Professor Helen Stringer
@drhelenslt.bsky.social
Professor of Childhood Speech Sound Disorders & Behaviour Change, FRCSLT. Speech & Language Therapist #SLT
Phonological awareness, partnership working (SLTs & schools). Links to free resources: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/ecls/people/profile/helenstringer.html
Phonological awareness, partnership working (SLTs & schools). Links to free resources: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/ecls/people/profile/helenstringer.html
It was a pleasure to share it with you!
February 2, 2026 at 7:31 AM
It was a pleasure to share it with you!
Reposted by Professor Helen Stringer
New genetics paper: GNAO1 variants can present with severe childhood speech disorder & CAS, even without seizures or movement disorders. Study also highlights potential zinc responsiveness. Important implications for genetic testing.
speechapraxia.co.uk/about-sauk/f...
speechapraxia.co.uk/about-sauk/f...
GNAO1 and Severe Speech Disorder: Expanding the Genetic Picture
A new study by GNAO1 variants associated with severe childhood speech disorder (Larasati et al., 2026) expands our understanding of the genetic basis of severe childhood speech disorders, including ch...
speechapraxia.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 11:40 PM
New genetics paper: GNAO1 variants can present with severe childhood speech disorder & CAS, even without seizures or movement disorders. Study also highlights potential zinc responsiveness. Important implications for genetic testing.
speechapraxia.co.uk/about-sauk/f...
speechapraxia.co.uk/about-sauk/f...
Reposted by Professor Helen Stringer
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January 25, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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January 25, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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This will be a useful seminar to all AHPs
Building Behavioural Science Capacity in the NHS Workforce
The Key to Delivering the NHS 10-Year Plan
9th March 2026 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Venue, De Montfort University
Register Now:
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Building Behavioural Science Capacity in the NHS Workforce
The Key to Delivering the NHS 10-Year Plan
9th March 2026 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Venue, De Montfort University
Register Now:
https:/ /bsphnconference2026.rsvpify .com/
January 25, 2026 at 7:18 PM
This will be a useful seminar to all AHPs
Building Behavioural Science Capacity in the NHS Workforce
The Key to Delivering the NHS 10-Year Plan
9th March 2026 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Venue, De Montfort University
Register Now:
https:/ /bsphnconference2026.rsvpify .com/
Building Behavioural Science Capacity in the NHS Workforce
The Key to Delivering the NHS 10-Year Plan
9th March 2026 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Venue, De Montfort University
Register Now:
https:/ /bsphnconference2026.rsvpify .com/
Reposted by Professor Helen Stringer
Really enjoyed this afternoon's @naplic.bsky.social SLCN specialist teacher network on DLD and literacy.
@drhelenslt.bsky.social's fabulous and FREE phonological awareness resources were spontaneously mentioned several times.
research.ncl.ac.uk/phonological...
#DevLangDis
@drhelenslt.bsky.social's fabulous and FREE phonological awareness resources were spontaneously mentioned several times.
research.ncl.ac.uk/phonological...
#DevLangDis
Newcastle Phonological Awareness | Newcastle Phonological Awareness | Newcastle University
research.ncl.ac.uk
January 12, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Really enjoyed this afternoon's @naplic.bsky.social SLCN specialist teacher network on DLD and literacy.
@drhelenslt.bsky.social's fabulous and FREE phonological awareness resources were spontaneously mentioned several times.
research.ncl.ac.uk/phonological...
#DevLangDis
@drhelenslt.bsky.social's fabulous and FREE phonological awareness resources were spontaneously mentioned several times.
research.ncl.ac.uk/phonological...
#DevLangDis
Reposted by Professor Helen Stringer
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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Love working in a service where leadership supports evidence based intensity and duration of intervention for severe SSD. 3 sessions per week with breaks based on clinical decision making not arbitrary service delivery models 🙌🏻
🙌 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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January 6, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Love working in a service where leadership supports evidence based intensity and duration of intervention for severe SSD. 3 sessions per week with breaks based on clinical decision making not arbitrary service delivery models 🙌🏻
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 🤷🏼♀️)
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/...
Reposted by Professor Helen Stringer
January courses
Whether you’re looking to learn something new or update your existing knowledge and skills, we’ve got you covered 💪
There’s a fabulous range of courses running this January!
Check them out ➡️ coursebeetle.co.uk/courses
#training #cpd #BlueSkySpeechies
Whether you’re looking to learn something new or update your existing knowledge and skills, we’ve got you covered 💪
There’s a fabulous range of courses running this January!
Check them out ➡️ coursebeetle.co.uk/courses
#training #cpd #BlueSkySpeechies
January 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM
January courses
Whether you’re looking to learn something new or update your existing knowledge and skills, we’ve got you covered 💪
There’s a fabulous range of courses running this January!
Check them out ➡️ coursebeetle.co.uk/courses
#training #cpd #BlueSkySpeechies
Whether you’re looking to learn something new or update your existing knowledge and skills, we’ve got you covered 💪
There’s a fabulous range of courses running this January!
Check them out ➡️ coursebeetle.co.uk/courses
#training #cpd #BlueSkySpeechies
I’ve just listened to these excellent interviews with Louisa Reeves. Such important messages for us to share with educators across the whole age range (get sharing folks!)
🎧 New episode!
Our Director of Policy and Evidence, Louisa Reeves, joins Dr Shaddai Tembo on the TTS Talking | Early Years podcast to explore how to better support children’s speech and language development.
Listen here 👉 https://bit.ly/3jQSMl7
Our Director of Policy and Evidence, Louisa Reeves, joins Dr Shaddai Tembo on the TTS Talking | Early Years podcast to explore how to better support children’s speech and language development.
Listen here 👉 https://bit.ly/3jQSMl7
December 20, 2025 at 9:56 PM
I’ve just listened to these excellent interviews with Louisa Reeves. Such important messages for us to share with educators across the whole age range (get sharing folks!)
Reposted by Professor Helen Stringer
This month's highlight: the launch of our Pre-phonics Boost in Parliament!
🙌 Massive thanks to @jessasatomp.bsky.social for hostingt, as well as Ministers @helenhayes.bsky.social, @davidbainesmp.bsky.social, @rupahuq.bsky.social and Sarah Russell for attending.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/47q9dtn
🙌 Massive thanks to @jessasatomp.bsky.social for hostingt, as well as Ministers @helenhayes.bsky.social, @davidbainesmp.bsky.social, @rupahuq.bsky.social and Sarah Russell for attending.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/47q9dtn
October 31, 2025 at 11:10 AM
This month's highlight: the launch of our Pre-phonics Boost in Parliament!
🙌 Massive thanks to @jessasatomp.bsky.social for hostingt, as well as Ministers @helenhayes.bsky.social, @davidbainesmp.bsky.social, @rupahuq.bsky.social and Sarah Russell for attending.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/47q9dtn
🙌 Massive thanks to @jessasatomp.bsky.social for hostingt, as well as Ministers @helenhayes.bsky.social, @davidbainesmp.bsky.social, @rupahuq.bsky.social and Sarah Russell for attending.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/47q9dtn
This is an excellent resource for schools and I’m proud to have supported it with the NAPA and NIPA at the heart of Pre-Phonics Boost
Understanding phonics is key when learning to read. 📖
Pre-phonics Boost helps children recognise and use sounds in spoken language before learning phonics, making phonics easier for everyone.
Get your setting ready for the National Year of Reading: https://bit.ly/47q9dtn
Pre-phonics Boost helps children recognise and use sounds in spoken language before learning phonics, making phonics easier for everyone.
Get your setting ready for the National Year of Reading: https://bit.ly/47q9dtn
December 20, 2025 at 9:50 PM
This is an excellent resource for schools and I’m proud to have supported it with the NAPA and NIPA at the heart of Pre-Phonics Boost
Reposted by Professor Helen Stringer
The highest paid MP in the country has suggested that the minimum wage may be “too high” for younger workers 🤷
November 4, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The highest paid MP in the country has suggested that the minimum wage may be “too high” for younger workers 🤷
Reposted by Professor Helen Stringer
Chapter on Speech Sound Disorders by network members @drjoannecleland.bsky.social and @drhelenslt.bsky.social . Great intro for #SLP students
Dr Susan McCool's new book is now ready for pre-order (coming out November 13)! Designed for students and #NQPs, it also provides valuable insights for experienced #SLT and #SLP. For further details visit the website: tinyurl.com/238ejx45
October 28, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Chapter on Speech Sound Disorders by network members @drjoannecleland.bsky.social and @drhelenslt.bsky.social . Great intro for #SLP students
Reposted by Professor Helen Stringer
Erika Spanger from UCS explains how climate change is fueling Hurricane Melissa and what it means for people in its path.
"Let’s not forget that there are those to hold accountable for disasters like this: the policymakers and fossil fuel companies who have long obstructed climate action, lied about climate science, and left communities to face the destruction of extreme disasters."
Hurricane Melissa Is a Monster Climate Change-Fueled Hurricane: Here’s What to Know
This is the third Category 5 hurricane this year.
blog.ucs.org
October 28, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Erika Spanger from UCS explains how climate change is fueling Hurricane Melissa and what it means for people in its path.
Reposted by Professor Helen Stringer
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October 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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A barrister who was flogging tax avoidance schemes is now suing @danneidle.bsky.social for a defamation payout of over £8m.
But we’re not backing down.
We’re applying to get this SLAPP struck out:
https://goodlaw.social/woom
But we’re not backing down.
We’re applying to get this SLAPP struck out:
https://goodlaw.social/woom
We’re helping Dan Neidle face down a seven-figure SLAPP | Good Law Project
A barrister who was flogging tax avoidance schemes is now suing Dan Neidle for a defamation payout of over £8m. But we’re not backing down.
goodlaw.social
October 28, 2025 at 5:16 PM
A barrister who was flogging tax avoidance schemes is now suing @danneidle.bsky.social for a defamation payout of over £8m.
But we’re not backing down.
We’re applying to get this SLAPP struck out:
https://goodlaw.social/woom
But we’re not backing down.
We’re applying to get this SLAPP struck out:
https://goodlaw.social/woom
Reposted by Professor Helen Stringer
A reminder that you can donate to Wikipedia to keep human-sourced knowledge accessible.
The billionaire launched his A.I.-powered version, Grokipedia, on Monday.
Elon Musk Challenges Wikipedia With His Own A.I. Encyclopedia
The billionaire launched his A.I.-powered version, Grokipedia, on Monday.
www.nytimes.com
October 28, 2025 at 5:21 PM
A reminder that you can donate to Wikipedia to keep human-sourced knowledge accessible.
Reposted by Professor Helen Stringer
Paracetamol (Tylenol) is one of the most effective and safe painkillers ever discovered. Keep within the recommended dose. Take it in pregnancy if you need to. It has been shown in MANY studies not to cause autism. 🧪
Had toothache today. Took paracetamol. Pain disappeared. I did not become autistic.
October 28, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Paracetamol (Tylenol) is one of the most effective and safe painkillers ever discovered. Keep within the recommended dose. Take it in pregnancy if you need to. It has been shown in MANY studies not to cause autism. 🧪
Reposted by Professor Helen Stringer
'We are super trustworthy' (two stories, same day).
October 24, 2025 at 7:10 AM
'We are super trustworthy' (two stories, same day).
Reposted by Professor Helen Stringer
Really enjoyed this today - some fantastic discussions!
@yvonnewren.bsky.social @drhelenslt.bsky.social @drjoannecleland.bsky.social @samharding.bsky.social
@yvonnewren.bsky.social @drhelenslt.bsky.social @drjoannecleland.bsky.social @samharding.bsky.social
Today we were at the Karolinska Institute @ki.se to share our work with #SLPs from Stockholm! Thank you to Sofia Strombergsson for organising!
@cshcr.bsky.social
@cshcr.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Really enjoyed this today - some fantastic discussions!
@yvonnewren.bsky.social @drhelenslt.bsky.social @drjoannecleland.bsky.social @samharding.bsky.social
@yvonnewren.bsky.social @drhelenslt.bsky.social @drjoannecleland.bsky.social @samharding.bsky.social
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Educators and professionals 👋
Join us at Meath School’s professional visit day to see communication-first classrooms in action and hear from specialist staff on practical tools that help the 1 in 5 children with speech and language challenges.
Register: https://bit.ly/3Wjw84c
Join us at Meath School’s professional visit day to see communication-first classrooms in action and hear from specialist staff on practical tools that help the 1 in 5 children with speech and language challenges.
Register: https://bit.ly/3Wjw84c
October 13, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Educators and professionals 👋
Join us at Meath School’s professional visit day to see communication-first classrooms in action and hear from specialist staff on practical tools that help the 1 in 5 children with speech and language challenges.
Register: https://bit.ly/3Wjw84c
Join us at Meath School’s professional visit day to see communication-first classrooms in action and hear from specialist staff on practical tools that help the 1 in 5 children with speech and language challenges.
Register: https://bit.ly/3Wjw84c
Reposted by Professor Helen Stringer
#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
September 29, 2025 at 10:02 AM
#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