 2026 at 7:31 AM
“participants with DLD were over two and half times more likely to reoffend than their unaffected offending peers and the only other significant variable was the number of previous offences”
👉 Watch on ACAMH Learn · Free CPD/CME
#ChildMentalHealth #ConductDisorders #DLD
👉 Watch on ACAMH Learn · Free CPD/CME
#ChildMentalHealth #ConductDisorders #DLD
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"Stumbling, merging, forgetting words has always been a common occurrence for me on a daily basis" says Frankie Boyle, the designer of this year's #DLDday poster. She talks about her experience living with Developmental Language Disorder here www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gl2-...
@radld.bsky.social
@radld.bsky.social
DLDAwarenessDay 2024
YouTube video by Frankie Boyle Studio
www.youtube.com
September 4, 2026 at 11:49 AM
"Stumbling, merging, forgetting words has always been a common occurrence for me on a daily basis" says Frankie Boyle, the designer of this year's #DLDday poster. She talks about her experience living with Developmental Language Disorder here www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gl2-...
@radld.bsky.social
@radld.bsky.social
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This is the guy with a lot of 'forthcoming' publications on his official academic website, that nobody has bothered to investigate in any way comparable to the resources which went after Jason Arday.
'Cambridge don appointed Reform adviser.
Theology professor Dr James Orr has become a senior adviser to Nigel Farage.'
See Channel 4 video re Reform funding.
Cambridge don appointed Reform adviser | Varsity share.google/pdrSeC6V8bb4...
Theology professor Dr James Orr has become a senior adviser to Nigel Farage.'
See Channel 4 video re Reform funding.
Cambridge don appointed Reform adviser | Varsity share.google/pdrSeC6V8bb4...
Cambridge don appointed Reform adviser
Theology professor Dr James Orr has become a senior adviser to Nigel Farage
share.google
September 3, 2026 at 8:24 PM
This is the guy with a lot of 'forthcoming' publications on his official academic website, that nobody has bothered to investigate in any way comparable to the resources which went after Jason Arday.
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Catch up on artist and person with DLD, Frankie Boyle talk about how she created this year's #DLDday poster.
Start to the end to see it and see how you can support @radld.bsky.social get this on a billboard near you. #DevLangDis
The poster is a game changer
youtu.be/f4UaB_PTNCo?...
Start to the end to see it and see how you can support @radld.bsky.social get this on a billboard near you. #DevLangDis
The poster is a game changer
youtu.be/f4UaB_PTNCo?...
#DLDday 2026 poster reveal
YouTube video by RADLD
youtu.be
September 1, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Catch up on artist and person with DLD, Frankie Boyle talk about how she created this year's #DLDday poster.
Start to the end to see it and see how you can support @radld.bsky.social get this on a billboard near you. #DevLangDis
The poster is a game changer
youtu.be/f4UaB_PTNCo?...
Start to the end to see it and see how you can support @radld.bsky.social get this on a billboard near you. #DevLangDis
The poster is a game changer
youtu.be/f4UaB_PTNCo?...
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📣new paper alert! 📣 The @edldproject.bsky.social profile of adults with #DevLangDis, led by @drjennyg.bsky.social. Also @suze-freogirl.bsky.social @profnikkibotting.bsky.social @emilymayjackson.bsky.social journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Who are Adults with Developmental Language Disorder? Profiles from the Engage with Developmental Language Disorder Project - Jenny L Gibson, Nicola Botting, Ellie Barker, Emily M Jackson, Suze Leitão,...
Background and Aims Although developmental language disorder (DLD) is a lifelong, neurodevelopmental condition, its presentation in adulthood has received scant...
journals.sagepub.com
September 2, 2026 at 6:01 AM
📣new paper alert! 📣 The @edldproject.bsky.social profile of adults with #DevLangDis, led by @drjennyg.bsky.social. Also @suze-freogirl.bsky.social @profnikkibotting.bsky.social @emilymayjackson.bsky.social journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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New preprint: our first paper evaluating the Screening Tool for Adults with Non-Diagnosed DLD - a brief screening tool to identify undiagnosed #DevLangDis in adults.
@profnikkibotting.bsky.social @drjennyg.bsky.social @suze-freogirl.bsky.social @emilymayjackson.bsky.social
osf.io/preprints/ps...
@profnikkibotting.bsky.social @drjennyg.bsky.social @suze-freogirl.bsky.social @emilymayjackson.bsky.social
osf.io/preprints/ps...
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September 2, 2026 at 6:09 AM
New preprint: our first paper evaluating the Screening Tool for Adults with Non-Diagnosed DLD - a brief screening tool to identify undiagnosed #DevLangDis in adults.
@profnikkibotting.bsky.social @drjennyg.bsky.social @suze-freogirl.bsky.social @emilymayjackson.bsky.social
osf.io/preprints/ps...
@profnikkibotting.bsky.social @drjennyg.bsky.social @suze-freogirl.bsky.social @emilymayjackson.bsky.social
osf.io/preprints/ps...