Nichola Shelton
@nichola-slp.bsky.social
Speech Pathologist and #SLPhD student @sydneyuni.bsky.social #DevLangDis #DLD #SLPeeps #bskyspeechies
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Nichola Shelton
@nichola-slp.bsky.social
· Aug 15
So pleased to see this published in LSHSS! Huge thanks to
@natmunro.bsky.social, Mel Keep, @juliastarling.bsky.social, and Lyn Tieu. on.asha.org/4fCwdJj #SLPeeps #DevLangDis
@natmunro.bsky.social, Mel Keep, @juliastarling.bsky.social, and Lyn Tieu. on.asha.org/4fCwdJj #SLPeeps #DevLangDis
New open access paper: Developmental Language Disorder as a Multidimensional Neurodevelopmental Spectrum: Implications for Diagnosis #SLPeeps #DevLangDis pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/... Such a useful, thought-provoking read!
Developmental Language Disorder as a Multidimensional Neurodevelopmental Spectrum: Implications for Diagnosis
Purpose: We aimed to create a comprehensive understanding of the dilemmas involved in the diagnosis of developmental language disorder (DLD) and ...
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November 17, 2025 at 10:45 PM
New open access paper: Developmental Language Disorder as a Multidimensional Neurodevelopmental Spectrum: Implications for Diagnosis #SLPeeps #DevLangDis pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/... Such a useful, thought-provoking read!
One for the reading pile: Early predictors of pragmatic language competence: A longitudinal study (open access!) doi.org/10.1016/j.ri...
Redirecting
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November 12, 2025 at 9:11 PM
One for the reading pile: Early predictors of pragmatic language competence: A longitudinal study (open access!) doi.org/10.1016/j.ri...
Such an important resource! #DevLangDis #SLPeeps
Did you know that the #DLDToolbox is translated into several languages? Here is the Spanish translation with thanks to Dra. Eva Aguilar-Mediavilla, University de les Illes Balears. idel.uib.es/traduccion-a...
Traducción al español de la DLD diagnostics toolbox – IDELab
La traducción al español, realizada por la Dra. Eva Aguilar-Mediavilla con el permiso de la autora, incluye varios componentes de la caja de herramientas y ya está disponible de forma gratuita a través de nuestra página web.
idel.uib.es
November 4, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Such an important resource! #DevLangDis #SLPeeps
The Impact of Whole-Classroom Narrative Interventions on Children's Narrative Language Development doi.org/10.1044/2025... Study looking at whole-class Rx on 1st & 2nd graders' oral narratives. Found improvements in macrostructure and microstructure skills in the Rx group. #DevLangDis #SLPeeps
The Impact of Whole-Classroom Narrative Interventions on Children's Narrative Language Development
Purpose: Developmental language disorder (DLD) affects an estimated 7%–10% of children
in the United States, with some regions reporting signific...
doi.org
November 3, 2025 at 10:58 PM
The Impact of Whole-Classroom Narrative Interventions on Children's Narrative Language Development doi.org/10.1044/2025... Study looking at whole-class Rx on 1st & 2nd graders' oral narratives. Found improvements in macrostructure and microstructure skills in the Rx group. #DevLangDis #SLPeeps
As ever, lots of lovely goodies in the @speechbite.bsky.social newsletter this month! Includes intervention for children with #DevLangDis #SLPeeps
The October @speechbite.bsky.social newsletter is out now: bit.ly/3WyBMQ8 This issue covers Rx for child language, literacy, adult language, dysphagia, disability, and paediatric feeding. SIX of the papers are open access! #SLPeeps #SLP #SLT #wespeechies #speechbite #bskySPEECHIES
speechBITE newsletter October 2025 | Campaign Monitor
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November 2, 2025 at 3:10 AM
As ever, lots of lovely goodies in the @speechbite.bsky.social newsletter this month! Includes intervention for children with #DevLangDis #SLPeeps
Reposted by Nichola Shelton
🌟 Join us at the #UniversityofSydney for Towards Authentic Partnerships: #Co-Design in Practice — an engaging hashtag #EMCR workshop exploring how to integrate hashtag #codesign into research.
📅 Friday, 21st November
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Room 416, Susan Wakil Health Building, University of Sydney
📅 Friday, 21st November
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Room 416, Susan Wakil Health Building, University of Sydney
October 30, 2025 at 2:18 AM
🌟 Join us at the #UniversityofSydney for Towards Authentic Partnerships: #Co-Design in Practice — an engaging hashtag #EMCR workshop exploring how to integrate hashtag #codesign into research.
📅 Friday, 21st November
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Room 416, Susan Wakil Health Building, University of Sydney
📅 Friday, 21st November
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Room 416, Susan Wakil Health Building, University of Sydney
New review looking at what is currently known about DLD across the lifespan. Annual Research Review: Developmental language disorder – a hidden condition with lifelong impact doi.org/10.1111/jcpp... #SLPeeps #DevLangDis
<em>Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry</em> | ACAMH Pediatric Journal | Wiley Online Library
Developmental language disorder (DLD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders. Yet, it is a hidden disorder: it can go undetected for years and may not be uncovered until academic, beh...
doi.org
October 28, 2025 at 2:07 AM
New review looking at what is currently known about DLD across the lifespan. Annual Research Review: Developmental language disorder – a hidden condition with lifelong impact doi.org/10.1111/jcpp... #SLPeeps #DevLangDis
This collection of resources concerned with #DevLangDis from @ashajournals.bsky.social appeals to both the SLP and librarian in me. #SLPeeps
We're highlighting some of our trending resources on Developmental Language Disorder #DevLangDis ahead of DLD Awareness Day. Check out these articles from across our journals! https://academy.pubs.asha.org/2025/10/you-cant-see-dld-asha-journals-honors-dld-awareness-day/ #DLDday
"You Can't See DLD": ASHA Journals Honors DLD Awareness Day! - ASHA Journals Academy
Developmental language disorder (DLD) can be challenging for school-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs)—because DLD can’t be seen. The hidden nature of this disorder has inspired the theme of th...
academy.pubs.asha.org
October 17, 2025 at 2:46 AM
This collection of resources concerned with #DevLangDis from @ashajournals.bsky.social appeals to both the SLP and librarian in me. #SLPeeps
Important research on SLPs' preservice training in literacy, with some big implications not only for university programs, but for practice education and competency assessment. Much to digest and reflect on. #SLPeeps
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Stephenson, C., @tserry2504.bsky.social, & @pamelasnow.bsky.social (2025). “Where do you start? What do you do?”: Australian speech-language pathologists’ preservice training in #literacy. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology. doi.org/10.1080/1754...
🦋 #bskySPEECHIES 📚 #reading
Stephenson, C., @tserry2504.bsky.social, & @pamelasnow.bsky.social (2025). “Where do you start? What do you do?”: Australian speech-language pathologists’ preservice training in #literacy. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology. doi.org/10.1080/1754...
🦋 #bskySPEECHIES 📚 #reading
“Where do you start? What do you do?”: Australian speech-language pathologists’ preservice training in literacy
In this study, we explored the perspectives of speech-language pathologists and university academics regarding preservice training to work with school-aged clients who have reading and writing diff...
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October 15, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Important research on SLPs' preservice training in literacy, with some big implications not only for university programs, but for practice education and competency assessment. Much to digest and reflect on. #SLPeeps
Great thread packed with facts about Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Language is so important in our lives, but for the 1 in 14 people with #DevLangDis it's a daily challenge that is often unseen by others. #SLPeeps #SLP2B
#DLDday is coming, so I’m starting a thread over a few days.
DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) is all about spoken language. Words and sentences are tricky for people with DLD. And people don’t grow out of it.
#DevLangDis @radld.bsky.social
DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) is all about spoken language. Words and sentences are tricky for people with DLD. And people don’t grow out of it.
#DevLangDis @radld.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Great thread packed with facts about Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Language is so important in our lives, but for the 1 in 14 people with #DevLangDis it's a daily challenge that is often unseen by others. #SLPeeps #SLP2B
Working through today's to-do list accompanied by Parlor Green's version of Jolene on repeat. Yes, it's instrumental. Yes, there's an organ. And they're what make it *amazing*.
October 13, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Working through today's to-do list accompanied by Parlor Green's version of Jolene on repeat. Yes, it's instrumental. Yes, there's an organ. And they're what make it *amazing*.
Reposted by Nichola Shelton
DLD stands for Developmental Language Disorder, it affects 1 in 14 people. DLD day is 17th October. What will you be doing to promote DLD? Afasic has organised a walk to raise awareness of DLD & raise some much needed funds. Support DLD day & make a difference www.afasic.org.uk #radld #DLDday
October 9, 2025 at 7:22 AM
DLD stands for Developmental Language Disorder, it affects 1 in 14 people. DLD day is 17th October. What will you be doing to promote DLD? Afasic has organised a walk to raise awareness of DLD & raise some much needed funds. Support DLD day & make a difference www.afasic.org.uk #radld #DLDday
As usual, lots of lovely goodies in this month's @speechbite.bsky.social newsletter - including a conversation-focused intervention for children with #DevLangDis
The September @speechbite.bsky.social newsletter is out now: bit.ly/4nSwz1d This issue covers Rx for child speech and language, aphasia, dysarthria, dysphagia, disability, voice and fluency. SIX of the papers are open access! #SLPeeps #SLP #SLT #wespeechies #speechbite #bskySPEECHIES
September 30, 2025 at 10:04 PM
As usual, lots of lovely goodies in this month's @speechbite.bsky.social newsletter - including a conversation-focused intervention for children with #DevLangDis
Clinical guidelines on #DevLangDis via the @speechBITE website, which will be of interest to #SLPeeps
The most clicked-on article from the August
@speechbite.bsky.social newsletter was a clinical practice guideline from Germany on interventions for children with #dld. speechbite.com/article/73438/ It's open access! #SLPeeps #SLP2B #SLT #bskySPEECHIES
@speechbite.bsky.social newsletter was a clinical practice guideline from Germany on interventions for children with #dld. speechbite.com/article/73438/ It's open access! #SLPeeps #SLP2B #SLT #bskySPEECHIES
Clinical practice guideline: Interventions for Developmental Language Delay and Disorders - speechBITE
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September 17, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Clinical guidelines on #DevLangDis via the @speechBITE website, which will be of interest to #SLPeeps
Reposted by Nichola Shelton
This is a really important point about language. Whilst early intervention is critical, it is not sufficient for those with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). They need access to support over longer time frames. #DevLangDis
“Even excellent early intervention may not sustain adolescents with DLD as language requirements in academic learning increase.” Barbara Ehren #IALP2025
August 26, 2025 at 11:27 AM
This is a really important point about language. Whilst early intervention is critical, it is not sufficient for those with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). They need access to support over longer time frames. #DevLangDis
Reposted by Nichola Shelton
This is something we PASSIONATELY believe in: with support people with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) can thrive.
Join us on Friday October 17th 2025. The theme this year is 'you can't see DLD.' We really want to make it visible.
#DLDDay #DevLangDis
radld.org
Join us on Friday October 17th 2025. The theme this year is 'you can't see DLD.' We really want to make it visible.
#DLDDay #DevLangDis
radld.org
August 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
This is something we PASSIONATELY believe in: with support people with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) can thrive.
Join us on Friday October 17th 2025. The theme this year is 'you can't see DLD.' We really want to make it visible.
#DLDDay #DevLangDis
radld.org
Join us on Friday October 17th 2025. The theme this year is 'you can't see DLD.' We really want to make it visible.
#DLDDay #DevLangDis
radld.org
Open access review of 16 studies looking at vocabulary interventions for 5–11yo children with #DevLangDis. Found "word-learning benefits from integrating explicit phonological-semantic prompts with implicit contextual cues." #SLPeeps
The most clicked-on article from the July
@speechbite.bsky.social newsletter was a systematic review investigating the influence of #vocabularyintervention on word learning for children with #dld. speechbite.com/article/73414/ It's open access! #SLPeeps #SLP2B #SLT #bskySPEECHIES
@speechbite.bsky.social newsletter was a systematic review investigating the influence of #vocabularyintervention on word learning for children with #dld. speechbite.com/article/73414/ It's open access! #SLPeeps #SLP2B #SLT #bskySPEECHIES
Vocabulary interventions for children with developmental language disorder: a systematic review - speechBITE
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August 20, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Open access review of 16 studies looking at vocabulary interventions for 5–11yo children with #DevLangDis. Found "word-learning benefits from integrating explicit phonological-semantic prompts with implicit contextual cues." #SLPeeps
So pleased to see this published in LSHSS! Huge thanks to
@natmunro.bsky.social, Mel Keep, @juliastarling.bsky.social, and Lyn Tieu. on.asha.org/4fCwdJj #SLPeeps #DevLangDis
@natmunro.bsky.social, Mel Keep, @juliastarling.bsky.social, and Lyn Tieu. on.asha.org/4fCwdJj #SLPeeps #DevLangDis
August 15, 2025 at 9:25 PM
So pleased to see this published in LSHSS! Huge thanks to
@natmunro.bsky.social, Mel Keep, @juliastarling.bsky.social, and Lyn Tieu. on.asha.org/4fCwdJj #SLPeeps #DevLangDis
@natmunro.bsky.social, Mel Keep, @juliastarling.bsky.social, and Lyn Tieu. on.asha.org/4fCwdJj #SLPeeps #DevLangDis
Love this paper! Digital tech, including social media, can be so important in supporting the social connections of people with a communication disability.
Understanding how people with aphasia use information and communication technology (e.g., smartphones, social media platforms) to stay connected is critical to developing components of clinical interventions focused on social relationships.
on.asha.org/3JfJAmm #SLPeeps
on.asha.org/3JfJAmm #SLPeeps
Using Digital Technology to Stay Connected With Friends After Aphasia
Purpose: Digital domains are becoming increasingly important in creating and sustaining relationships. The purpose of this study was to understan...
on.asha.org
August 13, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Love this paper! Digital tech, including social media, can be so important in supporting the social connections of people with a communication disability.
New paper for #SLPeeps, which suggests that sentence repetition, nonword repetition, a parental questionnaire, and a task measuring semantic and morphosyntactic comprehension contribute the most to identifying DLD in bilingual children. #DevLangDis
Study addresses the challenge of identifying #DLD in bilingual children. This language assessment protocol successfully combines time efficiency w/ high accuracy to diagnose DLD; it's a useful, feasible protocol for SLPs. pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/...
@sigperspectives.bsky.social #SLPeeps
@sigperspectives.bsky.social #SLPeeps
July 27, 2025 at 11:26 PM
New paper for #SLPeeps, which suggests that sentence repetition, nonword repetition, a parental questionnaire, and a task measuring semantic and morphosyntactic comprehension contribute the most to identifying DLD in bilingual children. #DevLangDis
SLPs' Perspectives on Language Assessment in Bilingual Children - an interview study with 25 school-based SLPs in the US. Results showed SLPs used informal assessments for diagnostic decision making. pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/...
Speech-Language Pathologists' Perspectives on Language Assessment in Bilingual Children
Purpose: This study used a semistructured open interview approach to gather information
from school-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs) reg...
pubs.asha.org
July 19, 2025 at 1:52 AM
SLPs' Perspectives on Language Assessment in Bilingual Children - an interview study with 25 school-based SLPs in the US. Results showed SLPs used informal assessments for diagnostic decision making. pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/...
An interesting read for #SLPeeps #BskySpeechies #SLP2B as part of IJSLP's special issue, which includes papers from the Speech Pathology Australia 2024 Conference.
The Elizabeth Usher memorial lecture 2024: Speech-language pathology practice in Aboriginal spaces: A journey of learning and unlearning by Elizabeth Armstrong
Published in International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, Vol 27, Issue 3, 2025.
Open Access
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Published in International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, Vol 27, Issue 3, 2025.
Open Access
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Elizabeth Usher memorial lecture 2024: Speech-language pathology practice in Aboriginal spaces: A journey of learning and unlearning
In this paper I describe learnings gained from 15 years collaboration with Aboriginal colleagues in Australia, in endeavours to improve rehabilitation services for Aboriginal people with brain inju...
www.tandfonline.com
July 9, 2025 at 7:15 AM
An interesting read for #SLPeeps #BskySpeechies #SLP2B as part of IJSLP's special issue, which includes papers from the Speech Pathology Australia 2024 Conference.
One for the reading pile - this study looked at #DevLangDis in adults. #SLPeeps
There is a growing body of research on developmental language disorder, but very few studies have focused on the role of cognitive abilities in adulthood.
on.asha.org/4m3zvHB
@ashleyrblake.bsky.social @sigperspectives.bsky.social
#DevLangDis #DLD
on.asha.org/4m3zvHB
@ashleyrblake.bsky.social @sigperspectives.bsky.social
#DevLangDis #DLD
Toward an Understanding of Developmental Language Disorder in Adults: Investigating the Relationship Between Cognitive Abilities and Linguistic Outcomes
Purpose: There is a growing body of research on developmental language disorder
(DLD), but very few studies have focused on the role of cognitive...
on.asha.org
July 9, 2025 at 2:40 AM
One for the reading pile - this study looked at #DevLangDis in adults. #SLPeeps
This month's @speechbite.bsky.social newsletter includes lots of lovely EBP goodies, and includes a hand-dandy video tutorial on how SPA members can access the CINAHL database. #SLPeeps
The June @speechbite.bsky.social newsletter is out now: bit.ly/4l1jZvB This issue covers Rx for child speech and language, aphasia, dysphagia, voice and AAC. SIX of the papers are open access! #SLPeeps #SLP #SLT #wespeechies #speechbite #bskySPEECHIES
speechBITE newsletter June 2025 | Campaign Monitor
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June 28, 2025 at 3:28 AM
This month's @speechbite.bsky.social newsletter includes lots of lovely EBP goodies, and includes a hand-dandy video tutorial on how SPA members can access the CINAHL database. #SLPeeps
Always great to see work focused on adolescents. This paper looks at SLPs’ approach to communication assessment of adolescents who have mental health concerns. #SLPeeps
Wallis, A. K., Westerveld, M. F., & McKenzie, M. L. (2025). Knowledge, attitude, and practice in communication assessment of speech-language pathologists working with adolescents with mental health concerns. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1–15. doi.org/10.1080/1754...
Knowledge, attitude, and practice in communication assessment of speech-language pathologists working with adolescents with mental health concerns
The recovery model underlying mental health services emphasises the importance of the voice of the adolescent client in identifying needs, goals, and negotiating intervention. This study aimed to c...
doi.org
June 13, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Always great to see work focused on adolescents. This paper looks at SLPs’ approach to communication assessment of adolescents who have mental health concerns. #SLPeeps