#SpeechAndLanguage

HE Enabled Podcast

@he-enabled-podcast.bsky.social

1 day ago

A picture of Fliss. They have shoulder-length wavy hair, black glasses, earrings, and a simple ring in a septum piercing. They are wearing a red, blue, and white striped shirt and are smiling for the camera. At the top of the image is a banner with the HE Enabled logo and ‘New Episode Alert!’. Another banner along the bottom of the image shows the episode title: ‘39. Returning to Practice, Embracing Neuroqueerness, and Neuroaffirming Care in Speech and Language Therapy: Fliss' Story’

‘We don’t have to do things the way things have always been done’

A new episode of HE Enabled is out. Listen now on Linktree: linktr.ee/HE_Enabled

Fliss is a neurodiversity coach and speech and language therapist returning to practice!

ID below 👇

#AcademicSky #Disability #Uni #SpeechAndLanguage

Celeste López Moreno

@celelopezmoreno.bsky.social

1 day ago

⏰ Happening today in a few hours!

Join the Cognition PIA webinar: “What Speech & Language Measures Really Mean,” moderated by Alexandra König, with Olga Ivanova & Tabea Thies.

Don’t miss it—see you soon!

#ISTAART #CognitionPIA #DementiaResearch #SpeechAndLanguage

Landmark Outreach

@landmarkoutreach.bsky.social

2 days ago

What is Social Communication? - Landmark Outreach Learn what social communication is and why it matters in education. Explore key elements like pragmatic language, Theory of Mind, executive functions, and social-emotional learning, and discover how educators can support students with social communication challenges.

Social communication is about more than just talking! 🗣️ It involves the ability to adapt your language to the listener and the situation. Learn how to support these vital skills in your classroom with this blog post: https://ow.ly/MAe950YCzY3

#EduTwitter #SEL #TeachingTips #SpeechAndLanguage

Twenty-First Century Disability

@21stcentdisability.bsky.social

5 days ago

Cartoon of a man nervously trying to speak, with a big question mark behind his head.

Trivia: Is stuttering an intellectual disability? Reply YES/NO.
For the answer, subscribe to my weekly What’s Up Wednesday! newsletter.
Bonus: Which actor who started on Sesame Street has a stutter?
#21stCenturyDisability #Stuttering #Accessibility #DisabilityAwareness #Ableism #SpeechAndLanguage

Slõ Drinks

@slodrinks.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

Slõ Syrup - Liquid Drinks Thickener for Dysphagia Drinks #oralnutritionalsupplements #thickenedfluids #slps #speechpathologist #slodrinks #oralnutritionalsupplement #SaLT #SLP #speechandlanguage #IDDSI #speechandlanguagetherapy #speechpathology #chokingprevention

Slõ Drinks

@slodrinks.bsky.social

1 month ago

When powdered thickeners don’t work - Slõ Drinks When powdered thickeners don’t work: a liquid alternative is now available. Liquid thickener for dysphagia friendly drinks.

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#dysphagia #thickeneddrink #slt #salt #speechie #dysphagiadrinks #thickenedliquids #speechandlanguage #SLPeeps #stroke #parkinsons #laryngectomy #dietitian #IDDSI #drinksthickener #dysphagiafriendlydrinks #liquidthickener

Dr Keighley Perkins

@perkinskeighley.bsky.social

1 month ago

🧵 4/5

Although CAS is relatively rare, speech, language & communication needs more broadly affect many more. The consequences are not only linguistic — they affect learning, confidence, friendships & emotional wellbeing.

#langsky #speechandlanguage #apraxiaofspeech #CAS

Dr Keighley Perkins

@perkinskeighley.bsky.social

1 month ago

🧵 3/5

Now imagine coordinating hundreds of these movements across a sentence in milliseconds. For children with CAS, this planning system breaks down, making speech effortful, inconsistent & often hard to understand.

#langsky #speechandlanguage #childhoodapraxia #apraxiaofspeech #CAS

Dr Keighley Perkins

@perkinskeighley.bsky.social

1 month ago

🧵 2/5

Producing even a single sound requires a precisely timed sequence: air from the lungs, vocal fold vibration (or not), the velum controlling nasal airflow, & the tongue, lips & teeth shaping the sound. Tiny timing differences can change /s/ into /z/ or /t/.

#langsky #speechandlanguage #CAS

Dr Keighley Perkins

@perkinskeighley.bsky.social

1 month ago

🧵 1/5

CAS is a speech motor disorder in which the difficulty isn’t knowing words or meanings, but the brain’s ability to plan & coordinate the movements required to say them. The message is there — the motor plan to deliver it isn’t.

#langsky #speechandlanguage #apraxiaofspeech #CAS

Dr Keighley Perkins

@perkinskeighley.bsky.social

1 month ago

Childhood apraxia of speech: when the brain can’t plan the words This rare speech motor disorder prevents effective speech planning, leaving some children persistently difficult to understand without specialist support.

Talking feels effortless but from a linguistic perspective, speech is one of the most complex things the human body does.

A recent article on childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) highlights this beautifully.

🔗 tinyurl.com/4vw24zcf

🧵👇

#langsky #speechandlanguage #childhoodapraxia #apraxiaofspeech

AFASIC

@afasic.bsky.social

1 month ago

🎉 Afasic Monthly Charity Lottery is coming! 🎉
Support children with speech & language needs & be in with a chance to win.💛£5 per entry🏆3 prizes every month
📧 Email info@afasic.org.uk to register interest
Let’s raise vital funds together. #Afasic #CharityLottery #SupportFamilies #SpeechAndLanguage

AFASIC

@afasic.bsky.social

1 month ago

🎉 Afasic Monthly Charity Lottery is coming! 🎉
Support children with speech & language needs & be in with a chance to win.💛£5 per entry🏆3 prizes every month
📧 Email info@afasic.org.uk to register interest
Let’s raise vital funds together. #Afasic #CharityLottery #SupportFamilies #SpeechAndLanguage

Witherslack Group

@witherslackgroup.bsky.social

2 months ago

📚Are you a parent or carer wanting to learn more about Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)?

Join our webinar and secure your free place.

Sign up: www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/advice-and-s...

#WitherslackGroup #DLD #DevelopmentLanguageDisorder #SpeechAndLanguage #SEN

Witherslack Group

@witherslackgroup.bsky.social

4 months ago

🌈 Join Corrina Lunn, Speech and Language Therapist from WG, for a webinar full of tips to help your child understand instructions, use visuals, and employ strategies to talk confidently.

Register for more details: www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/advice-and-s...

#WitherslackGroup #SpeechAndLanguage

Witherslack Group

@witherslackgroup.bsky.social

4 months ago

✏️💬Do you want to learn more about how to support a child’s communication skills?

Join our webinar with Corrina Lunn, Speech and Language Therapist from WG.

Sign up: www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/advice-and-s...

#WitherslackGroup #SpeechAndLanguage #Communication #Therapy #SEN

Speech and Language UK

@speechandlanguk.bsky.social

5 months ago

Promotional graphic for Speech and Language UK Weekly Lottery, featuring an aerial beach view with bright umbrellas and a smiling sun illustration, text encouraging to "Win big every week!"

Win up to £25,000 and help change a child’s future! 💬
Every £1 ticket helps Speech and Language UK support two million children struggling to talk and understand words.

Play now 👉 https://bit.ly/47buLei

#CharityLottery #SpeechAndLanguage

Bishop Bewick CET

@bishopbewickcet.bsky.social

5 months ago

BBCET’s Speech and Language Therapist, Gemma East, recently led a Language Link Parent Workshop at St Catherine’s Catholic Primary School, supporting families to develop children’s communication and language skills. 👏

#BBCET #SpeechAndLanguage

🌐 www.stcatherinesnewcastle.org

LEARN SEND Hub

@learnsendhub.bsky.social

5 months ago

Futures in Mind are offering FREE 30-min “Ask Our Speech & Language Therapist” sessions on 6 Nov 2025. Get expert advice on speech, language & communication support for your pupils or setting. Book now by emailing - jody@futuresinmind.org

#SEND #SpeechTherapy #speechandlanguage #FIM #futuresinmind

Lynn McLaughlin

@lynnmclaughlin.bsky.social

6 months ago

Ep 157: Beyond Flashcards | Turning Everyday Moments Into Opportunities for Language Growth YouTube video by Lynn McLaughlin

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀? it’s about noticing daily opportunities to support communication and following our child’s lead.

#parentingtips
#takingthehelm
#speechandlanguage
#earlyintervention
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Deanburn P7

@mrsmaclachlan-dps.bsky.social

6 months ago

Our #WordOfTheWeek is ‘parapet’. Ask us what it means and if we can use it in a sentence! #WordAware #NewVocabulary #Literacy #SpeechAndLanguage #P7Team 😊

Connor Whiteley

@connorwhiteley.bsky.social

7 months ago

What Does A Speech and Language Therapist Do? LISTEN OR READ NOW! www.connorwhiteley.net/post/what-do... #speechandlanguage #speechandlanguagetherapy #speechandlanguagetherapist #speechandlanguagesupport #psychologycareers #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #psychology #podcast #podcasts

Speech Bubbles CIO

@speechbubblescio.bsky.social

7 months ago

We are pleased to share our impact report for the Speech Bubbles programme across the UK - another year of great results! Thank you to all our partners for their hard work!: www.speechbubbles.org.uk/research-rep...
#drama #communication #speechandlanguage #joy

Speech Bubbles CIO

@speechbubblescio.bsky.social

7 months ago

Speech Bubbles from the School Staff view podcast — Speech Bubbles At the end of the academic year (2024-2025) Adam chatted with Donna, one of the TAs working with Speech Bubbles about the impact of Speech Bubbles on the children

At the end of last term Adam, our CEO, and Donna, one of the TAs working on Speech Bubbles, had a conversation about Speech Bubbles from her point of view. Listen to this gem of a conversation here: www.speechbubbles.org.uk/blog-posts/s... #drama #communication #speechandlanguage #joy

Sue Atkins

@sueatkins.bsky.social

7 months ago

🚨 Instagram Live Alert! 🚨

At 3pm today, I’m going LIVE with the brilliant Sandy Chappell
to chat about a hot topic for parents of young children: too much screen time

We’ll explore how screens impact speech & language
development, share practical tips
#toddlers #tech #speechandlanguage

CENMAC

@cenmac.bsky.social

8 months ago

The image shows Kathryn Stowell, Head of CENMAC presenting the session called 'AAC a Universal Approach at Charlton Park Academy' during a seminar at annual event Communication Works in front of an audience.

If you missed our annual event Communication Works in May the keynote speeches and some of the seminar sessions are now available to watch. Take a look: bit.ly/cw2025_prese...

#aac #aacaware #cw2025 #getseen #communication #speechandlanguage #specialeducationalneeds #assistivetechnology #atech

Special Needs Jungle

@spcialndsjungle.bsky.social

9 months ago

image shows speech therapist with young boy colourised in bright blue

NEW POST: "Total Communication" is a "cutting-edge" approach to supporting children with #SpeechAndLanguage challenges. It's helping unlock children's potential at Meath School, run by charity, @speechandlanguk.bsky.social www.specialneedsjungle.com/d...

Naomi Saul SALT Communication Rehab

@naomisaul.bsky.social

9 months ago

💜 Delighted to welcome Clare Maddocks, Neurologic Music Therapist at CM Music as one of our speakers at upcoming Study Day.

👉 2nd Oct 25, Preston, Tickets £150
👉 Book your ticket now! buff.ly/xfZecei

#slt #Speechandlanguage #speechandlanguagetherapy #communitytherapy #communicationrehab

Thames Valley Early Years Hub

@thamesvalleyey.bsky.social

10 months ago

2 free webinars exploring adult/child interactions in early years. How to assess your own practice, extend vocab and when and how to use questions.
Part one: forms.office.com/e/p8KYyHHYmp
Part two: forms.office.com/e/DZuctEFJMw
#eyfs #communicationandlanguage #speechandlanguage

Slõ Drinks

@slodrinks.bsky.social

10 months ago

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