Dr Fiona Kyle
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Dr Fiona Kyle
@drfionakyle.bsky.social
Lecturer & researcher in developmental psychology at DCAL UCL. #Literacy & #language development, esp in #deaf children.

Director of the Literacy and Deafness Development Research Lab (Ladder Lab) https://ladder-lab.com

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Another fantastic couple of days down at the ElizabethFoundation seeing the language and reading progress made by some of the 🌟 #YoungResearchers taking part in our @ladderlab.bsky.social Preschool project at @dcal-ucl.bsky.social - if only all our data collection could be this much fun 🥳
April 17, 2025 at 5:36 PM
We had a fabulous day catching up with our #YoungResearchers talking part in our @ladderlab.bsky.social longitudinal studies into reading and language development - thanks to ElizabethFoundation and the families for coming to see us - so much fun #SunnyDayandScienceCombined @dcal-ucl.bsky.social
April 11, 2025 at 6:48 AM
An early morning start for the @ladderlab.bsky.social team to come back to the ElizabethFoundatio and see our superstar deaf children taking part in our research studies at @dcal-ucl.bsky.social - we can't wait to see their progress! @rosherman.bsky.social #YoungResearchers #ScientistsInTheMaking
April 10, 2025 at 7:25 AM
📢📢 Our practitioner-led panel discussion with #QTODs and #sltpeeps reflected on key implications for practice - early language access, deaf role models, positive language. Lots of audience questions and contributions - watch this space for more info @dcal-ucl.bsky.social @ladderlab.bsky.social
April 10, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Our latest @ladderlab.bsky.social longitudinal study at @dcal-ucl.bsky.social - Understanding Reading Success, and how it links to our Preschool study. 135 deaf and 220 hearing 8-9 yr olds being followed for 2 yrs with @rosherman.bsky.social @profnikkibotting.bsky.social KateRowley KatieMason
April 10, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Dr KateRowley introduced the newly-developed BSL Comprehension Test. Huge interest in the room for this valuable assessment which will be available soon - performance on the BSL Comprehension test strongly associated with Reading Comprehension ability in deaf children! @dcal-ucl.bsky.social
April 10, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Prof MaireadMacSweeney & Dr PatrickRosenburg - research on role of visual language inputs in reading for deaf children - BSL, fingerspelling, speechreading. Introduced exciting new tests to assess BSL phonological knowledge in deaf children - their longitudinal study ends 2027 @dcal-ucl.bsky.social
April 10, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Dr Katie Mason presented our @ladderlab.bsky.social research on the validity of using the #GAPS to screen for grammatical difficulties in preschool #deaf children using spoken language - high sensitivity/specificity in preschool & at the end of reception @rosherman.bsky.social @dcal-ucl.bsky.social
April 10, 2025 at 6:50 AM
We presented our new findings about home literacy environments in #deaf children & emergent literacy: lots of reading activities happening! Child interest was critical for deaf children's emergent literacy - how do we increase child interest in reading? @rosherman.bsky.social @dcal-ucl.bsky.social
April 10, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Prof @rosherman.bsky.social presented preschool spoken language outcomes in inclusive sample of deaf children: vocab & grammar, interesting discussion about morphology knowledge & how to improve it. Early exposure to an accessible language is critical @ladderlab.bsky.social @dcal-ucl.bsky.social
April 9, 2025 at 10:28 PM
I gave an overview of the @ladderlab.bsky.social Preschool Language & Literacy study - a 3 year longitudinal study following 122 deaf and 113 hearing children from preschool to the end of year 2. This is a 4-wave multiwave study ending in 2026 - @rosherman.bsky.social @dcal-ucl.bsky.social
April 9, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Thanks to everyone who came to our research to practice conference on #Language and #Literacy in #Deaf Children at FrankBarnesDeaf school - amazing turnout ~130 practitioners working with deaf children #TOD #deafTOD & #sltpeeps! 6 research presentations and a panel discussion @dcal-ucl.bsky.social
April 9, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Wow - our event sold out in 48 hours! All 120 original places gone! 🎉🎉 We've managed to add more spaces but don't miss out as they are going fast...

It's going to be a wonderful event #deaf #TOD #teachers #Language #Literacy #BskySpeechies #SLPeeps
We're holding a FREE conference for practitioners and teachers working with deaf children - Language & Literacy in Deaf Children (details below)

Sat 8th March 2025 at Frank Barnes School

Registration open: bit.ly/3WNd7I5

Don't miss out! Come and discuss our latest research findings with us!
📢 Come and join us for a FREE research to practice conference for practitioners and teachers working with #deaf children - latest research findings on Language & Literacy Development in Deaf Children - Sat 8th March 2025 at Frank Barnes School

Register: bit.ly/3WNd7I5
February 7, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Reposted by Dr Fiona Kyle
For #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek we’ve made a video for mental health practitioners about Developmental Language Disorder! #DevLangDis affects 7% of ppl, and is over represented in MH settings. We introduce DLD and have tips for making MH support more accessible. Please share! youtu.be/Ko6sFea3v0w?...
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD): a guide for mental heath practitioners
YouTube video by RADLD
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February 5, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Reposted by Dr Fiona Kyle
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the Speech, Language and Communication Alliance today!

As Alliance members, we're calling on the Government and policymakers to focus on speech, language and communication issues, ensuring the best outcomes for children and young people.
February 5, 2025 at 9:14 AM
We're holding a FREE conference for practitioners and teachers working with deaf children - Language & Literacy in Deaf Children (details below)

Sat 8th March 2025 at Frank Barnes School

Registration open: bit.ly/3WNd7I5

Don't miss out! Come and discuss our latest research findings with us!
📢 Come and join us for a FREE research to practice conference for practitioners and teachers working with #deaf children - latest research findings on Language & Literacy Development in Deaf Children - Sat 8th March 2025 at Frank Barnes School

Register: bit.ly/3WNd7I5
February 3, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Reposted by Dr Fiona Kyle
Currently updating our team's annual DLD #DevLangDis diagnosis training; this paper by Hardman, @rosherman.bsky.social, @drfionakyle.bsky.social @susanebbels.bsky.social & Morgan is VERY helpful in clarifying when to diagnose DLD in D/deaf + Hard of Hearing children www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12...
Identifying Developmental Language Disorder in Deaf Children with Cochlear Implants: A Case Study of Three Children
(1) Background: While spoken language learning delays are assumed for deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) children after cochlear implant (CI), many catch up with their hearing peers. Some DHH children wit...
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December 13, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Reposted by Dr Fiona Kyle
Hi everyone! Welcome to the new Bluesky page about my CALDID research.

Please watch one of my YouTube videos to find out about my current MRes project with @rosherman.bsky.social @drfionakyle.bsky.social @dcal-ucl.bsky.social @uclpals.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social

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Cultural & Lingustic Diversity in Deafness CALDID
Hello everyone! My name is Lauren Newman and I am a Speech and Language Therapist working in the NHS in East London. This channel is to share information about my current research in Cultural and ...
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December 19, 2024 at 3:08 PM
Hi everyone 👋 I'm finally making the move over to here so thought I'd better post!

Gosh it does feel weird starting from scratch and trying to find everyone... any advice over how to find people is very welcome!
#developmentalpsychology #DevPsy #reading #deaf #education #AcademicSky
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November 10, 2024 at 8:45 AM