We absolutely love seeing the JPEG compression artifacts on this graphic we made last April.
It’s proof that it’s been posted, downloaded, passed around WhatsApp groups for nearly a year – and it’s proof that word is getting around about Wes Streeting 👀
@cristina-mckean.bsky.social @pfrizelleslt.bsky.social @suze-freogirl.bsky.social @telllab.bsky.social @karlamcgregor.bsky.social @tricmc.bsky.social @renalyons.bsky.social @drhelenslt.bsky.social @drjoannecleland.bsky.social @yvonnewren.bsky.social please share if you can! Thank you
It was a pleasure to share it with you!
New genetics paper: GNAO1 variants can present with severe childhood speech disorder & CAS, even without seizures or movement disorders. Study also highlights potential zinc responsiveness. Important implications for genetic testing.
speechapraxia.co.uk/about-sauk/f...
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This will be a useful seminar to all AHPs
Building Behavioural Science Capacity in the NHS Workforce
The Key to Delivering the NHS 10-Year Plan
9th March 2026 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Venue, De Montfort University
Register Now:
https:/ /bsphnconference2026.rsvpify .com/
Really enjoyed this afternoon's @naplic.bsky.social SLCN specialist teacher network on DLD and literacy.
@drhelenslt.bsky.social's fabulous and FREE phonological awareness resources were spontaneously mentioned several times.
research.ncl.ac.uk/phonological...
#DevLangDis
Today is a key turning point in the @misltoessd.bsky.social study-publication of our Core Outcome Set.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Huge thanks @samburrslt.bsky.social @samharding.bsky.social @drjoannecleland.bsky.social @drhelenslt.bsky.social and all made this happen. Roll on phase 2!
Love working in a service where leadership supports evidence based intensity and duration of intervention for severe SSD. 3 sessions per week with breaks based on clinical decision making not arbitrary service delivery models 🙌🏻
A huge thank you to the UK Expert Delphi Panel for your contribution to this work and our publication 💚 (you know who you are -too many to list in a few characters here 🤷🏼♀️)
Very happy to share a link to the latest @misltoessd.bsky.social publication with @samburrslt.bsky.social @drjoannecleland.bsky.social @samharding.bsky.social @yvonnewren.bsky.social
The MISLToe_SSD Core Outcome Set (COS) for UK SLT Routine Data Collection
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
A pink sticky note says 'keep learning'
January courses
Whether you’re looking to learn something new or update your existing knowledge and skills, we’ve got you covered 💪
There’s a fabulous range of courses running this January!
Check them out ➡️ coursebeetle.co.uk/courses
#training #cpd #BlueSkySpeechies
I’ve just listened to these excellent interviews with Louisa Reeves. Such important messages for us to share with educators across the whole age range (get sharing folks!)
This month's highlight: the launch of our Pre-phonics Boost in Parliament!
🙌 Massive thanks to @jessasatomp.bsky.social for hostingt, as well as Ministers @helenhayes.bsky.social, @davidbainesmp.bsky.social, @rupahuq.bsky.social and Sarah Russell for attending.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/47q9dtn
This is an excellent resource for schools and I’m proud to have supported it with the NAPA and NIPA at the heart of Pre-Phonics Boost
The highest paid MP in the country has suggested that the minimum wage may be “too high” for younger workers 🤷
Chapter on Speech Sound Disorders by network members @drjoannecleland.bsky.social and @drhelenslt.bsky.social . Great intro for #SLP students
Erika Spanger from UCS explains how climate change is fueling Hurricane Melissa and what it means for people in its path.
Magazine tip: Save money at the supermarket by peeling your bananas before weighing them. This will also mean you have less rubbish to throw away at home, saving you more money in bin liners.
subscriptions >>> shop.viz.co.uk/viz350bs
A barrister who was flogging tax avoidance schemes is now suing @danneidle.bsky.social for a defamation payout of over £8m.
But we’re not backing down.
We’re applying to get this SLAPP struck out:
https://goodlaw.social/woom
A reminder that you can donate to Wikipedia to keep human-sourced knowledge accessible.
Paracetamol (Tylenol) is one of the most effective and safe painkillers ever discovered. Keep within the recommended dose. Take it in pregnancy if you need to. It has been shown in MANY studies not to cause autism. 🧪
"Reeves considers breaking manifesto pledge with income tax rise to fill £30bn gap"
"Sir Keir Starmer has pledged that digital ID will never be a requirement of access to the NHS."
'We are super trustworthy' (two stories, same day).
Really enjoyed this today - some fantastic discussions!
@yvonnewren.bsky.social @drhelenslt.bsky.social @drjoannecleland.bsky.social @samharding.bsky.social
Promotional image for a professional visit day at Meath School, featuring an adult and a child engaged in an educational activity. The event details are displayed: Thu 27 Nov 2025, 9:15am-2:45pm, £50 per person with lunch included. A call to action to register interest is also visible.
Educators and professionals 👋
Join us at Meath School’s professional visit day to see communication-first classrooms in action and hear from specialist staff on practical tools that help the 1 in 5 children with speech and language challenges.
Register: https://bit.ly/3Wjw84c
#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
This is very good from @zackpolanski.bsky.social. It's exactly what I hoped *and expected* to hear from a Labour government but sadly didn't.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Professor Maggie Snowling will be presenting on Monday Oct 6th at 4pm at the SLCN specialist teacher network. All about DLD and literacy. Online. One not to be missed.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dldslcn-sp...
Free to members, which starts from £20 per year.
www.naplic.org.uk/membership/
#DevLangDis
Card with UK young Academy branding asking neurodivergent people to share their experiences at work
October is an exciting month - it includes Dyslexia Awareness week (#DAW25), ADHD Awareness Month, and DLD Awareness Day - and I thought it was a great time to raise awareness of #neurodiversity - and talk about a new project thats close to my heart..
