Lorraine Bamblett
@bammo44.bsky.social
Lecturer in Speech and Language Therapy at Keele University. Specialist in Children’s Speech Sound Disorders #childspeechdis, #childapraxiaspeech and #devlangdis. Research interests in adults with DLD, CAS and diagnostic decision making.
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Developing Speech, Language and Communication Skills in Education: What Works and Why
This practical guide equips teachers and other educators across the age phases with the knowledge, skills and confidence required to fully meet the speech, language and communication (SLC) needs of ch...
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Very excited that our collaborative book edited by @tachacslt.bsky.social, Hazel Richards and Aaron Emmett is almost ready for pre-order. 3 co-authored chapters full of practical ideas to help education staff to support children with a range of SLCN.
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Today is a key turning point in the @misltoessd.bsky.social study-publication of our Core Outcome Set.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Huge thanks @samburrslt.bsky.social @samharding.bsky.social @drjoannecleland.bsky.social @drhelenslt.bsky.social and all made this happen. Roll on phase 2!
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Huge thanks @samburrslt.bsky.social @samharding.bsky.social @drjoannecleland.bsky.social @drhelenslt.bsky.social and all made this happen. Roll on phase 2!
Maximising the Impact of Speech and Language Therapy for Children With Speech Sound Disorder (The MISLToe‐SSD) Study: Developing a Core Outcome Set (COS) for Routine Data Collection From UK NHS Speech and Language Therapy Services
Background Children with speech sound disorder (SSD) are at risk of long-term adverse consequences if appropriate intervention is not provided in a timely way. Although there are interventions of pr...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
January 12, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Today is a key turning point in the @misltoessd.bsky.social study-publication of our Core Outcome Set.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Huge thanks @samburrslt.bsky.social @samharding.bsky.social @drjoannecleland.bsky.social @drhelenslt.bsky.social and all made this happen. Roll on phase 2!
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Huge thanks @samburrslt.bsky.social @samharding.bsky.social @drjoannecleland.bsky.social @drhelenslt.bsky.social and all made this happen. Roll on phase 2!
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A huge thank you to the UK Expert Delphi Panel for your contribution to this work and our publication 💚 (you know who you are -too many to list in a few characters here 🤷🏼♀️)
Very happy to share a link to the latest @misltoessd.bsky.social publication with @samburrslt.bsky.social @drjoannecleland.bsky.social @samharding.bsky.social @yvonnewren.bsky.social
The MISLToe_SSD Core Outcome Set (COS) for UK SLT Routine Data Collection
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
The MISLToe_SSD Core Outcome Set (COS) for UK SLT Routine Data Collection
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:32 PM
A huge thank you to the UK Expert Delphi Panel for your contribution to this work and our publication 💚 (you know who you are -too many to list in a few characters here 🤷🏼♀️)
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Very happy to share a link to the latest @misltoessd.bsky.social publication with @samburrslt.bsky.social @drjoannecleland.bsky.social @samharding.bsky.social @yvonnewren.bsky.social
The MISLToe_SSD Core Outcome Set (COS) for UK SLT Routine Data Collection
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
The MISLToe_SSD Core Outcome Set (COS) for UK SLT Routine Data Collection
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Very happy to share a link to the latest @misltoessd.bsky.social publication with @samburrslt.bsky.social @drjoannecleland.bsky.social @samharding.bsky.social @yvonnewren.bsky.social
The MISLToe_SSD Core Outcome Set (COS) for UK SLT Routine Data Collection
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
The MISLToe_SSD Core Outcome Set (COS) for UK SLT Routine Data Collection
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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@nikkimcdonald.bsky.social shares her son's journey with speech and language therapy for his severe #SSD showing the value of evidence-based dosage to support Raising Awareness of Dosage in Speech Sound Disorder (RADiSSD). Find it here www.thespeechdoctorni.co.uk/radissd @csdrnetwork.bsky.social
RADiSSD — Speech Doctor
www.thespeechdoctorni.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 3:08 PM
@nikkimcdonald.bsky.social shares her son's journey with speech and language therapy for his severe #SSD showing the value of evidence-based dosage to support Raising Awareness of Dosage in Speech Sound Disorder (RADiSSD). Find it here www.thespeechdoctorni.co.uk/radissd @csdrnetwork.bsky.social
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💰🔐40% of EI SLPs believed CAS can't be diagnosed in under-3s; 52% wouldn’t tell caregivers. Of SLPs who DID diag/treat CAS in <3s, most used caregiver coaching & play. Highly structured, clinician-directed tx was relatively underused despite ➕evidence. pubs.asha.org/doi/abs/10.1...
🦋 #bskySPEECHIES
🦋 #bskySPEECHIES
Clinicians' Perspectives on Diagnosing and Treating Childhood Apraxia of Speech in Children Under 3 Years Old
Purpose: Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a pediatric speech sound disorder
with genetic and neurological underpinnings, implying its presenc...
pubs.asha.org
December 13, 2025 at 9:16 PM
💰🔐40% of EI SLPs believed CAS can't be diagnosed in under-3s; 52% wouldn’t tell caregivers. Of SLPs who DID diag/treat CAS in <3s, most used caregiver coaching & play. Highly structured, clinician-directed tx was relatively underused despite ➕evidence. pubs.asha.org/doi/abs/10.1...
🦋 #bskySPEECHIES
🦋 #bskySPEECHIES
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🔐💰In @ashajournals.bsky.social Margetson, K., & @sharynnemcleod.bsky.social (2025). Multilingual Speech Assessment: Using an #ImpSci Framework to Explore Acceptability of the Speech Assessment of Children's Home Language(s) (SACHL). doi.org/10.1044/2025...
🦋 #bskySPEECHIES #childSPEECHdis
🦋 #bskySPEECHIES #childSPEECHdis
Multilingual Speech Assessment: Using an Implementation Science Framework to Explore Acceptability of the Speech Assessment of Children's Home Language(s) (SACHL)
Purpose: The Speech Assessment of Children's Home Language(s) (SACHL) offers a new,
evidence-based clinical protocol for speech-language patholog...
doi.org
December 5, 2025 at 8:54 PM
🔐💰In @ashajournals.bsky.social Margetson, K., & @sharynnemcleod.bsky.social (2025). Multilingual Speech Assessment: Using an #ImpSci Framework to Explore Acceptability of the Speech Assessment of Children's Home Language(s) (SACHL). doi.org/10.1044/2025...
🦋 #bskySPEECHIES #childSPEECHdis
🦋 #bskySPEECHIES #childSPEECHdis
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I'm still at the stage where I get a thrill every time I see Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) mentioned casually in the media. #DevLangDis
I wrote for @theobserveruk.bsky.social on the special needs problem highlighted by the budget and the big political battle over it coming next year.
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Labour’s holiday homework: solve the problem of special needs education | The Observer
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November 30, 2025 at 6:36 PM
I'm still at the stage where I get a thrill every time I see Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) mentioned casually in the media. #DevLangDis
New IPA English Monophthong Consonants revision video recorded yesterday to help my MSci SLT students @keeleuniversity.bsky.social with their Jan phonetics exam. Hopefully, it may help other #SLTtobe students do the same. Diphthongs to follow soon #mySLTday
youtu.be/44j-XgrOvWw
youtu.be/44j-XgrOvWw
English Monophthong Transcription
YouTube video by Lorraine Bamblett Speech and Language Therapy
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November 28, 2025 at 9:37 AM
New IPA English Monophthong Consonants revision video recorded yesterday to help my MSci SLT students @keeleuniversity.bsky.social with their Jan phonetics exam. Hopefully, it may help other #SLTtobe students do the same. Diphthongs to follow soon #mySLTday
youtu.be/44j-XgrOvWw
youtu.be/44j-XgrOvWw
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@lypftresearch.bsky.social Delighted to be invited to present #SLTsinMH perspectives on SLCN and awareness of #DLD in adults in mental health settings @rcpsych.bsky.social conference today great to hear questions and comments from delegates @peterdjust.bsky.social @radld.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 6:34 PM
@lypftresearch.bsky.social Delighted to be invited to present #SLTsinMH perspectives on SLCN and awareness of #DLD in adults in mental health settings @rcpsych.bsky.social conference today great to hear questions and comments from delegates @peterdjust.bsky.social @radld.bsky.social
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💥 Breaking news!
📰 Check out RCSLT's response to the Budget issued with the rest of the #InvestInSLT home team.
📢 The need to invest in SLT, improve workforce planning, and the recruitment, retention, and CPD for SLTs remains as urgent as ever.
www.rcslt.org/news/our-res...
📰 Check out RCSLT's response to the Budget issued with the rest of the #InvestInSLT home team.
📢 The need to invest in SLT, improve workforce planning, and the recruitment, retention, and CPD for SLTs remains as urgent as ever.
www.rcslt.org/news/our-res...
Our response to the Budget | RCSLT
www.rcslt.org
November 27, 2025 at 8:03 PM
💥 Breaking news!
📰 Check out RCSLT's response to the Budget issued with the rest of the #InvestInSLT home team.
📢 The need to invest in SLT, improve workforce planning, and the recruitment, retention, and CPD for SLTs remains as urgent as ever.
www.rcslt.org/news/our-res...
📰 Check out RCSLT's response to the Budget issued with the rest of the #InvestInSLT home team.
📢 The need to invest in SLT, improve workforce planning, and the recruitment, retention, and CPD for SLTs remains as urgent as ever.
www.rcslt.org/news/our-res...
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CSGuL is inviting applications for the HARP PhD and Pre-Doctoral Training Programme for Health Professionals (September 2026 start). We are interested to hear from speech and language therapists. For further information about the fellowships: harpphd.org or potential supervisors: lnkd.in/eWvS8k_C
HARP PhD Programme – Wellcome PhD Health professionals
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November 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
CSGuL is inviting applications for the HARP PhD and Pre-Doctoral Training Programme for Health Professionals (September 2026 start). We are interested to hear from speech and language therapists. For further information about the fellowships: harpphd.org or potential supervisors: lnkd.in/eWvS8k_C
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🙌 15 mins of pure gold! 🙌
In this EXCELLENT 🆓 video from @coursebeetle.co.uk, @jititterington.bsky.social, @heleneslt.bsky.social & @katinkabaker.bsky.social from the Raising Awareness of Dosage in SSD " #RADiSS" group talk about dosage in #CHILDspeechDIS. vimeo.com/1133992280?s... 🦋 #bskySPEECHIES
In this EXCELLENT 🆓 video from @coursebeetle.co.uk, @jititterington.bsky.social, @heleneslt.bsky.social & @katinkabaker.bsky.social from the Raising Awareness of Dosage in SSD " #RADiSS" group talk about dosage in #CHILDspeechDIS. vimeo.com/1133992280?s... 🦋 #bskySPEECHIES
RADiSSD Dosage Informational Video - Nov 2025
This is "RADiSSD Dosage Informational Video - Nov 2025" by Course Beetle on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:09 PM
🙌 15 mins of pure gold! 🙌
In this EXCELLENT 🆓 video from @coursebeetle.co.uk, @jititterington.bsky.social, @heleneslt.bsky.social & @katinkabaker.bsky.social from the Raising Awareness of Dosage in SSD " #RADiSS" group talk about dosage in #CHILDspeechDIS. vimeo.com/1133992280?s... 🦋 #bskySPEECHIES
In this EXCELLENT 🆓 video from @coursebeetle.co.uk, @jititterington.bsky.social, @heleneslt.bsky.social & @katinkabaker.bsky.social from the Raising Awareness of Dosage in SSD " #RADiSS" group talk about dosage in #CHILDspeechDIS. vimeo.com/1133992280?s... 🦋 #bskySPEECHIES
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We have a new website (work in progress!) www.childspeechdisorderresearchnetwork.org and a new logo! Let us know what you would like to see on our website.
UK & Ireland Child Speech Disorder Research Network
The Child Speech Disorder Research Network aims to:
www.childspeechdisorderresearchnetwork.org
November 24, 2025 at 2:56 PM
We have a new website (work in progress!) www.childspeechdisorderresearchnetwork.org and a new logo! Let us know what you would like to see on our website.
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This paper is a real benchmark and will be of great interest to anyone who works with those with DLD. (Developmental Language Disorder)
#DevLangDis
#DevLangDis
JUST WHEN I THOUGHT TODAY COULDN'T GET ANY BETTER, 🦋 #bskySPEECHIES❗@karlamcgregor.bsky.social and co are 🔥on fire🔥 in @ashajournals.bsky.social in a 🆓🔓 article about #devlangdis and its spectral nature. This assertion will stay with me: "To diagnose is to categorize". pubs.asha.org/doi/full/10....
Developmental Language Disorder as a Multidimensional Neurodevelopmental Spectrum: Implications for Diagnosis
Purpose: We aimed to create a comprehensive understanding of the dilemmas involved
in the diagnosis of developmental language disorder (DLD) and ...
pubs.asha.org
November 19, 2025 at 10:41 PM
This paper is a real benchmark and will be of great interest to anyone who works with those with DLD. (Developmental Language Disorder)
#DevLangDis
#DevLangDis
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Proud lecturer moment… One of our first cohort of Speech and Language Therapy graduates from @wrexhamuni.bsky.social Catrin Khalili, talking about Welsh Language Aphasia Assessment.
#NWSLE
#NWSLE
November 19, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Proud lecturer moment… One of our first cohort of Speech and Language Therapy graduates from @wrexhamuni.bsky.social Catrin Khalili, talking about Welsh Language Aphasia Assessment.
#NWSLE
#NWSLE
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Here is the research I presented to @WHO this week in Geneva on behalf of children from 20+ countries about health equity for children with disabilities. Children’s Voices Centre @ CharlesSturtUni. It was an honour www.csu.edu.au/research/chi...
November 16, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Here is the research I presented to @WHO this week in Geneva on behalf of children from 20+ countries about health equity for children with disabilities. Children’s Voices Centre @ CharlesSturtUni. It was an honour www.csu.edu.au/research/chi...
My newest video - this one summarising the English Consonants on the IPA. I also go through each Voice, Place, Manner label.
Any suggestions for video content let me know.
youtu.be/4ZrzB_RtHU8?...
Any suggestions for video content let me know.
youtu.be/4ZrzB_RtHU8?...
IPA English Consonants and Voice Place Manner
YouTube video by Lorraine Bamblett Speech and Language Therapy
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November 15, 2025 at 7:47 AM
My newest video - this one summarising the English Consonants on the IPA. I also go through each Voice, Place, Manner label.
Any suggestions for video content let me know.
youtu.be/4ZrzB_RtHU8?...
Any suggestions for video content let me know.
youtu.be/4ZrzB_RtHU8?...
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🚨 Good news alert!
😊The RCSLT's delighted to see this report from Chris Whitty recognise speech, language, and communication needs, and the role of speech and language therapists in working with people in prison, on probation, and in the secure NHS estate.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
😊The RCSLT's delighted to see this report from Chris Whitty recognise speech, language, and communication needs, and the role of speech and language therapists in working with people in prison, on probation, and in the secure NHS estate.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
The health of people in prison, on probation and in the secure NHS estate in England
The Chief Medical Officer for England identifies areas of good practice and areas of risk, and recommends actions to improve health outcomes for this population.
www.gov.uk
November 14, 2025 at 9:25 AM
🚨 Good news alert!
😊The RCSLT's delighted to see this report from Chris Whitty recognise speech, language, and communication needs, and the role of speech and language therapists in working with people in prison, on probation, and in the secure NHS estate.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
😊The RCSLT's delighted to see this report from Chris Whitty recognise speech, language, and communication needs, and the role of speech and language therapists in working with people in prison, on probation, and in the secure NHS estate.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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"The current system is underfunded, overstretched and unprepared for the future."
Sureena Brackenridge @sureenawne.bsky.social, MP, speaking at the #InvestInSLT speech and language therapy debate on 27 January 2025.
Sureena Brackenridge @sureenawne.bsky.social, MP, speaking at the #InvestInSLT speech and language therapy debate on 27 January 2025.
November 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
"The current system is underfunded, overstretched and unprepared for the future."
Sureena Brackenridge @sureenawne.bsky.social, MP, speaking at the #InvestInSLT speech and language therapy debate on 27 January 2025.
Sureena Brackenridge @sureenawne.bsky.social, MP, speaking at the #InvestInSLT speech and language therapy debate on 27 January 2025.
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"The current system is underfunded, overstretched and unprepared for the future."
Sureena Brackenridge MP speaking at the #InvestInSLT speech and language therapy debate on 27 January 2025.
Sureena Brackenridge MP speaking at the #InvestInSLT speech and language therapy debate on 27 January 2025.
November 8, 2025 at 9:21 PM
"The current system is underfunded, overstretched and unprepared for the future."
Sureena Brackenridge MP speaking at the #InvestInSLT speech and language therapy debate on 27 January 2025.
Sureena Brackenridge MP speaking at the #InvestInSLT speech and language therapy debate on 27 January 2025.
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And don't forget there is free training for both approaches for clinicians- no excuse not to be using evidenced based approaches for #CAS #DVD #SpeechApraxia
ReST vs DTTC: Two powerful therapies for Childhood Apraxia of Speech ReST boosts syllable transitions & prosody DTTC builds accurate speech through cueing & repetition best! #SLP #SLT #Apraxia #SpeechTherapy
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speechapraxia.co.uk/about-sauk/f...
Comparing ReST and DTTC for Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Comparing ReST and DTTC for Childhood Apraxia of Speech
speechapraxia.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 8:57 PM
And don't forget there is free training for both approaches for clinicians- no excuse not to be using evidenced based approaches for #CAS #DVD #SpeechApraxia
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Mikey's MP @saqibbhattimp.bsky.social has written to @skinnock.bsky.social asking for an update on the action plan that was promised to the #InvestinSLT team for improving speech and language services
@peterdjust.bsky.social @gillianrudd.bsky.social @bammo44.bsky.social @dharford79.bsky.social
@peterdjust.bsky.social @gillianrudd.bsky.social @bammo44.bsky.social @dharford79.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Mikey's MP @saqibbhattimp.bsky.social has written to @skinnock.bsky.social asking for an update on the action plan that was promised to the #InvestinSLT team for improving speech and language services
@peterdjust.bsky.social @gillianrudd.bsky.social @bammo44.bsky.social @dharford79.bsky.social
@peterdjust.bsky.social @gillianrudd.bsky.social @bammo44.bsky.social @dharford79.bsky.social
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A new video to share -
Filmed a quick overview of common typical and atypical Phonological Processes today in prep for some teaching next week for the Keele University SLT students. Feel free to share!
youtu.be/JlZ1uPPrC-A?si… via @YouTub#mySLTdayay
Filmed a quick overview of common typical and atypical Phonological Processes today in prep for some teaching next week for the Keele University SLT students. Feel free to share!
youtu.be/JlZ1uPPrC-A?si… via @YouTub#mySLTdayay
Phonological Processes - an Overview
YouTube video by Lorraine Bamblett Speech and Language Therapy
https://youtu.be/JlZ1uPPrC-A?si…
October 23, 2025 at 4:18 PM
A new video to share -
Filmed a quick overview of common typical and atypical Phonological Processes today in prep for some teaching next week for the Keele University SLT students. Feel free to share!
youtu.be/JlZ1uPPrC-A?si… via @YouTub#mySLTdayay
Filmed a quick overview of common typical and atypical Phonological Processes today in prep for some teaching next week for the Keele University SLT students. Feel free to share!
youtu.be/JlZ1uPPrC-A?si… via @YouTub#mySLTdayay