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Michelle St Clair

@michellestclair.bsky.social

Director of Engage with Developmental Language Disorder, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Psychology, University of Bath. Passionate about increasing #DevLangDis research. She/Her #DevLangDis

248 Followers  |  106 Following  |  48 Posts  |  Joined: 15.11.2024  |  1.7518

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πŸ“£ New paper alert! (Not my paper btw…) #DevLangDis

04.08.2025 08:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I think there is a time limit on how long posts stay in the feed. Could that be it? This has shown up in my #DevLanDis feed.

19.07.2025 11:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Higher degree by research project opportunities | Research Are you keen to contribute to advances in your discipline through supported research? Browse our range of projects below, and submit your EOI today! These p ...

πŸ“’πŸ“’ PhD Scholarship Opportunity πŸ“’πŸ“’
β€œLanguage and literacy difficulties and youth mental health”

Are you passionate about supporting the mental health children with language and literacy difficulties?

πŸ“Œ More info & how to apply: research.curtin.edu.au/higher-degre... (search Boyes)

#DevLangDis

14.07.2025 07:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'd be very interested in hearing more!

11.07.2025 07:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Images of the House of Lords Autism Act 2009 committee with Dr Katie Maras, a white woman with blonde hair, and Professor Ailsa Russell, a white woman with dark brown hair, submitting spoken evidence

Images of the House of Lords Autism Act 2009 committee with Dr Katie Maras, a white woman with blonde hair, and Professor Ailsa Russell, a white woman with dark brown hair, submitting spoken evidence

Professor Ailsa Russell and Dr Katie Maras from our Centre have contributed spoken evidence to the House or Lords Autism Act 2009 committee.

Alisa: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...

Katie: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...

#autism #autistic #policy

04.07.2025 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Honest question: why do people sit in the quiet coach with a friend or colleague they will then talk to the ENTIRE journey! Why?!

26.06.2025 07:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This will be a disaster. Please spread the word!

21.06.2025 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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To apply, please prepare a CV and a 1-2 page covering letter explaining: 1.) Why you are interested in joining the Engage with DLD team, and 2.) What you will bring to the project. Please send your CV and your covering letter to E-DLD@bath.ac.uk.

#DevLangDis

19.06.2025 17:04 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

No words to describe how I feel about what’s happening in #mn yesterday and today. Wish I could see what’s to come in my home country and state. Proud of the #nokings protests though! A little hope in the darkness #minnesotan in the #uk

15.06.2025 20:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cheering on Prof. @suze-freogirl.bsky.social as she discusses her recent publication on the rewards and challenges of parenting a child with #DevLangDis

Open access ➑️ onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

#LaLYP

14.06.2025 04:38 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

almost never do this, but was distracted and just put the shopping and my handbag in the drivers seat. Then was mildly confused when I went around the passengers seat too get in and saw what I did. #american in Britain...

12.06.2025 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’¬ New Post: Rewards of Parenting a Child with DLD
Being a parent to a child with DLD comes with unique joys β€” from celebrating progress to seeing their creativity and determination.
Read the summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/parenti...
Original study: doi.org/10.1111/1460...

#DevLangDis #DLD

05.06.2025 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Last chance! This opportunity closes today!

03.06.2025 10:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks! I'm really keen to do more work in this area. So important!

03.06.2025 10:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Co-authors are: Jasmine Horsham @hannahhobson.bsky.social @katiemaras.bsky.social, Ellie Barker and Danae Stanton Fraser!

02.06.2025 08:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mock Juror Perceptions of a Young Defendant With Developmental Language Disorder: A Mixed‐Methods Study Introduction Developmental language disorder (DLD), difficulties with using and/or understanding language, is highly prevalent in young offenders but is often undiagnosed. Even if there is a DLD dia...

πŸ“£ New paper alert! Within a mock jury study, we found that disclosing a defendant's #DevLangDis status related to fewer guilty verdicts and less harsher sentencing when found guilty. #openaccess onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

02.06.2025 08:08 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

@suze-freogirl.bsky.social @emilymayjackson.bsky.social @profnikkibotting.bsky.social @drjennyg.bsky.social

02.06.2025 08:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
ED12650 Research Assistant/Associate - Jobs at Bath Research Associate

One more day to apply! Please join @psychologybath.bsky.social and the @edldproject.bsky.social team to work on a project to validate the first screening tool to identify #DevLangDis in adults. Looking for #slp #slt #speechies to join our research team! Please RT www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy...

02.06.2025 08:02 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Now one more week until the closing date! Please spread the word! #DevLangDis #speechies #slt #slp

28.05.2025 17:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Please message or email me with any questions about the position.

21.05.2025 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We have an amazing international team, including @suze-freogirl.bsky.social and @emilymayjackson.bsky.social in Australia as well as Mark Brosnan, the current HoD at @psychologybath.bsky.social and @profnikkibotting.bsky.social in London.

21.05.2025 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Research Associate positions will be consider to #speechies with a PhD or equivalent experience, but we're open to appoint at a Research Assistant level too (no need to have a PhD or equivalent experience).

21.05.2025 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
ED12650 Research Assistant/Associate - Jobs at Bath Research Associate

Two more weeks until this post closes! We are looking for an #slt #slp #speechie to join the @edldproject.bsky.social team as a Research Associate/Research Assistant. We have a three year ESRC funded project to validate the first adult #DevLangDis screener. www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy...

21.05.2025 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Thanks for sharing!

20.05.2025 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@susanebbels.bsky.social Can you please RT this post?

20.05.2025 11:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Please let me know if you're interested and have any questions! I'm so excited for this project to get going. It's a great team embedded within the established @edldproject.bsky.social project!

16.05.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We would love you to share this advert far and wide - such an exciting project to be involved with - and a great team! @edldproject.bsky.social #DevLangDis

14.05.2025 02:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
ED12650 Research Assistant/Associate - Jobs at Bath Research Associate

New post for an SLT/SLP Research Associate/Assistant to work on an @edldproject.bsky.social project to validate a screening tool to identify #DevLangDis in adults! Please RT widely! @suze-freogirl.bsky.social @emilymayjackson.bsky.social @profnikkibotting.bsky.social www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy...

13.05.2025 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 5
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A brilliant research summary from ENGAGE with DLD. The message is clear, Developmental Language Disorder is not always just about language. With the right support, people with DLD can learn and thrive too. #devlangdis

15.04.2025 23:22 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Really interesting post. Need to stay critical and look into these strange stories. Particularly relevant for the US at the minute.

13.04.2025 17:28 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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