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Word Aware training is now available on demand. Same content, but now you can watch it at a time that suits you. So if you are looking for a proven way to improve children's vocabulary, check this out. thinkingtalking.podia.com @lang4think.bsky.social

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Time to focus on the little ones. IMO the ELGs and all the DFE materials (esp the early maths and early Literacy) need revision. Child development should be considered www.tes.com/magazine/new...

Pun Photography I always love creating pun photography of station names, here's a small collection.

Important news for members. We are holding an Extraordinary General Meeting on Nov 18th at 4pm. Online. Includes CPD, but the main topic is should NAPLIC change its name? You'll receive an email details here: www.naplic.org.uk/2026/10/22/a...

Some good news (from the National Crime Survey, h/t frasernelson.substack.com/p/lawless-br...)

I’ve written a book about building belonging in schools! It’s called Building Belonging in Schools! I argue that 1. kids feeling belonging is important just because But 2. If we want them to really learn lots, for rigour to be high, then they need to feel secure in their class. Preorder now!

1. Take a tour with me around the bars of Bole Road in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in the late 2000s. It was a wild time and I think I'm a decent guide. This might be sporadic. If you want more encourage me! If you're in you'll need some context. That's up next.

Fund a national diagnostic DLD pathway & better services for people with DLD #DevLangDis This pathway should raise awareness, understanding and inclusion of DLD, provide early intervention and DLD training for professionals in the public & education sectors. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/78...

Runaway AI poses a threat to us all. How humanity stays in control should be a priority for everyone Projection location: Slough, UK Narrated by @gavinesler.bsky.social

What do you think of the term 'experts at hand'? I've just been having discussions at @naplic.bsky.social journal club and there was some unease about it. Does it set up the expectation of teams coming in to 'fix' children, which is the opposite of the inclusion ambition? #SEND

Looking for #parents to complete our survey on #language development and #sleep - we need more info on this important topic! We are particularly interested to hear from families of children with #DLD or #poorsleepers Survey is 15mins & anonymous 😊 cityunilondon.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Journal club today at 3.30! All about SaLT-teacher collaboration www.naplic.org.uk/events/

If you think people with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) need better services, please sign this petition. It's been initiated by Shelbi Annison, an adult with DLD who knows what it is like! petition.parliament.uk/petitions/78... #DevLangDis

Today is Oct 20, 4 days after #DLDday. Our passion to raise awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) does not take a break. If you have someone you want to share about DLD, here is a great video...Do you have DLD? www.youtube.com/watch?v=YP5t... #devlangdis #DLDday @radld.bsky.social

The emphasis on oracy is a welcome development but we need to ensure that it is implemented in an inclusive manner so that those with #SLCN such as Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), stammering and AAC users are all able to participate fully www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

If you think people with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) need better services, please sign this petition. It's been initiated by Shelbi Annison, an adult with DLD who knows what it is like! petition.parliament.uk/petitions/78... #DevLangDis

Mental health in adults with Developmental Language Disorder will be the subject of Thursday's working with adults with DLD network. Expert presentations by Hayley Rosenthall and Stephanie Cooper plus discussions. All professions welcome Details: www.naplic.org.uk/events/ #DevLangDis

Journal club is on Wednesday! It's all about teacher-SaLT collaboration. Free access paper thanks to @cltt.bsky.social. Facilitated by @vjoffe.bsky.social & Judy Clegg. Detaisl: www.naplic.org.uk/events/ #DevLangDis

The emphasis on oracy is a welcome development but we need to ensure that it is implemented in an inclusive manner so that those with #SLCN such as Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), stammering and AAC users are all able to participate fully www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

When your name matches your personality 👌

A big shout out to all of our young DLD activists who are making their voices heard, exemplified here by Siouxsie. It is their voices which is driving awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). #DLDday #DevLangDis

This is an incredibly well written article about a family's experience of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Really useful if you've never heard of DLD and insightful if you know lots about it.

Just read a comment on a DLD post that said 'this is caused by COVID vaccinations.' Before I could respond I checked the other comments. A total pile on from parents putting them right! Yes!

Mikey from @mikeys-wish.bsky.social will be on BBC#s Repair shop this Wednesday, October 21st at 8pm. Amazing!

An echidna day is always a good day!

💜 It's DLD Awareness Day Spotting DLD starts here! Whether you're a teacher, parent or co-worker, your awareness could make a difference. Let's recognise DLD, spread understanding and work together to support communication for all. 💛 #DLDawareness #DLDday #TogetherForDLD

Anyone need a genuinely *nice* story for this Wednesday? "Takahashi thought the lost barrel might be adrift somewhere on the Bering Sea by now. Or, he imagined an 'Alaskan bear wearing my down jacket or like, playing my flute...'"

This is an incredibly well written article about a family's experience of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Really useful if you've never heard of DLD and insightful if you know lots about it.

Massive thanks to BBC Radio Leicester today for helping to shine a light on #DLDday! Find the conversation about #DevLangDis as well as #oracy in the curriculum at 2h, 9m, 45s 💜💛💜 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... @radld.bsky.social @voice21oracy.bsky.social @lucympowell.bsky.social

Thanks to Dundee Leisure and Culture and Perth and Kinross Council for shining a light on DLD at @cairdhalldundee.bsky.social and Perth Bridge 💜💛And to our fab social media team at NHS Tayside C&YP SLT 🙌🏻 #DLDDay #DevLangDis

Wow 🤩 Ridley is not ONLY lighting up Derby Conference Centre in purple for #DLDday… shes ALSO raising awareness by delivering a speech about it!!!! 👏 What a superstar 🌟💜🌟 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Tonight lots of different landmarks will be lighting up purple to raise awareness of DLD. This is Meadowhall in Sheffield looking rather fabulous. #DLDday #DevLangDis

Coming to the end of #DLDday. It's been a fantastic day of raising awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Thanks to the Corn Exchange in Kings Lynn, Norfolk for lighting up too #DevLangDis

Happy DLD Awareness Day! Thank you for counting down with us during this week. Today we have a new talk from Dr. Michelle St Clair discussing her paper with Lok Fung Jason Chan's on risk taking behaviours in adolescents with DLD. Click the link below to watch youtu.be/YaZnWH9gwEE #DevLangDis #DLD

Happy DLD Awareness Day, E-DLD followers! We hope you enjoyed the talks we've spotlighted! We have more talks coming out today and plenty of other talks and summaries on our YouTube channel. Don't forget to check it out! Link to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@engagewithd... #DevLangDis # DLD

It's #DLDday today, but our work for DLD goes on year round! We have journal club next week, run with @cltt.bsky.social and faciliated by @vjoffe.bsky.social and Judy Clegg. The next paper is all about teacher-SaLT collaboration. The very essence of NAPLIC! #DevLangDis www.naplic.org.uk/events/

Today is DLD day! The day for raising awareness of Developmental Language Disorder. Around 1.3 million children and young people have DLD, but awareness is now and so they go unidentified and unsupported. This impacts on learning and mental health. Let's change that #DLDday #DevLangDis

People with DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) can thrive, and some go onto become Speech and Language Therapists. Lydia Knight outlines her journey with DLD in this insightful post. #DLDday #DevLangDis www.rcslt.org/slt-voices/h...

We’re proud to be supporting RADLD.org to raise awareness of DLD. To find out more about DLD, the impact it can have and how to get help, visit their website radld.org . #DLDday

#DLDday shines a light on Developmental Language Disorder all around the world! The University of Cologne in Germany is lighting up to raise awareness today!! 👏#TagDerSES 💜💛💜

If you want to know more about what DLD is, come along to one of our free info sessions on Wed 21 Oct. They are for anyone who would like to hear more about the family perspective of DLD. Session lasts approx 30 minutes, at 10am, 1pm & 6pm. Contact claireh@afasic.org.uk for joining information.

This report by @speechandlanguk.bsky.social makes a strong case for more awareness and better services required for Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Worth a read and share. #DevLangDis #DLDday

Another reason why we need greater awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). When undetected and unsupported it shows itself in different ways, including via behaviour. Today is #DLDday do the perfect day to find out more. Search #DLDday and learn together. @radld.bsky.social

Fantastic DLD resources from @ashajournals.bsky.social for Developmental Language Disorder day. #DevLangDis #DLDday

Our poster this year asks 'do you have DLD?' but to answer that question, you need to know what DLD is. This video provides a simple introduction to DLD (Developmental Language Disorder.) It's on YouTube and at radld.org We invite you to watch it and share! youtu.be/YP5t_XBzPy8?... #DLDay is today.

My boys first words were 'fuckin dog' because the dog used to sit by the high chair waiting for dropped food and we'd always trip over him and mutter 'fuckin dog'. We managed to change his new vocab to 'chicken dog'.

Tomorrow is DLD Awareness Day, and we're celebrating by featuring new articles you can use in your daily work with people with DLD! Check out the latest on the Context Blog! https://academy.pubs.asha.org/2026/10/dld-awareness-day-new-research-you-can-put-to-work/

Awareness of DLD (developmental Language Disorder is still low but by working together we can make a difference. Activity is happening all over the word tomorrow. So keep an eye out #DLDday #DevLangDis

This poster will be on billboards internationally tomorrow! We'll keep you posted (pardon the pun) but a little extra cash would help us get it up in more sites. Please donate: www.zeffy.com/en-GB/donati... #DLDday #DevLangDis