Melanie Cross
@melaniespeechie.bsky.social
Speech and Language Therapist with a special interest in child mental health. I offer supervision & training to SLTs working in SEMH/CAMHs, anywhere really! #BskySpeechies #DevLangDis #SEMH #CAMHs #MentalHealth uk.linkedin.com/in/melanie-cross-b4157b50
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We have a half day Language for Behavior and Emotions course coming up on November 13th. Perfect for anyone running the intervention component of this approach.
thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo...
thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo...
Finding a course – Thinking Talking
thinkingtalking.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
We have a half day Language for Behavior and Emotions course coming up on November 13th. Perfect for anyone running the intervention component of this approach.
thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo...
thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo...
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SEMH Assessment - 3rd Nov 📆
Are you an #SLT looking to enhance your skills? Learn how to assess the language and communication needs of young people with SEMH challenges.
💻 Practical. Flexible. Impactful.
🌐 Enrol now: coursebeetle.co.uk/assess-semh/
Self-study option available.
#SLT #SEMH #CPD
Are you an #SLT looking to enhance your skills? Learn how to assess the language and communication needs of young people with SEMH challenges.
💻 Practical. Flexible. Impactful.
🌐 Enrol now: coursebeetle.co.uk/assess-semh/
Self-study option available.
#SLT #SEMH #CPD
Assess language of children with SEMH and SLCN | Course Beetle
Assess language and communication skills of young people with SEMH have SLCN to get accurate results in a comfortable and empowering way.
coursebeetle.co.uk
October 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
SEMH Assessment - 3rd Nov 📆
Are you an #SLT looking to enhance your skills? Learn how to assess the language and communication needs of young people with SEMH challenges.
💻 Practical. Flexible. Impactful.
🌐 Enrol now: coursebeetle.co.uk/assess-semh/
Self-study option available.
#SLT #SEMH #CPD
Are you an #SLT looking to enhance your skills? Learn how to assess the language and communication needs of young people with SEMH challenges.
💻 Practical. Flexible. Impactful.
🌐 Enrol now: coursebeetle.co.uk/assess-semh/
Self-study option available.
#SLT #SEMH #CPD
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Today is #DLDday around the world to help bring awareness to Developmental Language Disorder which is still underrecognized and can impact 2 children in every classroom of 30 for whom understanding language and talking is more difficult. Learn more at RADLD.org radld.org?s=Classroom+...
DLD Education Strategies
Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder
radld.org
October 17, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Today is #DLDday around the world to help bring awareness to Developmental Language Disorder which is still underrecognized and can impact 2 children in every classroom of 30 for whom understanding language and talking is more difficult. Learn more at RADLD.org radld.org?s=Classroom+...
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A book about DLD for schools, written by a SENCO. All thanks to Katie Little. Coming soon.
www.routledge.com/Creating-an-...
#DevLangDis
www.routledge.com/Creating-an-...
#DevLangDis
September 24, 2025 at 6:59 PM
A book about DLD for schools, written by a SENCO. All thanks to Katie Little. Coming soon.
www.routledge.com/Creating-an-...
#DevLangDis
www.routledge.com/Creating-an-...
#DevLangDis
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We have a new video for you! Made by Shelbi Annison a young woman with DLD. 'You can't see DLD'
#DevLangDis
#DLDday
youtu.be/R7Wd1X-RAek
#DevLangDis
#DLDday
youtu.be/R7Wd1X-RAek
You can't see DLD: the perfect introduction to Developmental Language Disorder
YouTube video by RADLD
youtu.be
September 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
We have a new video for you! Made by Shelbi Annison a young woman with DLD. 'You can't see DLD'
#DevLangDis
#DLDday
youtu.be/R7Wd1X-RAek
#DevLangDis
#DLDday
youtu.be/R7Wd1X-RAek
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DLD stands for Developmental Language Disorder.
Researchers found that around 1 in 14 people have DLD.
Read up on DLD here (in multiple languages) radld.org/about/dld/dl...
#DLDday #DevLangDis
Researchers found that around 1 in 14 people have DLD.
Read up on DLD here (in multiple languages) radld.org/about/dld/dl...
#DLDday #DevLangDis
September 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
DLD stands for Developmental Language Disorder.
Researchers found that around 1 in 14 people have DLD.
Read up on DLD here (in multiple languages) radld.org/about/dld/dl...
#DLDday #DevLangDis
Researchers found that around 1 in 14 people have DLD.
Read up on DLD here (in multiple languages) radld.org/about/dld/dl...
#DLDday #DevLangDis
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Well trained staff run more effective interventions. So build capacity to support students with SLCN in your school.
Our next half day online 'Language for Thinking' training is 30/9. Join us:
thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo...
Our next half day online 'Language for Thinking' training is 30/9. Join us:
thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo...
September 23, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Well trained staff run more effective interventions. So build capacity to support students with SLCN in your school.
Our next half day online 'Language for Thinking' training is 30/9. Join us:
thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo...
Our next half day online 'Language for Thinking' training is 30/9. Join us:
thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo...
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Lack of awareness of Developmental Language Disorder among mental health professionals means that young people with DLD have extra barriers accessing help.
#DevLangDis
#DevLangDis
Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/support...
Original article: doi.org/10.1177/2396...
#devlangdis #DLD #mentalhealth #SLCN
Original article: doi.org/10.1177/2396...
#devlangdis #DLD #mentalhealth #SLCN
September 22, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Lack of awareness of Developmental Language Disorder among mental health professionals means that young people with DLD have extra barriers accessing help.
#DevLangDis
#DevLangDis
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Looking to train your team?
We offer:
• Closed group courses
• Block bookings with discounts
• Mix & match packages
Our training is flexible and tailored to your service’s needs.
Browse courses & get in touch 👉 coursebeetle.co.uk/training-for...
#SLT #CPD #SpeechTherapy #SLTTraining
We offer:
• Closed group courses
• Block bookings with discounts
• Mix & match packages
Our training is flexible and tailored to your service’s needs.
Browse courses & get in touch 👉 coursebeetle.co.uk/training-for...
#SLT #CPD #SpeechTherapy #SLTTraining
September 22, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Looking to train your team?
We offer:
• Closed group courses
• Block bookings with discounts
• Mix & match packages
Our training is flexible and tailored to your service’s needs.
Browse courses & get in touch 👉 coursebeetle.co.uk/training-for...
#SLT #CPD #SpeechTherapy #SLTTraining
We offer:
• Closed group courses
• Block bookings with discounts
• Mix & match packages
Our training is flexible and tailored to your service’s needs.
Browse courses & get in touch 👉 coursebeetle.co.uk/training-for...
#SLT #CPD #SpeechTherapy #SLTTraining
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Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is all about language. But what do we mean by 'language'?
Share, print and explain all about language so more people know about DLD.
#DLDday is Friday October 17th 2025. Theme: you can't see DLD.
radld.org
#DevLangDis
Share, print and explain all about language so more people know about DLD.
#DLDday is Friday October 17th 2025. Theme: you can't see DLD.
radld.org
#DevLangDis
September 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is all about language. But what do we mean by 'language'?
Share, print and explain all about language so more people know about DLD.
#DLDday is Friday October 17th 2025. Theme: you can't see DLD.
radld.org
#DevLangDis
Share, print and explain all about language so more people know about DLD.
#DLDday is Friday October 17th 2025. Theme: you can't see DLD.
radld.org
#DevLangDis
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This is why Charlene, a teacher, thinks we need more awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Why do you?
#DLDday #DevLangDis
#DLDday #DevLangDis
September 16, 2025 at 11:01 AM
This is why Charlene, a teacher, thinks we need more awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Why do you?
#DLDday #DevLangDis
#DLDday #DevLangDis
Reposted by Melanie Cross
DLD makes things complicated. Others can't see it, but yet it impacts every day for people with DLD (Developmental Language Disorder).
So we need way more people to know about DLD. And that's where you come in. Join us on Friday Oct 17 2025. Theme: you can't see DLD. radld.org
#DLDday #DevLangDis
So we need way more people to know about DLD. And that's where you come in. Join us on Friday Oct 17 2025. Theme: you can't see DLD. radld.org
#DLDday #DevLangDis
September 19, 2025 at 11:01 AM
DLD makes things complicated. Others can't see it, but yet it impacts every day for people with DLD (Developmental Language Disorder).
So we need way more people to know about DLD. And that's where you come in. Join us on Friday Oct 17 2025. Theme: you can't see DLD. radld.org
#DLDday #DevLangDis
So we need way more people to know about DLD. And that's where you come in. Join us on Friday Oct 17 2025. Theme: you can't see DLD. radld.org
#DLDday #DevLangDis
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If you work with adults with #DevLangDis, then you'll be interested in joining our next network. We've collated the list of assessments practitioners are using. Join us on 26/9
www.naplic.org.uk/events/
www.naplic.org.uk/events/
September 18, 2025 at 11:20 AM
If you work with adults with #DevLangDis, then you'll be interested in joining our next network. We've collated the list of assessments practitioners are using. Join us on 26/9
www.naplic.org.uk/events/
www.naplic.org.uk/events/
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Because awareness of DLD is only now starting to grow, we are missing whole generations of adults with DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) whose needs were not identified as children. Like Nichole below
#DLDday is Friday October 17th 2025. 'You can't see DLD' is the theme. radld.org
#DevLangDis
#DLDday is Friday October 17th 2025. 'You can't see DLD' is the theme. radld.org
#DevLangDis
September 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Because awareness of DLD is only now starting to grow, we are missing whole generations of adults with DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) whose needs were not identified as children. Like Nichole below
#DLDday is Friday October 17th 2025. 'You can't see DLD' is the theme. radld.org
#DevLangDis
#DLDday is Friday October 17th 2025. 'You can't see DLD' is the theme. radld.org
#DevLangDis
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Explaining DLD so people really 'get' it is really tricky sometimes, but this bubble image helps.
The image is also available on our website listed as 'DLD bubble resource' on this page: radld.org/dld-awarenes...
Share it today
#DevLangDis #DLDday
The image is also available on our website listed as 'DLD bubble resource' on this page: radld.org/dld-awarenes...
Share it today
#DevLangDis #DLDday
September 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Explaining DLD so people really 'get' it is really tricky sometimes, but this bubble image helps.
The image is also available on our website listed as 'DLD bubble resource' on this page: radld.org/dld-awarenes...
Share it today
#DevLangDis #DLDday
The image is also available on our website listed as 'DLD bubble resource' on this page: radld.org/dld-awarenes...
Share it today
#DevLangDis #DLDday
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As speech and language specialists, we know the impact DLD can have when left undiagnosed.
A must-read from The Independent here: tinyurl.com/ym4rfjtn.
A must-read from The Independent here: tinyurl.com/ym4rfjtn.
What is DLD? The little-known disorder as common as autism and dyslexia
Developmental language disorder is considered an invisible condition
tinyurl.com
September 15, 2025 at 9:15 AM
As speech and language specialists, we know the impact DLD can have when left undiagnosed.
A must-read from The Independent here: tinyurl.com/ym4rfjtn.
A must-read from The Independent here: tinyurl.com/ym4rfjtn.
Reposted by Melanie Cross
Amazed to see Speech, language and communication needs as front page news in Australia. Just needs to mention Developmental Language Disorder next time! #DevLangDis
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
When speaking doesn't come easily the consequences can be life altering
One in four children starting school now has a speech or language delay. It can hold back their learning, affect their friendships and harm their mental health. Speech therapists are struggling to fin...
www.abc.net.au
September 13, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Amazed to see Speech, language and communication needs as front page news in Australia. Just needs to mention Developmental Language Disorder next time! #DevLangDis
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
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Please check out the Top 10 Research Priority Questions for #DevLangDis. Newly launched after extensive consultations involving people with DLD, families and professionals. www.rcslt.org/news/top-que...
Top questions for DLD research priorities revealed | RCSLT
www.rcslt.org
September 12, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Please check out the Top 10 Research Priority Questions for #DevLangDis. Newly launched after extensive consultations involving people with DLD, families and professionals. www.rcslt.org/news/top-que...
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Onn October 2nd Dr Hannah Hobson from the University of York will be presenting this year's Dorothy Bishop lecture with the title 'How we see (and don’t see) DLD: camouflaging and others’ perceptions of communication needs.'
#DevLangDis
#DLDday
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-2025-d...
#DevLangDis
#DLDday
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-2025-d...
September 7, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Onn October 2nd Dr Hannah Hobson from the University of York will be presenting this year's Dorothy Bishop lecture with the title 'How we see (and don’t see) DLD: camouflaging and others’ perceptions of communication needs.'
#DevLangDis
#DLDday
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-2025-d...
#DevLangDis
#DLDday
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-2025-d...
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Anxiety is an issue for many people with DLD.
A little understanding , awareness and kindness can make a huge difference for people with DLD. But first we need awareness.
Join us on Friday October 17th 2025 in raising awareness of DLD. Theme: 'you can't see DLD.' radld.org #DLDday #DevLangDis
A little understanding , awareness and kindness can make a huge difference for people with DLD. But first we need awareness.
Join us on Friday October 17th 2025 in raising awareness of DLD. Theme: 'you can't see DLD.' radld.org #DLDday #DevLangDis
September 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Anxiety is an issue for many people with DLD.
A little understanding , awareness and kindness can make a huge difference for people with DLD. But first we need awareness.
Join us on Friday October 17th 2025 in raising awareness of DLD. Theme: 'you can't see DLD.' radld.org #DLDday #DevLangDis
A little understanding , awareness and kindness can make a huge difference for people with DLD. But first we need awareness.
Join us on Friday October 17th 2025 in raising awareness of DLD. Theme: 'you can't see DLD.' radld.org #DLDday #DevLangDis
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Look at the brilliant #oracy webinars @voice21oracy.bsky.social are running, including a joint one with us on DLD (Developmental Language Disorder).
Exciting times! #DevLangDis
Exciting times! #DevLangDis
⏰The Time for Oracy is Now!
Check out our amazing FREE webinars for teachers
✅Explore The Oracy Framework
✅Learn how oracy can support students with DLD
✅Benefit from hearing about practical tips and strategies from Voice 21 Oracy Centres of Excellence 👇
oracyoctober.voice21.org/webinars
Check out our amazing FREE webinars for teachers
✅Explore The Oracy Framework
✅Learn how oracy can support students with DLD
✅Benefit from hearing about practical tips and strategies from Voice 21 Oracy Centres of Excellence 👇
oracyoctober.voice21.org/webinars
September 5, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Look at the brilliant #oracy webinars @voice21oracy.bsky.social are running, including a joint one with us on DLD (Developmental Language Disorder).
Exciting times! #DevLangDis
Exciting times! #DevLangDis
Reposted by Melanie Cross
People with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) aren't asking for big changes necessarily. It's often small changes that make a difference.
There are strategies on our website.
For education: radld.org/dld-educatio...
For workplace: radld.org/dld-workplac...
#DLDday #DevLangDis
There are strategies on our website.
For education: radld.org/dld-educatio...
For workplace: radld.org/dld-workplac...
#DLDday #DevLangDis
September 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
People with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) aren't asking for big changes necessarily. It's often small changes that make a difference.
There are strategies on our website.
For education: radld.org/dld-educatio...
For workplace: radld.org/dld-workplac...
#DLDday #DevLangDis
There are strategies on our website.
For education: radld.org/dld-educatio...
For workplace: radld.org/dld-workplac...
#DLDday #DevLangDis
Reposted by Melanie Cross
This is a fun back to school post from @meetdld.bsky.social.
Tag a teacher and help raise awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
Tagging @9000lives.org
Tag a teacher and help raise awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
Tagging @9000lives.org
September 2, 2025 at 7:27 AM
This is a fun back to school post from @meetdld.bsky.social.
Tag a teacher and help raise awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
Tagging @9000lives.org
Tag a teacher and help raise awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
Tagging @9000lives.org
Reposted by Melanie Cross
Word Aware (whole school vocabulary), Language for Thinking and Language for Behaviour and Emotions courses date for the year are available here.
Our approaches are practical and effective and well suited to teachers and SaLT.
thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo... #vocabulary #SLCN #DevLangDis
Our approaches are practical and effective and well suited to teachers and SaLT.
thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo... #vocabulary #SLCN #DevLangDis
August 31, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Word Aware (whole school vocabulary), Language for Thinking and Language for Behaviour and Emotions courses date for the year are available here.
Our approaches are practical and effective and well suited to teachers and SaLT.
thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo... #vocabulary #SLCN #DevLangDis
Our approaches are practical and effective and well suited to teachers and SaLT.
thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo... #vocabulary #SLCN #DevLangDis
Reposted by Melanie Cross
We have so much to learn about Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). So work like @hannahhobson.bsky.social's on camouflaging is so important.
We are very please to announce the 2025 Dorothy Bishop lecture will be delivered by Dr Hannah Hobson with the title 'how we see (and don't see) DLD: camouflaging and others' perceptions of communication needs.'
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-2025-d...
#DLDday #DevLangDis
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-2025-d...
#DLDday #DevLangDis
August 30, 2025 at 8:25 AM
We have so much to learn about Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). So work like @hannahhobson.bsky.social's on camouflaging is so important.