🎉 Great news!
💜 We’re excited to take this next step toward making invisible communication challenges visible.
Watch this space for recruitment updates and ways to get involved!
#SOUNDSProject #EDLD #UniversityofBath #ResearchUpdate #EthicsApproval #DLDawareness

A big thank you to BBC South East for featuring #DLDDay this morning!

It was fantastic to see them highlight the amazing artwork our students have done and help us raise awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).

www.moorhouseschool.co.uk/news/?pid=0&...

#devlangdis #dldawareness

🎉 It’s finally here – #DLDday! 💜💛

Today we raise our voices for the 1 in 14 people with Developmental Language Disorder.

#YouCantSeeDLD

Let’s make the invisible, visible. 💬💡
We're so enjoying seeing everyone's outfits, activities and displays.

#dldawareness #devlangdis

You can’t see DLD - but it’s there.
2 in every class of 30 have DLD, a hidden condition that makes understanding and using language harder.
This #DLDAwarenessDay, let’s raise our voices for children with DLD.
Learn more about DLD: tinyurl.com/3rssjc8h
#YouCantSeeDLD #DLDawareness

MEET OUR TEAM!!

 #SOUNDSProject #edld #dld #dldday #dldawareness #devlangdis #youcantseedld

The SOUNDS Project is working to change that by developing the first short screening tool for DLD in adults.

Follow us to stay updated as we work to make invisible communication challenges visible.💜💜

#SOUNDSProject #edld #dld #dldday #dldawareness #devlangdis #youcantseedld

Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/awarene...
Full text available at: doi.org/10.1016/j.jc...

#DevLangDis #DLD #workplace
#DLDday #youcantseeDLD #DLDawareness

🚨 Only 6 days until #DLDday 💜💛

Today we're sharing @radld.bsky.social ambassador, Shelbi's, brilliant "You can't see DLD" video.

We challenge you to share this with one person you think may never have heard of #DLD.

#DevLangDis #YouCantSeeDLD #DLDAwareness

youtu.be/R7Wd1X-RAek?...

Happy Friday E-DLD followers! Today’s post is a reminder that it’s only a week to go until DLD awareness day 2025. Make sure to check back every day next week to get involved in raising awareness for DLD!

#DevLangDis #DLD #DLDday #youcantseeDLD #DLDawareness

🚨 Only 7 days until #DLDday! 💜💛

You can't see DLD... but you can see this incredible display from our amazing students at Moor House School & College who have been exploring this year's theme through a powerful art project.

@radld.bsky.social

#DevLangDis #YouCantSeeDLD #DLDawareness #DLDMatters

Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/young-p...
Original article: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1...
Audio summary available: static.wixstatic.com/mp3/d29b72_d053560e5a634014874c911e5b4da5f6.m4a

#DevLangDis #DLD #language #communication
#DLDday #youcantseeDLD #DLDawareness

💜💛Next Friday, 17th October is #DLD Awareness Day, organised by @radld.bsky.social💛 💜

Tomorrow, we kick off our one-week countdown⏰

Join us every day as we share resources, stories, and action.

📅 Mark your calendar!

#DLDday #CouldItBeLanguage #DevLangDis #YouCantSeeDLD #DLDAwareness #DLDMatters

Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/knowled...
YouTube summary: www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_Ir...
Email E-DLD@bath.ac.uk to request a full copy of the paper.

#devlangdis #DLD #justicesystem
#DLDday #youcan’tseeDLD #DLDawareness

Uncover "Finding a Voice" by Damian Quinn, a pivotal read on living with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and dispelling misconceptions. With DLD affecting two children per classroom, this book is vital for educators, parents, and the media. Available on Amazon and IngramSpark. #DLDawareness

Explore "Finding a Voice" by Damian Quinn, essential for teachers and parents dealing with Developmental Language Disorder challenges. Gain unique perspectives from an expert in DLD. Rated ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ by Love Reading and BookLife. #DLDawareness #FindingAVoice buff.ly/gNg307u

Discover the inspiring journey of growing up with Developmental Language Disorder in "Finding a Voice" by Damian Quinn. A must-read for anyone seeking understanding and empathy. Dive into this powerful story today! #FindingAVoice #DLDAwareness buff.ly/rH02nX0

Discover "Finding a Voice" by Damian Quinn, a powerful book exploring the journey of growing up with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Did you know DLD is five times more common than autism? In every class of 30, two kids have it. #DLDawareness #FindingAVoice

🧩 Help us co-design research with adults who have DLD!
Your voice matters — let’s make research more inclusive and relevant. 💬🧠
📩 Questions? Contact us: lr899@bath.ac.uk

🔗 redcap.link/ly3zgmym

#DevLangDis #DLD #DLDawareness #CoDesign #ResearchMatters

❗DID YOU KNOW?❗
DLD is more common than Autism — yet barely talked about. Let’s change that.
#DevLangDis #DLD #ParentPerspective #DLDawareness

🧩 Help us co-design research with adults who have DLD!
Your voice matters — let’s make research more inclusive and relevant. 💬🧠
📩 Questions? Contact us: lr899@bath.ac.uk

🔗 redcap.link/ly3zgmym

#DevLangDis #DLD #DLDawareness #CoDesign #ResearchMatters

Logos of 5 organisations that provide support for people with DLD

Support is available for those affected by DLD
Here are a range of resources you may find useful:
www.icancharity.org.uk
radld.org
www.afasic.org.uk
thedldproject.com
www.dldandme.org

#DLD #devlangdis #DLDAwareness

How do children with language disorder perceive peer interactions? CitationCullen, H., Billingham, S., & St Clair, M. C. (2024). How do children with language disorder perceive their peer interactions? A qualitative investigation. Autism & Developmental Language Impa...

This week we have summarised a paper which looked at how children with Language Disorder perceive peer interactions:
www.engage-dld.com/post/how-do-...

youtu.be/f3UURpyYRW8
The authors of the paper were Cullen, Billingham & St Clair
#DLD #DevLangDis #DLDAwareness #DLD

Maternal gatekeeping in children with developmental language disorder CitationKoyuncu, Z., Zabcı, N., Sandıkçı, T., Kaya, A., Kara, H., Kara, E., & Doğangün, B. (2024). Maternal gatekeeping in children with developmental language disorder. Psychiatry and Clinical Psycho...

This week we have summarised a paper which looked at Maternal gatekeeping in children with Developmental Language Disorder
www.engage-dld.com/post/materna...

youtu.be/QCRnuGpA3HA
The authors of the paper were Eyyup Kara and Burak Doğangün
#DLD #DevLangDis #DLDAwareness #dld

Investigating the effectiveness of an online emotion recognition program in children with DLD Citation:Durgungoz, F. C., & St Clair, M. C. (2024). An interactive technology-based emotion recognition intervention for children with developmental language disorder: A longitudinal mixed-method stu...

This week we have summarised a paper which looked at Investigating the effectiveness of an online emotion recognition program in children with DLD

www.engage-dld.com/post/investi...
The authors of the paper were Fatma Canan Durgungoz and Michelle C. St Clair
#DLD #DevLangDis #DLDAwareness #dld

Music skills of Spanish-speaking children with developmental language disorder Citation:Martínez-Castilla, P., Calet, N., & Jiménez-Fernández, G. (2023). Music skills of Spanish-speaking children with developmental language disorder. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 140, ...

We have summarised a paper which examined the music skills of Spanish-speaking children with DLD

The authors of the paper were Pastora Martínez-Castilla, Nuria Calet and Gracia Jiménez-Fernández

www.engage-dld.com/post/music-s...
Summary created by Shimin Wang

#DevLangDis #DLD #DLDAwareness

Parent and teacher perspectives on children with DLD's daily communication Citation:Bruinsma, G. I., Wijnen, F., & Gerrits, E. (2023). Communication in daily life of children with Developmental Language Disorder: Parents' and teachers' perspectives. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 1-25. https://doi.org/10.1044/2023_LSHSS-23-00051Key terms in this paper: • Communicative participation: being able to understand and be understood in social contexts, by using verbal and nonverbal skills. • Expressive disorder: individuals can understand language but have

We have summarised a paper which used perspectives of parents and teachers to examine communication of children with DLD
The authors of the paper were Gerda Ingrid Bruinsma, Frank Wijnen, and Ellen Gerrits

www.engage-dld.com/post/parent-...

#DevLangDis #DLD #DLDAwareness

Role of domain in working memory performance of children with DLD Larson, C., & Ellis Weismer, S. (2022). Working Memory Performance in Children With Developmental Language Disorder: The Role of Domain. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 1–15. https:...

We have summarised a paper examining the role of domain in the working memory performance of children with DLD. Watch the video for the main findings!
The authors of the paper were Caroline Larson and Susan Ellis Weismer

www.engage-dld.com/post/role-of...

#DevLangDis #DLD #DLDAwareness

Do parent-reported early indicators predict later developmental language disorder? CitationCalder, S.D., Boyes, M., Brennan‐Jones, C.G., Whitehouse, A.J.O., Robinson, M. and Hill, E. (2023). Do parent‐reported early indicators predict later developmental language disorder? A Raine S...

We have summarised a paper which examined if parent-reported early indicators predict later DLD

Authors: Samuel D Calder, Mark Boyes, Christopher G Brennan-Jones, Andrew J O Whitehouse, Monique Robinson, Elizabeth Hill

www.engage-dld.com/post/do-pare...

#DevLangDis #DLD #DLDAwareness

Peer victimisation in adolescents with DLD Oncioiu, S. I., Nation, K., Lim, K. X., Pingault, J. B., & Bowes, L. (2024). Concurrent and longitudinal associations of developmental language disorder with peer victimization in adolescence: evidence from a co‐twin study. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.13969Key terms that are in this paper: • Peer victimisation: being treated in an aggressive manner by other people in a similar age group. • Pragmatics: the ability to use appropriate language in differe

We have summarised a paper which looked at peer victimisation in adolescents with DLD
www.engage-dld.com/post/peer-vi...
The authors of the paper were Sînziana Ioana Oncioiu, Kate Nation, Kai Xiang Lim, Jean-Baptiste Pingault, and Lucy Bowes.

#DLD
#DevLangDis
#DLDAwareness
#dld

Can naturalistic interventions help the vocabulary of children with DLD? Camarata, S., Stiles, S., & Birer, S. (2024). Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions for Developmental Language Disorder. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1-15. doi: 10.1044...

We have summarised a paper on naturalistic interventions to help the vocabulary of children with DLD
The authors of the paper were Stephen Camarata, Suzanne Stiles and Samara Birer

Full summary:
www.engage-dld.com/post/natural...
Summary and video by Shimin Wang

#DLD
#DLDAwareness
#DevLangDis