Parents who avoid having their child diagnosed because they don't want to "label" them, should know that they will be labelled anyway. But giving them access to their Autistic identity ensures they will be CORRECTLY identified rather than UNFAIRLY labelled.

Is there any government advice on determining primary need in an #EHCP and criteria for each of these sections? #SEND. Very little information in SEND code of practice about primary needs but every LA seems to set them?

It’s great to see a broad group of cross-party parliamentarians back calls for investment in the specialist SEND workforce. These people make a huge difference to the 1.7m young people who are struggling to talk and understand words right now. #YoungFutures #SENDInTheSpecialists

Lets make it possible for Councils to require developers to fund childcare. It would be the first time we've ever recognised legally that childcare IS infrastructure and vital part of a growing economy like schooling and roads. Ask your MP to back it! theguardian.com/money/2022/dec…

Highlight of #mySLTday was doing row row with a "non-verbal" young man, who giggled and laughed the whole time and filled in a roar at the end of my sentence for the first time... over the moon!

Calling Social Work students! I'm an SLT student at SLT at Leeds Beckett researching Social Work students' perspectives and experiences of children with Speech, Language, and Communication Needs. Contact me at [email protected] if you are interested. #SLT2B #MySLTDay

Working with a non-verbal "pre-intentional" autistic young man with visual impairment today. I used a more switch in a highly motivating activity for him and after one model he grabbed the switch and asked for more #presumecompetence #mysltday

Currently involved in improving our #serviceuserinvolvement #patientvoice strategy and developing a framework/systems around this. Any #slpeeps done similar? #cypvoice #mysltday Please RT?

NEW POST: #SENDInTheSpecialists: As the campaign to boost investment in the SEND specialist workforce grows, Peter Just of the Royal College Of Speech and Language Therapists explains how you can get involved specialneedsjungle.com/send_specialis…

Could you help Spectrum Gaming to thrive by becoming a trustee? Please watch this video if you can, and look at yesterday's tweet for more information⭐️

Want to know if dummy usage affects children's speech development? Our new myth-busting page for parents and carers offers advice on the ways that children can use dummies, while prioritising the skills they need to face the future with confidence: speechandlanguage.org.uk/news/myth-bust…

Calling all teachers!🍏 #NoPensDay is back and bigger than ever! Sign up now to get your free Classroom Pack, and buckle up for a fun-filled day without writing➡️ speechandlanguage.org.uk/no-pens-day/ Plus, check out the link below for CPD opportunities hosted by our friends at nasen👇

The latest figures by Department for Education on suspensions & exclusions show that SEND children are the most affected, many will have speech & language challenges. But with support, they would likely stay in school. We believe that all children should be given the support they need.🧵

Researchers at City University are looking for SLTs who work with autistic children aged 9-15yrs to visit an online virtual space and provide some feedback. The session takes 1hr and participants receive a £25 voucher. Click here for more info: cityunilondon.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dg…

Surely this top headline is not a surprise to anyone working in education? “Teaching assistants routinely cover lessons in England and Wales, survey finds” @theguardian theguardian.com/education/2024…

Excited to say we have moved as a family to Sydney, Australia. I am now working as Senior Speechie in a multidisciplinary practice! Excited for the new challenge!

Any Aus speechies that could advise around the possibility of accessing NDIS support for a child with #DLD, and possible Dyspgrahia, especially with the new changes? #DevelopmentalLanguageDisorder