Claire Lingard
@clairelinners.bsky.social
Speech and Language Therapist working in the NHS and Independent practice. Interested in Developmental Language Disorder & Speech Sound Disorders. AAC & Self-advocacy.
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DLD mentioned in the Writing Framework for English schools feels like a step forward.
DLD is common, so it needs every teacher to know about it and have strategies to support students.
#DevLangDis
DLD is common, so it needs every teacher to know about it and have strategies to support students.
#DevLangDis
The Writing Framework is out and I’m pleased to see the focus on oral composition of sentences and vocabulary. However, the best bit is the paragraph about Developmental Language Disorder & its impact on writing on pg. 81!
#DLD #DevelopmentalLanguageDisorder
#DLD #DevelopmentalLanguageDisorder
July 9, 2025 at 3:20 PM
DLD mentioned in the Writing Framework for English schools feels like a step forward.
DLD is common, so it needs every teacher to know about it and have strategies to support students.
#DevLangDis
DLD is common, so it needs every teacher to know about it and have strategies to support students.
#DevLangDis
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Such a beautiful paper, listening to the parents of children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). So important to hear positives too. #DevLangDis
💬 New Post: Rewards of Parenting a Child with DLD
Being a parent to a child with DLD comes with unique joys — from celebrating progress to seeing their creativity and determination.
Read the summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/parenti...
Original study: doi.org/10.1111/1460...
#DevLangDis #DLD
Being a parent to a child with DLD comes with unique joys — from celebrating progress to seeing their creativity and determination.
Read the summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/parenti...
Original study: doi.org/10.1111/1460...
#DevLangDis #DLD
June 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Such a beautiful paper, listening to the parents of children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). So important to hear positives too. #DevLangDis
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First of our posters for this year's DLD day on the theme: You can't see DLD!
We look forward to seeing this theme "translated" into all kinds of languages to raise awareness of DLD around the world.
#DLDday #devlangdis
We look forward to seeing this theme "translated" into all kinds of languages to raise awareness of DLD around the world.
#DLDday #devlangdis
May 21, 2025 at 11:12 AM
First of our posters for this year's DLD day on the theme: You can't see DLD!
We look forward to seeing this theme "translated" into all kinds of languages to raise awareness of DLD around the world.
#DLDday #devlangdis
We look forward to seeing this theme "translated" into all kinds of languages to raise awareness of DLD around the world.
#DLDday #devlangdis
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Caregivers experienced many rewards caring for their child with #devlangdis, including... seeing and celebrating progress, celebrating personality, learning about DLD, and working together to help achieve child's potential.
Families experiencing DLD are doing a great job 💛💜@edldproject.bsky.social
Families experiencing DLD are doing a great job 💛💜@edldproject.bsky.social
Just out - Open Access #DevLangDis #DLD
Leitão, S., St Clair, M., Botting, N., Gibson, J. L., & Jackson, E. (2025). “They don't realise how hard he has to try every day”: The rewards and challenges of parenting a child with developmental language disorder. IJLCD . dx.doi.org/10.1111/1460...
Leitão, S., St Clair, M., Botting, N., Gibson, J. L., & Jackson, E. (2025). “They don't realise how hard he has to try every day”: The rewards and challenges of parenting a child with developmental language disorder. IJLCD . dx.doi.org/10.1111/1460...
“They don't realise how hard he has to try every day”: The rewards and challenges of parenting a child with developmental language disorder
Background An emerging body of literature explores the impact of living with developmental language disorder (DLD) on children, individuals and families. This work has identified a range of challeng...
dx.doi.org
February 21, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Caregivers experienced many rewards caring for their child with #devlangdis, including... seeing and celebrating progress, celebrating personality, learning about DLD, and working together to help achieve child's potential.
Families experiencing DLD are doing a great job 💛💜@edldproject.bsky.social
Families experiencing DLD are doing a great job 💛💜@edldproject.bsky.social
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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
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This raw, honest, and powerful podcast with #devlangdis activists Siouxsie @mydldlife and her Mum Rachel, is an absolute must listen for SLTs, teachers, and those with family members with #devlangdis thedldproject.com/dld-creativi...
DLD & Creativity with Siouxsie & Rachel - The DLD Project
Some people with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) seem to have an exceptional talent for thinking out of the box and creating incredible artworks. Think animator Lily Farrington and author Shelbi...
thedldproject.com
February 14, 2025 at 2:25 PM
This raw, honest, and powerful podcast with #devlangdis activists Siouxsie @mydldlife and her Mum Rachel, is an absolute must listen for SLTs, teachers, and those with family members with #devlangdis thedldproject.com/dld-creativi...
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Specific teaching of vocabulary is important at secondary!
So says the EEF.
As well as us. 😄
So says the EEF.
As well as us. 😄
Improving Literacy in Secondary Schools
Seven recommendations related to reading, writing, talk, vocabulary development and supporting struggling students
Read the guidance report: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...
Seven recommendations related to reading, writing, talk, vocabulary development and supporting struggling students
Read the guidance report: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...
January 15, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Specific teaching of vocabulary is important at secondary!
So says the EEF.
As well as us. 😄
So says the EEF.
As well as us. 😄
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Been reading quite a bit recently querying the need for diagnoses .
My thoughts: a diagnosis such as DLD is a short cut to general understanding but should not obscure our understanding of a person's individual strength and needs. #DevLangDis
My thoughts: a diagnosis such as DLD is a short cut to general understanding but should not obscure our understanding of a person's individual strength and needs. #DevLangDis
January 7, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Been reading quite a bit recently querying the need for diagnoses .
My thoughts: a diagnosis such as DLD is a short cut to general understanding but should not obscure our understanding of a person's individual strength and needs. #DevLangDis
My thoughts: a diagnosis such as DLD is a short cut to general understanding but should not obscure our understanding of a person's individual strength and needs. #DevLangDis