#NAPLIC24 The vision for #DevLangDis

Ioan Berry starting #NAPLIC24 talking about his experiences of living with Developmental Language Disorder. Real experiences, family support, extra curricular experiences. #DevLangDis

So inspiring to hear Ioan Berry taking about his experience having #DevLangDis- what has helped and the struggles along the way. Now a university graduate and dedicating 2 years to helping others #NAPLIC24

Rachel Sievers speaking about what she has learnt from adults with DLD. Currently services for adults with DLD are virtually nonexistent but needed! #NAPLIC24 #DevLangDis

Vanessa explaining what exactly ARE the "peer problems" that young people with #DLD encounter in the playground. Might play the same games over and over again as it's difficult to learn new ones #naplic24 NAPLIC

AND got to catch up with my RCSLT ESLA Action Group pal Lesley Cherriman 🇺🇦 which was a lovely surprise! ☺️ #naplic24 NAPLIC

Our last speaker is the inspirational Professor Professor Helen Stringer. Time to use parent power to influence. Helen asked families to write to MPs about concerns. Result: more Speech and Language Therapists #NAPLIC24

Last talk of the day - time to hear from Helen Stringer on the universal, targeted and specialist model #NAPLIC24

Helen Stringer looking at the behaviour change model for implementing universal + targeted interventions in schools. Crucial to involve senior leadership and also for us as #SLTs to fight for more funding and resources so we can give CYP the specialist support they need #naplic24

Possibly the most powerful quote of the day from Professor Helen Stringer #NAPLIC24

Feeling inspired after a wonderful day at the #naplic24 conference, meeting some big #DLD names in person, and a great chat with Rachel Sievers about creating some kind of national group to push for provision for adults with DLD! 😃💜💛 Thanks NAPLIC for a fabulous day!

For adults with DLD: what support from others has made a difference for you? what strategies have you used at work? Let us know! We are making a list of top strategies and support to share with others! RADLDcampaign #DLDday #devlangdis

Got to sing at the London Stadium again yesterday with my beloved The NHS Choir (L&G) ❤️

What an honour to sing the National Anthems at #LondonSeries yesterday.

📢DLD SLTs! Don't forget to complete the survey by 13 September! Important questions about Developmental Language Disorder: what do we need to find out next? 🤔 Have your say on the priorities for research into DLD here: bit.ly/4f47k8D #slpeeps #speechies #slt #DLD

Super excited to be at UCL for the launch of the DLD diagnostic clinic for ADULTS. So badly needed. Truly ground breaking! Thank you Simone Wynter Anna Sowerbutts & @lilacCourt #DevLangDis

I love my job!!! So proud of these fab young people I am lucky enough to work with, they've come so far in terms of understanding their DLD diagnosis and being able to talk about it and advocate for themselves ☺️ Happy #DLDday everyone! RADLDcampaign Addey and Stanhope Bonus Pastor Catholic College

I wrote a blog post for the DLD and Me website ☺️ Kaleidoscope CYP Therapies

This evening I was lucky enough to sing at 10 Downing Street with the ever fabulous The NHS Choir (L&G)!!! Very very cool 😃

It’s our Christmas Concert on Tuesday! All welcome.