Dr Hannah Hobson
@hannahhobson.bsky.social
Director of the York EMERALD Lab, researching language and emotional health, DLD and autism. Based at Uni of York.
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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We need your help!
We are looking for any professionals who work with adults with Developmental Language Disorder.
Our networks relate to children, so please help get our survey about setting up a UK wide network to those who work with adults with #DevLangDis
forms.gle/n2v5T7VK2mDH...
We are looking for any professionals who work with adults with Developmental Language Disorder.
Our networks relate to children, so please help get our survey about setting up a UK wide network to those who work with adults with #DevLangDis
forms.gle/n2v5T7VK2mDH...
Working with Adults with DLD network
NAPLIC is planning on starting a network for professionals who work with adults with DLD. We want to know your views so that we build them into our plans.
Network meetings will be termly, online and f...
forms.gle
April 4, 2025 at 2:35 PM
We need your help!
We are looking for any professionals who work with adults with Developmental Language Disorder.
Our networks relate to children, so please help get our survey about setting up a UK wide network to those who work with adults with #DevLangDis
forms.gle/n2v5T7VK2mDH...
We are looking for any professionals who work with adults with Developmental Language Disorder.
Our networks relate to children, so please help get our survey about setting up a UK wide network to those who work with adults with #DevLangDis
forms.gle/n2v5T7VK2mDH...
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NeuroDevelopmental
Annual Seminar
**26th June 2025**
@citystgeorgeslcs.bsky.social
@citystgeorges.bsky.social
Keynote speakers:
*Dr Roisin Perry (UCL)
*Prof @mimhanley.bsky.social (Durham)
Abstract deadline extended to *April 11th!*
#NDAS2025 #Psychology #Autism #DevLangDis #ADHD #Dyslexia
Annual Seminar
**26th June 2025**
@citystgeorgeslcs.bsky.social
@citystgeorges.bsky.social
Keynote speakers:
*Dr Roisin Perry (UCL)
*Prof @mimhanley.bsky.social (Durham)
Abstract deadline extended to *April 11th!*
#NDAS2025 #Psychology #Autism #DevLangDis #ADHD #Dyslexia
April 2, 2025 at 11:08 AM
NeuroDevelopmental
Annual Seminar
**26th June 2025**
@citystgeorgeslcs.bsky.social
@citystgeorges.bsky.social
Keynote speakers:
*Dr Roisin Perry (UCL)
*Prof @mimhanley.bsky.social (Durham)
Abstract deadline extended to *April 11th!*
#NDAS2025 #Psychology #Autism #DevLangDis #ADHD #Dyslexia
Annual Seminar
**26th June 2025**
@citystgeorgeslcs.bsky.social
@citystgeorges.bsky.social
Keynote speakers:
*Dr Roisin Perry (UCL)
*Prof @mimhanley.bsky.social (Durham)
Abstract deadline extended to *April 11th!*
#NDAS2025 #Psychology #Autism #DevLangDis #ADHD #Dyslexia
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Dingley’s Promise work to ensure the voices of children under 5 with SEND and families are heard, and to push for policy change.
If you have a child aged 0-5 with SEND please complete the short research survey below to ensure your voice is heard👇
dingley.org.uk/family-exper...
If you have a child aged 0-5 with SEND please complete the short research survey below to ensure your voice is heard👇
dingley.org.uk/family-exper...
April 1, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Dingley’s Promise work to ensure the voices of children under 5 with SEND and families are heard, and to push for policy change.
If you have a child aged 0-5 with SEND please complete the short research survey below to ensure your voice is heard👇
dingley.org.uk/family-exper...
If you have a child aged 0-5 with SEND please complete the short research survey below to ensure your voice is heard👇
dingley.org.uk/family-exper...
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We are recruiting for two Advisory Editors at Autism!
Deadline for expressions of interest is April 25th. For full details, please see the link
journals.sagepub.com...
Deadline for expressions of interest is April 25th. For full details, please see the link
journals.sagepub.com...
March 24, 2025 at 8:41 AM
We are recruiting for two Advisory Editors at Autism!
Deadline for expressions of interest is April 25th. For full details, please see the link
journals.sagepub.com...
Deadline for expressions of interest is April 25th. For full details, please see the link
journals.sagepub.com...
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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
buff.ly
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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I’m so excited to share the new paperback cover for Coming Of Age 🌟
I think it hints at how varied our adolescent experiences can be, and also – maybe this is stretching it a bit – how much adolescents can influence each other. Also SHAPES
Out on 10 July 🤠
Info: tinyurl.com/zkur28wa
I think it hints at how varied our adolescent experiences can be, and also – maybe this is stretching it a bit – how much adolescents can influence each other. Also SHAPES
Out on 10 July 🤠
Info: tinyurl.com/zkur28wa
March 13, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I’m so excited to share the new paperback cover for Coming Of Age 🌟
I think it hints at how varied our adolescent experiences can be, and also – maybe this is stretching it a bit – how much adolescents can influence each other. Also SHAPES
Out on 10 July 🤠
Info: tinyurl.com/zkur28wa
I think it hints at how varied our adolescent experiences can be, and also – maybe this is stretching it a bit – how much adolescents can influence each other. Also SHAPES
Out on 10 July 🤠
Info: tinyurl.com/zkur28wa
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Know an Aussie child in Yr 6? Please help us understand how to support kids as they transition to high school! Kids get a gift voucher. Parents get a personalised report of their child's language/reading. Participation can be online or in-person. Express interest at tinyurl.com/2xwjsebc. #DevLangDis
March 13, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Know an Aussie child in Yr 6? Please help us understand how to support kids as they transition to high school! Kids get a gift voucher. Parents get a personalised report of their child's language/reading. Participation can be online or in-person. Express interest at tinyurl.com/2xwjsebc. #DevLangDis
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Naplic conference is coming up soon!
Book your place and join us for an inspiring day. Research, lived experience and great networking.
www.naplic.org.uk/conferences/
Book your place and join us for an inspiring day. Research, lived experience and great networking.
www.naplic.org.uk/conferences/
March 11, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Naplic conference is coming up soon!
Book your place and join us for an inspiring day. Research, lived experience and great networking.
www.naplic.org.uk/conferences/
Book your place and join us for an inspiring day. Research, lived experience and great networking.
www.naplic.org.uk/conferences/
This very accurately represents my current mental state of absolute denial that I am a week and a half before the start of my maternity leave with approx 8 million projects to tie up. At least I’ve prepared an egg hunt for toddlers for the weekend.
March 11, 2025 at 7:11 PM
This very accurately represents my current mental state of absolute denial that I am a week and a half before the start of my maternity leave with approx 8 million projects to tie up. At least I’ve prepared an egg hunt for toddlers for the weekend.
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My MSc student Jess is looking for autistic and non-autistic people to take part in her study. If you have 20 mins spare and fancy taking part it would be hugely appreciated!
I am running a study to see how neurotypes influence understanding of body language. You may partake if you are 18+. This study is estimated to take 20 minutes to complete, you will asked to watch videos and answer questions
Ethics code PSYCH-2025-4260-5011
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Ethics code PSYCH-2025-4260-5011
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March 11, 2025 at 8:11 AM
My MSc student Jess is looking for autistic and non-autistic people to take part in her study. If you have 20 mins spare and fancy taking part it would be hugely appreciated!
Very interesting thread on SEND
I'll be covering this morning's Education Select Committee session on solving the SEND crisis.
MPs will be hearing from Annamarie Hassall, CEO of Nasen, and @mmulholland.bsky.social SEND & inclusion specialist at the ASCL, and a number of other witnesses.
🧵below:
MPs will be hearing from Annamarie Hassall, CEO of Nasen, and @mmulholland.bsky.social SEND & inclusion specialist at the ASCL, and a number of other witnesses.
🧵below:
March 11, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Very interesting thread on SEND
Reposted by Dr Hannah Hobson
I'll be covering this morning's Education Select Committee session on solving the SEND crisis.
MPs will be hearing from Annamarie Hassall, CEO of Nasen, and @mmulholland.bsky.social SEND & inclusion specialist at the ASCL, and a number of other witnesses.
🧵below:
MPs will be hearing from Annamarie Hassall, CEO of Nasen, and @mmulholland.bsky.social SEND & inclusion specialist at the ASCL, and a number of other witnesses.
🧵below:
March 11, 2025 at 9:50 AM
I'll be covering this morning's Education Select Committee session on solving the SEND crisis.
MPs will be hearing from Annamarie Hassall, CEO of Nasen, and @mmulholland.bsky.social SEND & inclusion specialist at the ASCL, and a number of other witnesses.
🧵below:
MPs will be hearing from Annamarie Hassall, CEO of Nasen, and @mmulholland.bsky.social SEND & inclusion specialist at the ASCL, and a number of other witnesses.
🧵below:
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We will be recruiting a #SLT #SLP as the main researcher on the project soon! Watch this space! #DevLangDis #Neurodiversity Please RT to spread the word!
March 10, 2025 at 10:03 AM
We will be recruiting a #SLT #SLP as the main researcher on the project soon! Watch this space! #DevLangDis #Neurodiversity Please RT to spread the word!
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Postdoc opening in 🇨🇦 with myself and @charlierioux.bsky.social to look at trajectories of substance use in pregnancy and child outcomes.
for more info see: careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/1577489...
for more info see: careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/1577489...
Postdoctoral Scholar in
Calgary,
AB,
Canada
Postdoctoral Scholar in
Calgary,
AB,
Canada
careers.ucalgary.ca
March 10, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Postdoc opening in 🇨🇦 with myself and @charlierioux.bsky.social to look at trajectories of substance use in pregnancy and child outcomes.
for more info see: careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/1577489...
for more info see: careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/1577489...
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The Neurodevelopmental Annual Seminar #NDAS2025 is being held @citystgeorgeslcs.bsky.social this year on 26th June! Call for abstracts below, please come and join us 🙏🏻🙏🏽🙏🏾🙏🏿
#psychology #BSkySpeechies #SLPeeps #BlueskySpeechies
#psychology #BSkySpeechies #SLPeeps #BlueskySpeechies
March 10, 2025 at 10:22 AM
The Neurodevelopmental Annual Seminar #NDAS2025 is being held @citystgeorgeslcs.bsky.social this year on 26th June! Call for abstracts below, please come and join us 🙏🏻🙏🏽🙏🏾🙏🏿
#psychology #BSkySpeechies #SLPeeps #BlueskySpeechies
#psychology #BSkySpeechies #SLPeeps #BlueskySpeechies
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Excited to be recruiting a Senior Peer Research Coordinator (qual) to support our new Wellcome-funded project on gender inequalities in youth mental health!
Will be based at @mcpinfoundation.bsky.social & with me at @kingscsmh.bsky.social.
Deadline 21st Mar, 9am.
👉 tinyurl.com/yc3vc327
Will be based at @mcpinfoundation.bsky.social & with me at @kingscsmh.bsky.social.
Deadline 21st Mar, 9am.
👉 tinyurl.com/yc3vc327
Mental health research job vacancies - The McPin Foundation
Current mental health research job vacancies at the McPin Foundation, plus the benefits of working here and our Disability Confident pledge.
tinyurl.com
March 4, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Excited to be recruiting a Senior Peer Research Coordinator (qual) to support our new Wellcome-funded project on gender inequalities in youth mental health!
Will be based at @mcpinfoundation.bsky.social & with me at @kingscsmh.bsky.social.
Deadline 21st Mar, 9am.
👉 tinyurl.com/yc3vc327
Will be based at @mcpinfoundation.bsky.social & with me at @kingscsmh.bsky.social.
Deadline 21st Mar, 9am.
👉 tinyurl.com/yc3vc327
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Do you want to understand more about the history, medications and public awareness of #ADHD? Join our ADHD: Past, Present and Future panel discussion on Thursday 20 March from 17.30-18.30. #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek
Register 👉 bit.ly/4hLVPU1
Register 👉 bit.ly/4hLVPU1
ADHD: Past, Present and Future
An insightful conversation on the past, present and future of ADHD.
bit.ly
March 4, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Do you want to understand more about the history, medications and public awareness of #ADHD? Join our ADHD: Past, Present and Future panel discussion on Thursday 20 March from 17.30-18.30. #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek
Register 👉 bit.ly/4hLVPU1
Register 👉 bit.ly/4hLVPU1
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We receive regular rave feedback about 'Language for Behaviour and Emotions', but you can learn to use it even better on one of our courses.
The next 2 day course starts on March 5th, also in May. @melaniespeechie.bsky.social @lang4think.bsky.social
Details: thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo...
The next 2 day course starts on March 5th, also in May. @melaniespeechie.bsky.social @lang4think.bsky.social
Details: thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo...
February 26, 2025 at 5:06 PM
We receive regular rave feedback about 'Language for Behaviour and Emotions', but you can learn to use it even better on one of our courses.
The next 2 day course starts on March 5th, also in May. @melaniespeechie.bsky.social @lang4think.bsky.social
Details: thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo...
The next 2 day course starts on March 5th, also in May. @melaniespeechie.bsky.social @lang4think.bsky.social
Details: thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo...
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Post-doc position available from Sept 2025 for 18 months on a @leverhulme.bsky.social project into children's perceptual decision-making using diffusion models. Closes 10th March. Pls share! edzz.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid... #VisionScience #PsychSciSky
edzz.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com
February 24, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Post-doc position available from Sept 2025 for 18 months on a @leverhulme.bsky.social project into children's perceptual decision-making using diffusion models. Closes 10th March. Pls share! edzz.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid... #VisionScience #PsychSciSky
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🌟 NEW PREPRINT: Adolescent self-diagnosis of mental disorders: An interview study of clinicians’ perspectives (N=16)
Concerns over self-diagnosis are increasing, but research is limited. What do clinicians think about this phenomenon, and do they think it impacts therapy?
tinyurl.com/4zkz7nyh
/1
Concerns over self-diagnosis are increasing, but research is limited. What do clinicians think about this phenomenon, and do they think it impacts therapy?
tinyurl.com/4zkz7nyh
/1
February 24, 2025 at 5:40 PM
🌟 NEW PREPRINT: Adolescent self-diagnosis of mental disorders: An interview study of clinicians’ perspectives (N=16)
Concerns over self-diagnosis are increasing, but research is limited. What do clinicians think about this phenomenon, and do they think it impacts therapy?
tinyurl.com/4zkz7nyh
/1
Concerns over self-diagnosis are increasing, but research is limited. What do clinicians think about this phenomenon, and do they think it impacts therapy?
tinyurl.com/4zkz7nyh
/1
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Too right!🙌
Children with speech and language challenges are TWICE AS LIKELY to be unemployed as an adult.
By supporting these children as early as possible, we'd not only reduce their need for mental health services and unemployment benefits, we're also giving them essential skills for life.🌈
Children with speech and language challenges are TWICE AS LIKELY to be unemployed as an adult.
By supporting these children as early as possible, we'd not only reduce their need for mental health services and unemployment benefits, we're also giving them essential skills for life.🌈
NEW - Providing sustained skill development starting from early childhood is key to meeting future workforce needs.
For more from our latest #Skills2035 working paper, visit the following links 👇
🟣 More info: bit.ly/3D9xEjn
🟣 Key findings and reports: bit.ly/41q7kuY
For more from our latest #Skills2035 working paper, visit the following links 👇
🟣 More info: bit.ly/3D9xEjn
🟣 Key findings and reports: bit.ly/41q7kuY
February 21, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Too right!🙌
Children with speech and language challenges are TWICE AS LIKELY to be unemployed as an adult.
By supporting these children as early as possible, we'd not only reduce their need for mental health services and unemployment benefits, we're also giving them essential skills for life.🌈
Children with speech and language challenges are TWICE AS LIKELY to be unemployed as an adult.
By supporting these children as early as possible, we'd not only reduce their need for mental health services and unemployment benefits, we're also giving them essential skills for life.🌈
Reposted by Dr Hannah Hobson
How can a neurodivergence taskforce not consider the 1 million children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) in the UK? #DevLangDis
If the neurodivergence taskforce wants to make schools better for neurodivergent children, why aren’t the 1 million children with Developmental Language Disorder part of the conversation?😣
This is totally unacceptable!
Don't you agree, Department for Education? #TheForgottenMillion
This is totally unacceptable!
Don't you agree, Department for Education? #TheForgottenMillion
February 21, 2025 at 10:33 PM
How can a neurodivergence taskforce not consider the 1 million children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) in the UK? #DevLangDis
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I used my very best am-dram skills in this video because once again those with Developmental Language Disorder were forgotten. #TheForgottenMillion #DevLangDis
If the neurodivergence taskforce wants to make schools better for neurodivergent children, why aren’t the 1 million children with Developmental Language Disorder part of the conversation?😣
This is totally unacceptable!
Don't you agree, Department for Education? #TheForgottenMillion
This is totally unacceptable!
Don't you agree, Department for Education? #TheForgottenMillion
February 20, 2025 at 12:44 PM
I used my very best am-dram skills in this video because once again those with Developmental Language Disorder were forgotten. #TheForgottenMillion #DevLangDis