Amy Jo
@amyjosalt.bsky.social
Advisory Speech & Language Therapist working to help schools provide universal & targeted approaches to support increasing SLCN in schools. Part of the RCSLT inspire leadership cohort. Views mine. #bskySPEECHIES #devlangdis
The Writing Framework is out and I’m pleased to see the focus on oral composition of sentences and vocabulary. However, the best bit is the paragraph about Developmental Language Disorder & its impact on writing on pg. 81!
#DLD #DevelopmentalLanguageDisorder
#DLD #DevelopmentalLanguageDisorder
July 9, 2025 at 8:55 AM
The Writing Framework is out and I’m pleased to see the focus on oral composition of sentences and vocabulary. However, the best bit is the paragraph about Developmental Language Disorder & its impact on writing on pg. 81!
#DLD #DevelopmentalLanguageDisorder
#DLD #DevelopmentalLanguageDisorder
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The June @speechbite.bsky.social newsletter is out now: bit.ly/4l1jZvB This issue covers Rx for child speech and language, aphasia, dysphagia, voice and AAC. SIX of the papers are open access! #SLPeeps #SLP #SLT #wespeechies #speechbite #bskySPEECHIES
speechBITE newsletter June 2025 | Campaign Monitor
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June 27, 2025 at 12:20 AM
The June @speechbite.bsky.social newsletter is out now: bit.ly/4l1jZvB This issue covers Rx for child speech and language, aphasia, dysphagia, voice and AAC. SIX of the papers are open access! #SLPeeps #SLP #SLT #wespeechies #speechbite #bskySPEECHIES
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Great to see the link between language and mental health considered on the BBC - and amazing of Siouxsie to share her experiences www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We have video guides for mental health practitioners about language problems and mental health - see below!
We have video guides for mental health practitioners about language problems and mental health - see below!
Children with speech issues risk poor mental health, charity says
Speech and Language UK says some children can struggle to categorise and communicate how they feel.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 24, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Great to see the link between language and mental health considered on the BBC - and amazing of Siouxsie to share her experiences www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We have video guides for mental health practitioners about language problems and mental health - see below!
We have video guides for mental health practitioners about language problems and mental health - see below!
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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...
ED12650 Research Assistant/Associate - Jobs at Bath
Research Associate
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May 13, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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...
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Presentations available from Mind the Gap conference. Mine was on day 2 from about 2hrs10. On target identification & intervention for grammatical difficulties in DLD
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/events/briti... #DevLangDis
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/events/briti... #DevLangDis
Mind the Gap: Language Development is Key for Inclusive Education and Wellbeing
This conference will set the agenda to increase understanding of language development during late childhood and adolescence across populations.
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk
April 25, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Presentations available from Mind the Gap conference. Mine was on day 2 from about 2hrs10. On target identification & intervention for grammatical difficulties in DLD
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/events/briti... #DevLangDis
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/events/briti... #DevLangDis
Clear message today from @amandafiner.bsky.social - chn & YP need more TIME to process and express their views & we need to really listen. The questions make me think of the phrase “every interaction is an intervention” - can’t underestimate the power of listening and talking #DevLangDis #NAPLIC25
March 29, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Clear message today from @amandafiner.bsky.social - chn & YP need more TIME to process and express their views & we need to really listen. The questions make me think of the phrase “every interaction is an intervention” - can’t underestimate the power of listening and talking #DevLangDis #NAPLIC25
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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
#NAPLIC25 #DevLangDis
March 29, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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
#NAPLIC25 #DevLangDis
Not surprised by the reduction in SLCN RPs but seems counter productive when speech, language & communication needs are increasing and we know chn with SLCN struggle academically at school. RPs provide knowledgeable staff and usually more frequent access to speech and language therapy.
#devlangdis
#devlangdis
Analysis by @fftedudatalab.bsky.social shows an increase in ASD mainstream Resourced Provision but a reduction in SLCN RPs. It's identified LAs with "cold-spots" with no suitable secondary state provision for pupils with ASD and SEMH (and thanks for citing SNJ) ffteducationdatalab.org.uk/2...
Where do we need more provision for pupils with EHC plans? - FFT Education Datalab
We investigate how placements for pupils with EHC plans has changed as numbers have increased in recent years.
ffteducationdatalab.org.uk
March 28, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Not surprised by the reduction in SLCN RPs but seems counter productive when speech, language & communication needs are increasing and we know chn with SLCN struggle academically at school. RPs provide knowledgeable staff and usually more frequent access to speech and language therapy.
#devlangdis
#devlangdis
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How can we develop young people’s #oracy skills & what does best practice in #schools look like? This free 21-page SecEd guide dives into all that #teaching oracy entails. Lots of ideas, examples, lesson advice & case studies. Get your free pdf: buff.ly/DD8CL5j #teachers #edusky
A SecEd best practice guide to teaching oracy in schools - SecEd
This free guide offers ideas, advice and case studies for teaching oracy skills in the secondary school classroom
buff.ly
March 26, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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It is our conference on Saturday and we'll be live posting on BlueSky. It's our first time here (as opposed to the other place), so if you are interested in Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) #DevLangDis, #SLCN or #oracy, join in the conversation. We'll be using #NAPLIC25
March 26, 2025 at 4:06 PM
It is our conference on Saturday and we'll be live posting on BlueSky. It's our first time here (as opposed to the other place), so if you are interested in Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) #DevLangDis, #SLCN or #oracy, join in the conversation. We'll be using #NAPLIC25
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New research on intervention factors associated with efficacy in comprehension interventions.
Authors @sirpatarvainen.bsky.social, @pfrizelleslt.bsky.social, Granroth-Wilding, H., Stolt, S., & Launonen, K.
doi.org/10.1111/1460...
To be read here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/author...
Authors @sirpatarvainen.bsky.social, @pfrizelleslt.bsky.social, Granroth-Wilding, H., Stolt, S., & Launonen, K.
doi.org/10.1111/1460...
To be read here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/author...
Intervention factors associated with efficacy, when targeting oral language comprehension of children with or at risk for (Developmental) Language Disorder: A meta‐analysis
Background Language interventions are complex behavioural interventions, making it difficult to distinguish the specific factors contributing to efficacy. The efficacy of oral language comprehension...
doi.org
March 12, 2025 at 9:35 AM
New research on intervention factors associated with efficacy in comprehension interventions.
Authors @sirpatarvainen.bsky.social, @pfrizelleslt.bsky.social, Granroth-Wilding, H., Stolt, S., & Launonen, K.
doi.org/10.1111/1460...
To be read here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/author...
Authors @sirpatarvainen.bsky.social, @pfrizelleslt.bsky.social, Granroth-Wilding, H., Stolt, S., & Launonen, K.
doi.org/10.1111/1460...
To be read here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/author...
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💬 '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'
The Knowledge: The links between language and mental health
Speach and language are the forgotten part of mental health interventions - and the one part schools can control
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March 17, 2025 at 10:47 AM
💬 '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'
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Since 2018, we have organized and supported events around the world to let more people know about developmental language disorder (DLD).
This year's DLD day is on Oct 17. To prepare for it, we will restructure our website radld.org. Let us know how to make it more useful for you!
This year's DLD day is on Oct 17. To prepare for it, we will restructure our website radld.org. Let us know how to make it more useful for you!
February 13, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Since 2018, we have organized and supported events around the world to let more people know about developmental language disorder (DLD).
This year's DLD day is on Oct 17. To prepare for it, we will restructure our website radld.org. Let us know how to make it more useful for you!
This year's DLD day is on Oct 17. To prepare for it, we will restructure our website radld.org. Let us know how to make it more useful for you!
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The education select committee has an inquiry on 'Solving the SEND crisis.' The list of questions is long and the time is short (Jan 30th), but even a short response mentioning your concerns about #DevLangDis and #SLCN can make a difference. committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evi...
Call for Evidence - Committees - UK Parliament
Solving the SEND Crisis
committees.parliament.uk
January 8, 2025 at 11:09 AM
The education select committee has an inquiry on 'Solving the SEND crisis.' The list of questions is long and the time is short (Jan 30th), but even a short response mentioning your concerns about #DevLangDis and #SLCN can make a difference. committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evi...