Ruth G
@ruthgspeechie.bsky.social
Paediatric speechie, views my own.
Native of Cork, currently in Dublin. Apparently based on my feed, I like cats.
#WeSpeechies|#SpeakUp4CommRights|#BetterwaysthanABA|#Adoptdontshop|
Native of Cork, currently in Dublin. Apparently based on my feed, I like cats.
#WeSpeechies|#SpeakUp4CommRights|#BetterwaysthanABA|#Adoptdontshop|
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I like that rte is highlighting #AutismAcceptanceMonth . I do think that the FAQ is a bit vague in terms of its responses eg age that autistic features may be evident. From a communication point of view, differences such as regression (sudden stopping/decrease of language
I like that rte is highlighting #AutismAcceptanceMonth . I do think that the FAQ is a bit vague in terms of its responses eg age that autistic features may be evident. From a communication point of view, differences such as regression (sudden stopping/decrease of language
April 2, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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I like that rte is highlighting #AutismAcceptanceMonth . I do think that the FAQ is a bit vague in terms of its responses eg age that autistic features may be evident. From a communication point of view, differences such as regression (sudden stopping/decrease of language
I like that rte is highlighting #AutismAcceptanceMonth . I do think that the FAQ is a bit vague in terms of its responses eg age that autistic features may be evident. From a communication point of view, differences such as regression (sudden stopping/decrease of language
Time will tell I suppose if this was the right decision for burnt out staff and service users/patients who are currently receiving a service that at best could be described as inadequate, at worst could be described as destructive and life-limiting. We really, really need change.
Healthcare unions have suspended their planned work-to-rule action due to start tomorrow following talks with the HSE at the Workplace Relations Commission.
Unions suspend work-to-rule after agreeing deal with HSE
Healthcare unions have suspended their planned work-to-rule action due to start tomorrow following talks with the HSE at the Workplace Relations Commission.
www.rte.ie
March 30, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Time will tell I suppose if this was the right decision for burnt out staff and service users/patients who are currently receiving a service that at best could be described as inadequate, at worst could be described as destructive and life-limiting. We really, really need change.
This is a bit…disappointing? Can’t predict the future but I don’t hold out hope based on a history of words in the absence of substantive actions. Talks only began Tuesday of this week between forsa and hse so it’s all rather quick to come to a meaningful agreement…
Healthcare unions agree to suspend industrial action
Healthcare unions agree to suspend industrial action
The decision follows 22 hours of engagement in the Workplace Relations Commission
www.irishtimes.com
March 30, 2025 at 12:11 PM
This is a bit…disappointing? Can’t predict the future but I don’t hold out hope based on a history of words in the absence of substantive actions. Talks only began Tuesday of this week between forsa and hse so it’s all rather quick to come to a meaningful agreement…
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🆓🔓 In @ashajournals.bsky.social @juliafloritpons.bsky.social Igualada A & Prieto P 2024 suggest that a full-fledged implementation of the MMN intervention program is feasible with potential to improve children's narrative & pragmatic skills in clinical & educational contexts. doi.org/10.1044/2024...
Evaluating the Feasibility and Preliminary Effectiveness of a Multi-Tiered Multimodal Narrative Intervention Program for Preschool Children
Purpose: The present study aims to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness
of a novel multi-tiered narrative intervention program—...
doi.org
January 5, 2025 at 9:14 PM
🆓🔓 In @ashajournals.bsky.social @juliafloritpons.bsky.social Igualada A & Prieto P 2024 suggest that a full-fledged implementation of the MMN intervention program is feasible with potential to improve children's narrative & pragmatic skills in clinical & educational contexts. doi.org/10.1044/2024...
Ireland is not better prepared because our existing staff are working beyond their capacity to cope with the demands to the point of illness and burnout. We don’t have the infrastructure and we don’t have the staffing. It’s a lose-lose situation. The recruitment embargo also needs to end now.
January 6, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Ireland is not better prepared because our existing staff are working beyond their capacity to cope with the demands to the point of illness and burnout. We don’t have the infrastructure and we don’t have the staffing. It’s a lose-lose situation. The recruitment embargo also needs to end now.
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Hey, 🦋 #bskySPEECHIES! Learn why @mandercorn.bsky.social says "If you’ve stayed with me this far, you are a true research 🤓nerd!" #language #literacy #research #cognition #reading #writing #multilingualism #assessment 🧠 #cognition #SoR languageandliteracy.blog/what-we-lear... Turns out I'm one 🤓!
What We Learned from Research in 2024
2024 was another great year filled with fascinating research. Over the course of this year, I’ve written a few posts about some of it:...
languageandliteracy.blog
January 1, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Hey, 🦋 #bskySPEECHIES! Learn why @mandercorn.bsky.social says "If you’ve stayed with me this far, you are a true research 🤓nerd!" #language #literacy #research #cognition #reading #writing #multilingualism #assessment 🧠 #cognition #SoR languageandliteracy.blog/what-we-lear... Turns out I'm one 🤓!
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What a fabulous year for monotropism related research!
Together with @fergus.oolong.co.uk o.uk
& shared resources from our Monotropism Discord server I have collated a seasonal round-up of writing for
@monotropism.bsky.social
Exciting times ahead for 2025!
monotropism.org/2024/2024-re...
Together with @fergus.oolong.co.uk o.uk
& shared resources from our Monotropism Discord server I have collated a seasonal round-up of writing for
@monotropism.bsky.social
Exciting times ahead for 2025!
monotropism.org/2024/2024-re...
July-December 2024 Research Round-Up
Reading and Research The following list is a selection of papers that all focus on or include reference to the theory of monotropism published between July-Dec 2024.We have aimed for this to be com…
monotropism.org
January 1, 2025 at 7:26 PM
What a fabulous year for monotropism related research!
Together with @fergus.oolong.co.uk o.uk
& shared resources from our Monotropism Discord server I have collated a seasonal round-up of writing for
@monotropism.bsky.social
Exciting times ahead for 2025!
monotropism.org/2024/2024-re...
Together with @fergus.oolong.co.uk o.uk
& shared resources from our Monotropism Discord server I have collated a seasonal round-up of writing for
@monotropism.bsky.social
Exciting times ahead for 2025!
monotropism.org/2024/2024-re...
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December 21, 2024 at 4:09 PM
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Let's go bowling! 🎳
🗓️ Saturday 11 January 2025
🕓 11am - 12md
📍 Kilkenny
🥳 For children who stammer
Bowling, snack, a drink and meet other children who stammer!
Event hosted by Avril Mullane, tickets subsidised by ISA (€5)
Register www.stammeringireland.ie/#events
#Stammer
#Stutter
🗓️ Saturday 11 January 2025
🕓 11am - 12md
📍 Kilkenny
🥳 For children who stammer
Bowling, snack, a drink and meet other children who stammer!
Event hosted by Avril Mullane, tickets subsidised by ISA (€5)
Register www.stammeringireland.ie/#events
#Stammer
#Stutter
December 17, 2024 at 11:22 PM
Let's go bowling! 🎳
🗓️ Saturday 11 January 2025
🕓 11am - 12md
📍 Kilkenny
🥳 For children who stammer
Bowling, snack, a drink and meet other children who stammer!
Event hosted by Avril Mullane, tickets subsidised by ISA (€5)
Register www.stammeringireland.ie/#events
#Stammer
#Stutter
🗓️ Saturday 11 January 2025
🕓 11am - 12md
📍 Kilkenny
🥳 For children who stammer
Bowling, snack, a drink and meet other children who stammer!
Event hosted by Avril Mullane, tickets subsidised by ISA (€5)
Register www.stammeringireland.ie/#events
#Stammer
#Stutter
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ISA support group for adults this Thursday! 🎄
🗓️ Thurs 19 Dec
🕖 7pm
📍 Online
A free online group for adults who stammer to talk about their experiences and connect with the stammering community. New members welcome! 🌟
Register here: stammeringireland.ie/#events
#Stammer #Stutter #Community #Group
🗓️ Thurs 19 Dec
🕖 7pm
📍 Online
A free online group for adults who stammer to talk about their experiences and connect with the stammering community. New members welcome! 🌟
Register here: stammeringireland.ie/#events
#Stammer #Stutter #Community #Group
December 17, 2024 at 6:25 PM
ISA support group for adults this Thursday! 🎄
🗓️ Thurs 19 Dec
🕖 7pm
📍 Online
A free online group for adults who stammer to talk about their experiences and connect with the stammering community. New members welcome! 🌟
Register here: stammeringireland.ie/#events
#Stammer #Stutter #Community #Group
🗓️ Thurs 19 Dec
🕖 7pm
📍 Online
A free online group for adults who stammer to talk about their experiences and connect with the stammering community. New members welcome! 🌟
Register here: stammeringireland.ie/#events
#Stammer #Stutter #Community #Group
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Because holidays, we're resharing our list of often non-obvious things that can cause distress for an autistic person. We hope that by highlighting such stuff you can help the autistic people in your life (or yourself) thrive during this challenging time.
thinkingautismguide.com/2022/01/auti...
thinkingautismguide.com/2022/01/auti...
December 15, 2024 at 5:28 PM
Because holidays, we're resharing our list of often non-obvious things that can cause distress for an autistic person. We hope that by highlighting such stuff you can help the autistic people in your life (or yourself) thrive during this challenging time.
thinkingautismguide.com/2022/01/auti...
thinkingautismguide.com/2022/01/auti...
This piece was needed. We are all just trying our best and our best looks different everyday. I’ll admit I cried in work this week because I felt I wasn’t doing enough. Reaching that point was a catharsis where I realised in fact I’m showing up, trying my best and my best is most definitely enough.
December 14, 2024 at 6:18 PM
This piece was needed. We are all just trying our best and our best looks different everyday. I’ll admit I cried in work this week because I felt I wasn’t doing enough. Reaching that point was a catharsis where I realised in fact I’m showing up, trying my best and my best is most definitely enough.
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The That's Grief Colouring Book to help children going through the difficult emotions of loss and bereavement is now out.
@thats-grief.bsky.social and I worked on this book together to help with SEN and many other children around the world.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DQGZ7LSJ
@thats-grief.bsky.social and I worked on this book together to help with SEN and many other children around the world.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DQGZ7LSJ
That's Grief Colouring Book: Helping children understand the emotions that come from loss and grief
That's Grief Colouring Book: Helping children understand the emotions that come from loss and grief : Barton, Michelle, Dixon, Chris: Amazon.co.uk
www.amazon.co.uk
December 14, 2024 at 11:38 AM
The That's Grief Colouring Book to help children going through the difficult emotions of loss and bereavement is now out.
@thats-grief.bsky.social and I worked on this book together to help with SEN and many other children around the world.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DQGZ7LSJ
@thats-grief.bsky.social and I worked on this book together to help with SEN and many other children around the world.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DQGZ7LSJ
Huge welcome to the Irish Stammering Association! 🧡🤍💚🇮🇪🙌🙌🙌
Hello Bluesky community!
The Irish Stammering Association is glad to be here! 😊
The Irish Stammering Association is glad to be here! 😊
December 14, 2024 at 8:58 AM
Huge welcome to the Irish Stammering Association! 🧡🤍💚🇮🇪🙌🙌🙌
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APA inclusive language guide-
“We encourage all people to adhere to the basic principles of inclusive language…to show respect by calling people what they call themselves. This requires being open to continual learning and capacity building and remaining mindful that language may change.”
“We encourage all people to adhere to the basic principles of inclusive language…to show respect by calling people what they call themselves. This requires being open to continual learning and capacity building and remaining mindful that language may change.”
December 14, 2024 at 5:43 AM
APA inclusive language guide-
“We encourage all people to adhere to the basic principles of inclusive language…to show respect by calling people what they call themselves. This requires being open to continual learning and capacity building and remaining mindful that language may change.”
“We encourage all people to adhere to the basic principles of inclusive language…to show respect by calling people what they call themselves. This requires being open to continual learning and capacity building and remaining mindful that language may change.”
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✨"It takes all kinds.
Humanity would have never made it this far without a multitude of people with a wide diversity of personality types & preferences
It is our individual differences wherein lies our strength as a society....."✨
@scottsantens.com
www.scottsantens.com/the-hidden-r...
Humanity would have never made it this far without a multitude of people with a wide diversity of personality types & preferences
It is our individual differences wherein lies our strength as a society....."✨
@scottsantens.com
www.scottsantens.com/the-hidden-r...
The Hidden Reasons Authoritarianism Is Growing — And How to Reverse It
It takes all kinds. Humanity would have never made it this far without a multitude of people with a wide diversity of personality types and preferences. It is our individual differences wherein lies o...
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December 14, 2024 at 7:14 AM
✨"It takes all kinds.
Humanity would have never made it this far without a multitude of people with a wide diversity of personality types & preferences
It is our individual differences wherein lies our strength as a society....."✨
@scottsantens.com
www.scottsantens.com/the-hidden-r...
Humanity would have never made it this far without a multitude of people with a wide diversity of personality types & preferences
It is our individual differences wherein lies our strength as a society....."✨
@scottsantens.com
www.scottsantens.com/the-hidden-r...
I recommend these accounts Bronwyn! @autisticbooks.bsky.social @autisticbookclub.bsky.social
December 13, 2024 at 5:39 PM
I recommend these accounts Bronwyn! @autisticbooks.bsky.social @autisticbookclub.bsky.social
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Talking DLD Podcast @bronwynhemsley.bsky.social & @carolinebowen.bsky.social talk to @shaunziegenfusz.bsky.social RE #GestaltLanguageProcessing & #NaturalLanguageAcquisition
link.springer.com/content/pdf/...
thedldproject.com/gestalt-lang...
Thank you for having us, Shaun & Nat!
🦋 #bskySPEECHIES
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thedldproject.com/gestalt-lang...
Thank you for having us, Shaun & Nat!
🦋 #bskySPEECHIES
December 13, 2024 at 11:33 AM
Talking DLD Podcast @bronwynhemsley.bsky.social & @carolinebowen.bsky.social talk to @shaunziegenfusz.bsky.social RE #GestaltLanguageProcessing & #NaturalLanguageAcquisition
link.springer.com/content/pdf/...
thedldproject.com/gestalt-lang...
Thank you for having us, Shaun & Nat!
🦋 #bskySPEECHIES
link.springer.com/content/pdf/...
thedldproject.com/gestalt-lang...
Thank you for having us, Shaun & Nat!
🦋 #bskySPEECHIES
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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
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...
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"ABA therapy doesn’t in any way help autistics to adapt—it forces us not to complain about the routine sensory punishment beatings we take because we are autistic and society is inflexible." -Cos Michael, at TPGA:
thinkingautismguide.com/2018/05/why-... #BetterWaysThanABA #neurodiversity #autism
thinkingautismguide.com/2018/05/why-... #BetterWaysThanABA #neurodiversity #autism
December 12, 2024 at 6:22 AM
"ABA therapy doesn’t in any way help autistics to adapt—it forces us not to complain about the routine sensory punishment beatings we take because we are autistic and society is inflexible." -Cos Michael, at TPGA:
thinkingautismguide.com/2018/05/why-... #BetterWaysThanABA #neurodiversity #autism
thinkingautismguide.com/2018/05/why-... #BetterWaysThanABA #neurodiversity #autism
Good. 👍 Wondering when talk on phasing out ABA practices in Irish schools will commence. #BetterwaysthanABA
New guidelines have been published which should bring an end to the seclusion of children in schools as a form of punishment
Use of seclusion in schools to be brought to an end
New guidelines have been published which should bring an end to the seclusion of children in schools as a form of punishment.
www.rte.ie
December 12, 2024 at 5:24 PM
Good. 👍 Wondering when talk on phasing out ABA practices in Irish schools will commence. #BetterwaysthanABA
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We want to make it nice.
We want others to enjoy it too.
We hope it’s fun for everyone.
It would be nice to get a card or present.
Imagine if we got to eat together.
But these are traps.
That make us feel stuck and sad.
Because our reality is different.
And right now, this is where we need to be.
We want others to enjoy it too.
We hope it’s fun for everyone.
It would be nice to get a card or present.
Imagine if we got to eat together.
But these are traps.
That make us feel stuck and sad.
Because our reality is different.
And right now, this is where we need to be.
December 11, 2024 at 7:35 AM
We want to make it nice.
We want others to enjoy it too.
We hope it’s fun for everyone.
It would be nice to get a card or present.
Imagine if we got to eat together.
But these are traps.
That make us feel stuck and sad.
Because our reality is different.
And right now, this is where we need to be.
We want others to enjoy it too.
We hope it’s fun for everyone.
It would be nice to get a card or present.
Imagine if we got to eat together.
But these are traps.
That make us feel stuck and sad.
Because our reality is different.
And right now, this is where we need to be.