Loren
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Loren
@meetdld.bsky.social
· Dec 3
Hello! I’m Loren. I am mum to 2 lovely boys, 1 of whom has developmental language disorder. I made this book to help us talk about DLD in a way that supports his self esteem. He is an amazing kid and hilariously funny. It has been a joy to see this book used by other parents. #DLD #devlangdis
❄️loved the snow day❄️ He’s only 8 but almost the same height as me so he fits my retro eBay snowsuit 😆 and he was so happy wearing it. I love how he is happy not to stick to stereotypes of what boys should like. The man rocks a pink snowsuit 🤣🤣 #dld #devlangdis
January 10, 2026 at 9:11 AM
❄️loved the snow day❄️ He’s only 8 but almost the same height as me so he fits my retro eBay snowsuit 😆 and he was so happy wearing it. I love how he is happy not to stick to stereotypes of what boys should like. The man rocks a pink snowsuit 🤣🤣 #dld #devlangdis
Snow day! Schools are closed and we woke up to the amazing pink sky. One of our sledges broke on Monday but we have 1 good one that is big enough for 2 so a bit of turn taking and lots of layers today ❄️☃️🏂❄️
January 9, 2026 at 8:08 AM
Snow day! Schools are closed and we woke up to the amazing pink sky. One of our sledges broke on Monday but we have 1 good one that is big enough for 2 so a bit of turn taking and lots of layers today ❄️☃️🏂❄️
A holiday of very mixed backdrops. 🌊🏰❄️☀️ Down south to visit one granny by the sea with sunshine and windswept walks, then up north to visit another granny with castles and knee deep snow! Can’t count how many times he said “best day ever!” 😍 #dld #devlangdis
January 6, 2026 at 9:41 PM
A holiday of very mixed backdrops. 🌊🏰❄️☀️ Down south to visit one granny by the sea with sunshine and windswept walks, then up north to visit another granny with castles and knee deep snow! Can’t count how many times he said “best day ever!” 😍 #dld #devlangdis
H N Y! Wishing everyone health & happiness for the year ahead. Our little guy with DLD got an EHCP last term & his school has been really organised at putting in support for him. We feel very lucky to be in this position. White paper soon! #dld #devlangdis #speechiesofinstagram #speechtherapy
January 5, 2026 at 9:02 PM
H N Y! Wishing everyone health & happiness for the year ahead. Our little guy with DLD got an EHCP last term & his school has been really organised at putting in support for him. We feel very lucky to be in this position. White paper soon! #dld #devlangdis #speechiesofinstagram #speechtherapy
The @channel5_tv news want to pop in to playgroup & chat about the cost of living. Ready to welcome them in a RADLD jumper & keen to add that to have a lasting impact on child poverty & life chances u must target SLCN. (Well…it got cut but I’ll keep trying 😄). #dld #childpoverty youtu.be/YEvobfg1bsA
Government announces plan to tackle child poverty | 5 News
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December 8, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The @channel5_tv news want to pop in to playgroup & chat about the cost of living. Ready to welcome them in a RADLD jumper & keen to add that to have a lasting impact on child poverty & life chances u must target SLCN. (Well…it got cut but I’ll keep trying 😄). #dld #childpoverty youtu.be/YEvobfg1bsA
If you are considering signing up for a research project to share your lived experience, go for it! I joined several & they have given me amazing experiences including speaking at the RCSLT conference & NAPLIC
+ meeting incredible people raising awareness & improving the lives of people with #DLD.
+ meeting incredible people raising awareness & improving the lives of people with #DLD.
December 3, 2025 at 9:36 PM
If you are considering signing up for a research project to share your lived experience, go for it! I joined several & they have given me amazing experiences including speaking at the RCSLT conference & NAPLIC
+ meeting incredible people raising awareness & improving the lives of people with #DLD.
+ meeting incredible people raising awareness & improving the lives of people with #DLD.
💜What does it mean if your sibling has DLD?
This books explains a diagnosis & gives them words to explain it to others.
💛 Looks at skills they have as a sibling & how to look after themselves.
💜 Available via online retailers.
My brother has DLD amzn.eu/d/8Hyb20V
My sister has DLD amzn.eu/d/dbF0oIT
This books explains a diagnosis & gives them words to explain it to others.
💛 Looks at skills they have as a sibling & how to look after themselves.
💜 Available via online retailers.
My brother has DLD amzn.eu/d/8Hyb20V
My sister has DLD amzn.eu/d/dbF0oIT
November 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
💜What does it mean if your sibling has DLD?
This books explains a diagnosis & gives them words to explain it to others.
💛 Looks at skills they have as a sibling & how to look after themselves.
💜 Available via online retailers.
My brother has DLD amzn.eu/d/8Hyb20V
My sister has DLD amzn.eu/d/dbF0oIT
This books explains a diagnosis & gives them words to explain it to others.
💛 Looks at skills they have as a sibling & how to look after themselves.
💜 Available via online retailers.
My brother has DLD amzn.eu/d/8Hyb20V
My sister has DLD amzn.eu/d/dbF0oIT
Already starting to think about next year! #DLDday 2026! 💛The post by @official_jfhasselbaink & @laurenmayoakley feels like something major has happened this year.💜 I’m sure he has been inundated with requests already!! (Both welcome to join us in Brum next year!!) #devlangdis #birmingham
October 20, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Already starting to think about next year! #DLDday 2026! 💛The post by @official_jfhasselbaink & @laurenmayoakley feels like something major has happened this year.💜 I’m sure he has been inundated with requests already!! (Both welcome to join us in Brum next year!!) #devlangdis #birmingham
the #Birmingham RADLD crew are over the MOON 💫 that @laurenmayoakley and @official_jfhasselbaink shared our reel. 💜 If you found this post thanks to them please check out RADLD.com for info and advice about #DLD. The first step awareness! @radldcam @naplic @afasic.charity @wm_slt_ot #DLDday
October 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM
the #Birmingham RADLD crew are over the MOON 💫 that @laurenmayoakley and @official_jfhasselbaink shared our reel. 💜 If you found this post thanks to them please check out RADLD.com for info and advice about #DLD. The first step awareness! @radldcam @naplic @afasic.charity @wm_slt_ot #DLDday
Thank you @enjoykingsheath for the amazing light up event for #DLDday. We loved it! Great job #birmingham 💜💛💜 @official_jfhasselbaink @laurenmayoakley @radld.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Thank you @enjoykingsheath for the amazing light up event for #DLDday. We loved it! Great job #birmingham 💜💛💜 @official_jfhasselbaink @laurenmayoakley @radld.bsky.social
Final #DLDday facts on snacks delivery- playgroup’s turn & a chance to have a chat with a family who saw the parent quotes shared by @radldcam & said that sounds just like a child I know! They came to playgroup specifically to ask about DLD! So happy to chat & signpost them to RADLD & AFASIC. 💜💜💜
October 17, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Final #DLDday facts on snacks delivery- playgroup’s turn & a chance to have a chat with a family who saw the parent quotes shared by @radldcam & said that sounds just like a child I know! They came to playgroup specifically to ask about DLD! So happy to chat & signpost them to RADLD & AFASIC. 💜💜💜
Happy #DLDday ! Next Facts On Snacks drop off complete. This time the class teacher and some extra for the staff room. We fee like DLD awareness spreading pixies today 😄💜🧚🏼♀️
October 17, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Happy #DLDday ! Next Facts On Snacks drop off complete. This time the class teacher and some extra for the staff room. We fee like DLD awareness spreading pixies today 😄💜🧚🏼♀️
👏Amazing job Stephen and everyone involved in this event 🙌🥳
Fantastic day at the EU parliament today raising awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
A step forward!
Big thank you to MEP Peter Agies for hosting, ESLA for organizing and especially Chair, Sahra Ahmed.
#DevLangDis
#DLDday
A step forward!
Big thank you to MEP Peter Agies for hosting, ESLA for organizing and especially Chair, Sahra Ahmed.
#DevLangDis
#DLDday
October 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM
👏Amazing job Stephen and everyone involved in this event 🙌🥳
First delivery of DLD day chocolates dropped off today! Some facts on snacks for a lovely local children’s bookshop who are hosting a story time today.💜📚💜 #DLDday #DevLangDis #SEND @how_brave_is_the_wren
October 16, 2025 at 1:24 PM
First delivery of DLD day chocolates dropped off today! Some facts on snacks for a lovely local children’s bookshop who are hosting a story time today.💜📚💜 #DLDday #DevLangDis #SEND @how_brave_is_the_wren
Spotted in a staff room of a school I was visiting today! My eyes nearly popped out of my head. Can you spot it? The #RADLD bubble out in the wild. #DLD awareness is spreading! #devlangdis #DLDday
October 15, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Spotted in a staff room of a school I was visiting today! My eyes nearly popped out of my head. Can you spot it? The #RADLD bubble out in the wild. #DLD awareness is spreading! #devlangdis #DLDday
#DLDday is just 3 days away so I’m getting the facts on snacks ready. #dld #devlangdis #tdl #salt #neurodiversefamilies #merld #slcn
October 14, 2025 at 1:41 PM
#DLDday is just 3 days away so I’m getting the facts on snacks ready. #dld #devlangdis #tdl #salt #neurodiversefamilies #merld #slcn
Reposted by Loren
🚨 Only 4 days until #DLDday! 💜💛
And today is Myth-Busting Monday! As the countdown continues, we've tackled these common misconceptions, and more, in our latest blog 👇
🔗 www.moorhouseinstitute.com/7-myths-abou...
#DevLangDis #DLD @radld.bsky.social
And today is Myth-Busting Monday! As the countdown continues, we've tackled these common misconceptions, and more, in our latest blog 👇
🔗 www.moorhouseinstitute.com/7-myths-abou...
#DevLangDis #DLD @radld.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 12:16 PM
🚨 Only 4 days until #DLDday! 💜💛
And today is Myth-Busting Monday! As the countdown continues, we've tackled these common misconceptions, and more, in our latest blog 👇
🔗 www.moorhouseinstitute.com/7-myths-abou...
#DevLangDis #DLD @radld.bsky.social
And today is Myth-Busting Monday! As the countdown continues, we've tackled these common misconceptions, and more, in our latest blog 👇
🔗 www.moorhouseinstitute.com/7-myths-abou...
#DevLangDis #DLD @radld.bsky.social
Reposted by Loren
DLD is a lifelong condition and it does make lots of things more challenging. BUT once a person's needs are identified and they are supported they can thrive.
This is why we need far more awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)! www.naplic.org.uk/developmenta...
#DevLangDis #DLDday
This is why we need far more awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)! www.naplic.org.uk/developmenta...
#DevLangDis #DLDday
October 13, 2025 at 1:54 PM
DLD is a lifelong condition and it does make lots of things more challenging. BUT once a person's needs are identified and they are supported they can thrive.
This is why we need far more awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)! www.naplic.org.uk/developmenta...
#DevLangDis #DLDday
This is why we need far more awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)! www.naplic.org.uk/developmenta...
#DevLangDis #DLDday
💜New book! 💜
Last year I wrote a book to help explain a diagnosis of #DLD. Now there’s a new book, but for siblings.
With ideas for how to help, space to think about their own needs, it’s also a tool for parents.
‘My Sister/Brother Has DLD’.
amzn.eu/d/4Lppyf7
amzn.eu/d/2T18IHW
#DLDday #devlangdis
Last year I wrote a book to help explain a diagnosis of #DLD. Now there’s a new book, but for siblings.
With ideas for how to help, space to think about their own needs, it’s also a tool for parents.
‘My Sister/Brother Has DLD’.
amzn.eu/d/4Lppyf7
amzn.eu/d/2T18IHW
#DLDday #devlangdis
October 8, 2025 at 10:23 AM
💜New book! 💜
Last year I wrote a book to help explain a diagnosis of #DLD. Now there’s a new book, but for siblings.
With ideas for how to help, space to think about their own needs, it’s also a tool for parents.
‘My Sister/Brother Has DLD’.
amzn.eu/d/4Lppyf7
amzn.eu/d/2T18IHW
#DLDday #devlangdis
Last year I wrote a book to help explain a diagnosis of #DLD. Now there’s a new book, but for siblings.
With ideas for how to help, space to think about their own needs, it’s also a tool for parents.
‘My Sister/Brother Has DLD’.
amzn.eu/d/4Lppyf7
amzn.eu/d/2T18IHW
#DLDday #devlangdis
Reposted by Loren
We need every teacher to know about DLD, so please share this link with everyone who works in schools.
oracyoctober.voice21.org/session-regi...
It's FREE and online on October 14th at 3.45pm
@voice21oracy.bsky.social
#DevLangDis
oracyoctober.voice21.org/session-regi...
It's FREE and online on October 14th at 3.45pm
@voice21oracy.bsky.social
#DevLangDis
October 5, 2025 at 6:19 PM
We need every teacher to know about DLD, so please share this link with everyone who works in schools.
oracyoctober.voice21.org/session-regi...
It's FREE and online on October 14th at 3.45pm
@voice21oracy.bsky.social
#DevLangDis
oracyoctober.voice21.org/session-regi...
It's FREE and online on October 14th at 3.45pm
@voice21oracy.bsky.social
#DevLangDis
😈Calling all demon hunters🍿- There are lots of things a demon hunters can’t see. #DLDday is coming soon! October 17th & the theme is ‘You can’t see DLD’ so here are 5 things demon hunters can’t see. Tag a fan & help raise awareness of developmental language disorder. 🥤#dldday #radld #devlangdis
October 5, 2025 at 4:21 PM
😈Calling all demon hunters🍿- There are lots of things a demon hunters can’t see. #DLDday is coming soon! October 17th & the theme is ‘You can’t see DLD’ so here are 5 things demon hunters can’t see. Tag a fan & help raise awareness of developmental language disorder. 🥤#dldday #radld #devlangdis
Happy #idob. 🥚🐂 I had a busy day taking part in my 1st ever podcast with @sunshinechrissa, @hananaharvey, Anna & Genna. It’s always a pleasure talking about our research project into parents’ experiences of receiving a DLD diagnosis. DLD Awareness Day will be 17th October💜. #dld #devlangdis #dldday
September 24, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Happy #idob. 🥚🐂 I had a busy day taking part in my 1st ever podcast with @sunshinechrissa, @hananaharvey, Anna & Genna. It’s always a pleasure talking about our research project into parents’ experiences of receiving a DLD diagnosis. DLD Awareness Day will be 17th October💜. #dld #devlangdis #dldday
Sunny Sunday walk 😍☀️🕶️
September 22, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Sunny Sunday walk 😍☀️🕶️