People with DLD are so often hidden. That's why we need to speak up for them ad help amplify their voices too! Thank you Stephanie! Let us know why you are speaking up for DLD too! RADLDcampaign #DLDday

Our SaLTs Amy and Lauren have been Speaking Up for #DLD today 🙌 ➡️ Hosting a #devlangdis Information Station over lunch at St. Saviour's C of E Primary ➡️ Ready with Facts on Snacks, and DLD coasters! ☕🍫 #dldday #dldday2024

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is a problem with learning and using language. Language is a tool for communication and learning, DLD has functional impacts. Let's speak up for people with DLD as we approach DLD day this coming friday Oct 18!

Visuals 🤔 ✅Pictures, diagrams, symbols and videos provide extra information 1️⃣Visuals are permanent - spoken words disappear 2️⃣Visuals can reduce anxiety 3️⃣Visuals make abstract concepts more concrete Check out our favourites! Lift Lessons Widgit

On the eve of #DLDday2024... 2 more #DLD information stations in schools to #SpeakUpforDLD 🌟 Iman at Heartlands Academy Hannah at Bishop Wilson C. of E. Primary School Great work guys 🤩 NAPLIC RADLDcampaign #hellomynameishannah

Awareness of #dld can help students learn what strategies are right for them, and develop independence. The Toolkits in #LFBE, and the DLDandMe book have some excellent resources for helping students find strategies that suit them 🙌 Stephen Parsons anna branagan #DLDday

Go and meet Lilias and Amy LibraryofBirmingham today to discuss all things #DLD in honour of #DLDday💜

Today is #DLDDay! 📢 Like, comment, share posts today to get the word out about DLD! Check out posts from RADLDcampaign Kate Starr (she/her) NAPLIC West Midlands Speech & Language Therapy Our #DLD leads Sam and Hannah,will be sharing information and content throughout the day to raise awareness and #speakupforDLD 💜

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Our #SaLT team Sophia, Sam and Sarah, and the fabulous staff at Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School have held an early morning tea and snacks awareness event for #DLDday 🤩 #speakupfordld RADLDcampaign NAPLIC Access to Education Sam Hawkesford @10sarahlou10

Amy and Lilias are here at the LibraryofBirmingham Wellbeing Zone raising awareness of #DLD 🙌 Come see us for a chat about #DLDday and all things communication! Access to Education NAPLIC Afasic Kate Starr (she/her) RADLDcampaign Amy Guest Lilias Jeffery

What is DLD? ❓ What can we do to help? ❓ 🤩 Check out this video created by young people with DLD, families, school staff, and WMSLT members 💜 Please share to #SpeakUpForDLD ! Nansen Primary School Kings Heath Secondary School Bishop Wilson C. of E. Primary School Hob Green Primary School The Oaks Primary

Embracing neurodiversity is essential for building a respectful school community In #AntiBullyingWeek24, let's "Choose Respect" by promoting kindness and celebrating differences 💜 Read our blog here ➡️ wmspeechtherapy.co.uk/embracing-neur… #ChooseRespect #Inclusion #SpeechTherapy

Such fun today practising the /t/ sound. Each time we put a donut on the plate, we had to say the word and put it in a sentence. Made us both crave donuts 🍩 West Midlands Speech & Language Therapy

Our team is being treated to a well-deserved spa day to wrap up the term! 💆‍♀️ We're so proud of their incredible work this year—it's a chance to recharge before the holidays and start the new year refreshed, ready to support our amazing schools and families. 💜 #TeamWellbeing

🎥✨ WMSLT Resource of the Term is here, and it’s... LEGO! 🟨🟥 This versatile tool isn’t just for building towers—it’s perfect for building speech sounds too! We’re sharing creative ways to use LEGO to make therapy engaging and fun for all ages. Check it out 🧱💬 #lego #ssd

🌟 Every young person’s journey with #SEMH & #SLCN is one-of-a-kind, shaped by their own strengths. By embracing differences, we can create spaces that celebrate diversity and help everyone thrive in their own unique way 💫 #CommunicationMatters #Inclusion

🌟 Every #AAC system is unique, just like the person using it! It’s crucial that AAC systems reflect the individual’s culture, language, and social identity 💬💙 Check out these tips from our AAC Clinical Lead, Amy! #totalcommunication #SpeechTherapy #Inclusion

Lilias has been working with secondary students on the DLDandMe programme, helping them understand their strengths and challenges. Loving the personalised toolkits—such a great way to support their journey! 📚💡 #DLDandMe #SLT #mysltday #devlangdis