Vanessa SLT (@nessa_lloyd) 's Twitter Profile
Vanessa SLT

@nessa_lloyd

NHS Speech & Language Therapist, happily travelling around Sandwell. Works with #DLD #Autism #Stammering #SEMH #SelectiveMutism #YouthJustice (She/her)

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Vanessa SLT (@nessa_lloyd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Shout it louder for the people at the back, with their ears covered 📣 SALTs have an important role in prevention, identifying unmet communication needs and getting the right support in place is essential for young people #SLTinYJS #SLCNs

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Children with speech and language challenges should thrive at school. But right now, too many are being left behind. Share Speech and Language UK's alternative white paper with your MP. Press SEND on a future where every voice is heard. speechandlanguage.eaction.org.uk/transforming-s…

Youth Justice Board (@_yjb) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🧠 October is #ADHDAwarenessMonth Children with ADHD are overrepresented in the youth justice system. Early screening, support & tailored interventions can prevent first-time offending & reduce reoffending. We back practices that align with the #ChildFirst framework and that

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It’s nearly #RCSLTconf2025 time! I’ll be sharing about our work identifying #SLCNs in Sandwell Community School PRU and how we can support young people in secondary schools, as well as proposing a need for routine screening when school placements are breaking down.

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Ever wondered what role SALTs have in supporting people with #selectiveMustism Let me tell you 👀 #selectivemutismawarenessmonth #worldmentalhealthday instagram.com/p/DPoY9cojD83/…

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How are you supporting a child with #DLD in your classroom? 💜 Small changes can make a big difference! Check out some of @RADLD top tips to create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment 👆👆 #YoucantseeDLD

How are you supporting a child with #DLD in your classroom? 💜 Small changes can make a big difference!  Check out some of @RADLD top tips to create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment 👆👆 #YoucantseeDLD
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DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) affects 1 in 14 people, yet it’s often hidden. DLD can impact learning, friendships & everyday life across the lifespan. 💛 Raising awareness means more understanding, support & inclusion 💜 #DLD #DLDday #ThinkLanguage #DLDday2025

DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) affects 1 in 14 people, yet it’s often hidden.

DLD can impact learning, friendships & everyday life across the lifespan.

💛 Raising awareness means more understanding, support & inclusion 💜

#DLD #DLDday #ThinkLanguage #DLDday2025
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🎉Today is #DLDDay! We proudly support the #DLDVision shaping how we raise awareness of Developmental Language Disorder This year’s theme “You Can’t See DLD” reminds us to speak up for the invisible needs of those with DLD in schools and workplaces 🔗👉rcslt.org/news/marking-d…

Children's Therapies (@sandwellspot) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today is #DLDday2025 DLD is when a person has significant on-going difficulties understanding and/or using spoken language. DLD is not cause by any other medical condition. DLD affects around 2 children in every class of 30. Almost 700,00 people in England have a diagnosis of DLD

Today is #DLDday2025 DLD is when a person has significant on-going difficulties understanding and/or using spoken language. DLD is not cause by any other medical condition. DLD affects around 2 children in every class of 30. Almost 700,00 people in England have a diagnosis of DLD
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Some of our Speech and Language Therapists and Students were raising awareness for Development LanguageDisorder (DLD for short) today at Glebefields Health Centre, Tipton. #DLD #DLDday2025

Some of our Speech and Language Therapists and Students were raising awareness for Development LanguageDisorder (DLD for short) today at Glebefields Health Centre, Tipton. 

#DLD #DLDday2025
Vanessa SLT (@nessa_lloyd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Painfully true👇😔 ‘Demand for speech and language support increased markedly after the pandemic. The number of children who are persistently absent from school is still stubbornly high. And school suspensions and exclusions have hit record levels.’ bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

RCSLTpolicy (@rcsltpolicy) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚨 The Govt recognises the difference speech and language therapy makes to children and young people. To make that a reality for every child and young person, the Govt must #InvestInSLT and bring forward its SLT Action Plan.

🚨 The Govt recognises the difference speech and language therapy makes to children and young people. To make that a reality for every child and young person, the Govt must #InvestInSLT and bring forward its SLT Action Plan.
Vanessa SLT (@nessa_lloyd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

One of my step-put-of-my-comfort-zone moves this year was to submit an abstract for this conference. Absolutely thrilled to have our work at the PRU selected for poster presentation. It’s going to be a great two days full of learning & rich discussion. ☺️

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🚨 Speech and language therapy is not a luxury — it’s about prevention. Without investment, unmet needs lead to higher costs and a worse quality of life. That’s why we’re calling on the Govt to #InvestInSLT and publish its SLT Action Plan.

🚨 Speech and language therapy is not a luxury — it’s about prevention. Without investment, unmet needs lead to higher costs and a worse quality of life. That’s why we’re calling on the Govt to #InvestInSLT and publish its SLT Action Plan.
Vanessa SLT (@nessa_lloyd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Day one of the RCSLT 💙 Conference 🤩 With so many fantastic sessions it’s going to be great! Head to the posters section to check out our work on SLCN screening in Sandwell Community School PRU & how we’re responding to school exclusions as an opportunity for identifying hidden needs.

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I’ve been looking forward to the Selective Mutism talks at the #RCSLTConf25 🤩 This is an area of much needed research focus 👀 #RCSLTat80

I’ve been looking forward to the Selective Mutism talks at the #RCSLTConf25 🤩 This is an area of much needed research focus 👀 #RCSLTat80