@melaniespeechie.bsky.social
Speech and Language Therapist with a special interest in child mental health. I offer supervision & training to SLTs working in SEMH/CAMHs, anywhere really! #BskySpeechies #DevLangDis #SEMH #CAMHs #MentalHealth uk.linkedin.com/in/melanie-cross-b4157b50
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If you use our approach 'Language for Behaviour and Emotions' and wish to measure its impact, we are running a free lunchtime seminar on March 19th. Process developed with @vjoffe.bsky.social & Judy Clegg.
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@lang4think.bsky.social @melaniespeechie.bsky.social
March courses
We have a stack of fantastic courses running in March. Whether you’re looking to learn something new or update your existing skills, we’ve got you covered 👍
All courses ➡️ coursebeetle.co.uk/courses
#CPD #SpeechTherapy
I enjoy these courses so much! I’ve just spent the morning with some wonderful people thinking about the Fundamentals of working with SLCN & SEMH . Great interaction and sharing. Thanks @coursebeetle.co.uk !
Children with early #languagedifficulties face elevated risk for reading, maths, and #mentalhealth challenges later on. This blog outlines what practitioners need to know about language, literacy, and vulnerability. https://bit.ly/4sFBANV
It's a podcast for everyone! People with #DevLangDis might discover supports for the workplace, people without DLD may learn about supporting colleagues AND Workplace Managers can hear about supporting their teams 👏. We all need to know about #DLDAtWork (It's prevalent & hidden!) Do see 📣 radld.org
Teamwork across professions and agencies is crucial for supporting children with DLD (Developmental Language Disorder). Teachers, Speech and Language Therapists, families are crucial during the school phase. #DLDday #DevLangDis @radld.bsky.social @shaunziegenfusz.bsky.social
And it's publication day for 'Word Aware Concepts Assessment', an informal measure of Early Years children's understanding of words such as 'altogether, around, few.'
And heres a discount code!
Coauthored with @lang4think.bsky.social & Sarah Smith
Let us know if you have questions
We have courses coming up with the excellent @melaniespeechie.bsky.social:
✍️How to assess the language & communication needs of CYP with SEMH - 12th Mar
🤝 Understanding & supporting attachment difficulties & complex trauma - 17th Mar
Find out more (🔗 in comments)
#slt #cpd
'Communication is highly important to these very vulnerable young people. Speech and Language Therapy services and other professionals need to provide more timely and targeted support for young people within the care system'
Last few places left on the following courses:
🔺Fundamentals of working with CYP who have SEMH & SLCN (25th Feb)
🔺DLD: Assessment & Treatment in Clinical Practice (10th Mar)
🔺How, when & why to use the Complexity Approach for children with SSD (11th Mar)
➡️ coursebeetle.co.uk/courses/
#CPD #SLT
Training for your team
We have a range of options to help you get the right training for your team:
🐞 Block bookings
🐞 Mix & match packages
🐞 Closed courses for just your team
Find out more 👉 coursebeetle.co.uk/training-for...
#training #cpd #slt #slp #speechtherapy
Lived experience of those living with DLD is a key component of our conferences, and so we look forward to welcoming Finlay Urquhart, a young person with Developmental Language Disorder to Birmingham on May 9th.
Join us! www.naplic.org.uk/conferences/
#DevLangDis
February courses
Looking to learn something new? Update your existing knowledge and skills? We’ve got you covered 👍
We have a couple of places left on Articulation Disorder and Fundamentals of SEMH courses in February - don’t miss out!
All courses ➡️ coursebeetle.co.uk/courses
#CPD #SLT
Thank you to Laura for this Amazon review of 'Language for Behaviour and Emotions'.
It has made @melaniespeechie.bsky.social @lang4think.bsky.social and my day!
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#JAACAP Translations highlights the current inequity in mental health research and services for young people with developmental language disorders and sets out priorities for future research and practice. #DLD https://twp.ai/4inrSg
We have a half day Language for Behavior and Emotions course coming up on November 13th. Perfect for anyone running the intervention component of this approach.
thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo...
SEMH Assessment - 3rd Nov 📆
Are you an #SLT looking to enhance your skills? Learn how to assess the language and communication needs of young people with SEMH challenges.
💻 Practical. Flexible. Impactful.
🌐 Enrol now: coursebeetle.co.uk/assess-semh/
Self-study option available.
#SLT #SEMH #CPD
Today is #DLDday around the world to help bring awareness to Developmental Language Disorder which is still underrecognized and can impact 2 children in every classroom of 30 for whom understanding language and talking is more difficult. Learn more at RADLD.org radld.org?s=Classroom+...
A book about DLD for schools, written by a SENCO. All thanks to Katie Little. Coming soon.
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#DevLangDis
We have a new video for you! Made by Shelbi Annison a young woman with DLD. 'You can't see DLD'
#DevLangDis
#DLDday
youtu.be/R7Wd1X-RAek
DLD stands for Developmental Language Disorder.
Researchers found that around 1 in 14 people have DLD.
Read up on DLD here (in multiple languages) radld.org/about/dld/dl...
#DLDday #DevLangDis
Well trained staff run more effective interventions. So build capacity to support students with SLCN in your school.
Our next half day online 'Language for Thinking' training is 30/9. Join us:
thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo...
Lack of awareness of Developmental Language Disorder among mental health professionals means that young people with DLD have extra barriers accessing help.
#DevLangDis
Looking to train your team?
We offer:
• Closed group courses
• Block bookings with discounts
• Mix & match packages
Our training is flexible and tailored to your service’s needs.
Browse courses & get in touch 👉 coursebeetle.co.uk/training-for...
#SLT #CPD #SpeechTherapy #SLTTraining
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is all about language. But what do we mean by 'language'?
Share, print and explain all about language so more people know about DLD.
#DLDday is Friday October 17th 2025. Theme: you can't see DLD.
radld.org
#DevLangDis
This is why Charlene, a teacher, thinks we need more awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Why do you?
#DLDday #DevLangDis
DLD makes things complicated. Others can't see it, but yet it impacts every day for people with DLD (Developmental Language Disorder).
So we need way more people to know about DLD. And that's where you come in. Join us on Friday Oct 17 2025. Theme: you can't see DLD. radld.org
#DLDday #DevLangDis
If you work with adults with #DevLangDis, then you'll be interested in joining our next network. We've collated the list of assessments practitioners are using. Join us on 26/9
www.naplic.org.uk/events/
Because awareness of DLD is only now starting to grow, we are missing whole generations of adults with DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) whose needs were not identified as children. Like Nichole below
#DLDday is Friday October 17th 2025. 'You can't see DLD' is the theme. radld.org
#DevLangDis