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Dr Susan Ebbels

@susanebbels.bsky.social

Research Speech & Language Therapist & Director @moorhouseinstitute.com. Created @shapecoding.com to help children with Developmental Language Disorder #DevLangDis. Views my own. www.moorhouseinstitute.com/dr-susan-ebbels www.shapecoding.com

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Enjoyed skim-reading this paper!

20.11.2025 07:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hello πŸ¦‹ #bskySPEECHIES, SLT advocates, parents of children & young people with #SLCN & other dedicated #childSPEECHdis #devLANGdis πŸ’ƒπŸ•Ίmovers & shakers. The #INVESTinSLT push has important implications internationally. Please amplifyπŸ“£ this message πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ #budget2025πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ #budget25πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ @ukparliament.parliament.uk

01.11.2025 21:35 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2

In case you missed it, in celebration of #DLDday, we're giving away access to the first webinar in our popular series "Supporting children with DLD in curriculum subjects"

This one dives into MATHSβž•βœ–οΈβž–βž—πŸŸ°

Access here until 17th Nov:
training.moorhouseinstitute.com/course/index...

#DLD #devlangdis

23.10.2025 11:54 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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The DLD DownLoaD Podcast Trailer Spotify video

Something exciting is coming…

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new Podcast, The DLD DownLoaD, exploring all things DLD with the help of some amazing guests.

Listen to the teaser now and stay tuned for updates!

bit.ly/4hSO7sd

#DLDdownload #newpodcast #devlangdis #comingsoon

11.11.2025 12:19 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
DLD Diagnosis - NAPLIC For practitioners who have completed the NAPLIC DLD diagnosis modules or who are in a specialist DLD role. About this event Family & Education β€’ Education The focus of this […]

Or next DLD diagnostic network will be on November 20th. Free to members. And membership starts at just Β£20 per year. #DevLangDis
www.naplic.org.uk/event/dld-di...

10.11.2025 07:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ChatGPT encouraged college graduate to commit suicide, family claims in lawsuit against OpenAI | CNN A 23-year-old man killed himself in Texas after ChatGPT β€˜goaded’ him to commit suicide, his family says in a lawsuit.

I cannot inagine how it feels to be this boy’s parents. What on earth are we doing, with everything we know about the ways unregulated social media have changed us, letting it happen all over again but worse with chatbots? www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/u...

07.11.2025 07:33 β€” πŸ‘ 86    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 3

Excellent news!

04.11.2025 08:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
TraducciΓ³n al espaΓ±ol de la DLD diagnostics toolbox – IDELab La traducciΓ³n al espaΓ±ol, realizada por la Dra. Eva Aguilar-Mediavilla con el permiso de la autora, incluye varios componentes de la caja de herramientas y ya estΓ‘ disponible de forma gratuita a travΓ©s de nuestra pΓ‘gina web.

Did you know that the #DLDToolbox is translated into several languages? Here is the Spanish translation with thanks to Dra. Eva Aguilar-Mediavilla, University de les Illes Balears. idel.uib.es/traduccion-a...

03.11.2025 20:50 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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Afasic are Hiring A Parent Support Service Manager to oversee and modernise this service. Part-time, 14 hours a week Fixed Term contract – 12 months
Flexibility to work remotely with the ability to travel to the London office in Bethnal Green. More info and to Apply afasic.org.uk/work-with-us/

30.10.2025 06:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

As ever, lots of lovely goodies in the @speechbite.bsky.social newsletter this month! Includes intervention for children with #DevLangDis #SLPeeps

02.11.2025 03:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Effects of a Multitiered System of Language Support on Preliteracy Abilities in Kindergarten Children With Developmental Language Disorder Purpose: Children with developmental language disorder (DLD) are at increased risk for reading difficulties. While oral language interventions be...

Children with developmental language disorder are at increased risk for reading difficulties. Authors here examined the effects of a Multitiered System of Language Support on the preliteracy abilities of kindergarteners with DLD.

https://on.asha.org/47CTXdI #DevLangDis

24.10.2025 21:21 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🧡The problem with removing labels (in any context), is that as soon as they go, there is no common language amongst professionals, across schools and other agencies.

Everyone starts talking at cross purposes and misunderstanding each other. Everything becomes muddled and confused.

20.10.2025 09:46 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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A big thank you to BBC South East for featuring #DLDDay this morning!

It was fantastic to see them highlight the amazing artwork our students have done and help us raise awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).

www.moorhouseschool.co.uk/news/?pid=0&...

#devlangdis #dldawareness

17.10.2025 16:58 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Fantastic work @suemarr.bsky.social ! It was indeed a full on day.

17.10.2025 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 It’s DLD Day TOMORROW! πŸ’œπŸ’›

To celebrate #DLDday, we're giving away FREE access to our popular CPD webinar: "Supporting children with #DLD to access the maths curriculum"(usually Β£20).

πŸ•’ Watch until 17th November

πŸ‘‰ training.moorhouseinstitute.com/course/index...

#DevLangDis @radld.bsky.social

16.10.2025 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

#DLDday is coming next week, so now is a good time to check out the Developmental Language Disorder starter pack. #DevLangDis

go.bsky.app/FMV4dou

07.10.2025 10:55 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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🚨 Only 3 days until #DLDday!πŸ’œπŸ’› We were lucky enough to have Abraz Hussain come to speak with our older students about his personal experience of #DLD.

Despite challenges, Abraz is a qualified social worker. His key message: πŸ’¬ "There’s no shame in asking for help."
@radld.bsky.social
#devlangdis

14.10.2025 13:36 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 Only 4 days until #DLDday! πŸ’œπŸ’›

And today is Myth-Busting Monday! As the countdown continues, we've tackled these common misconceptions, and more, in our latest blog πŸ‘‡

πŸ”— www.moorhouseinstitute.com/7-myths-abou...

#DevLangDis #DLD @radld.bsky.social

13.10.2025 12:16 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The artwork created by our students is just wonderful. Very thoughtful and insightful into their strengths and the challenges of living with DLD.

#DevLangDis

10.10.2025 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Read this thread if you are unsure what DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) is

#DevLangDis

10.10.2025 15:29 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’œπŸ’›Next Friday, 17th October is #DLD Awareness Day, organised by @radld.bsky.socialπŸ’› πŸ’œ

Tomorrow, we kick off our one-week countdown⏰

Join us every day as we share resources, stories, and action.

πŸ“… Mark your calendar!

#DLDday #CouldItBeLanguage #DevLangDis #YouCantSeeDLD #DLDAwareness #DLDMatters

09.10.2025 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We have fact sheets about DLD in English, plus-Brazilian Portuguese, Slovenian, Estonian, Indonesian. Norwegian, Danish, Latvian, Slovak, Georgian, Romanian, Czech, Bengali and German.
Find them here: radld.org/about/dld/dl...
#DLDday
#DevLangDis

04.10.2025 11:30 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The 2025 Dorothy Bishop Lecture with Dr Hannah Hobson How we see (and don’t see) DLD: camouflaging and others’ perceptions of communication needs.

This Thursday (Oct 2nd) @hannahhobson.bsky.social is presenting @radld.bsky.social's @deevybee.bsky.social lecture on camouflaging in #DevLangDis. Don't miss it. Recording tickets also available. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-2025-d...
#DLDday

28.09.2025 19:32 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

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17.09.2025 12:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Top questions for DLD research priorities revealed | RCSLT

We're so proud to have led on this important work to identify the research priorities for DLD, working alongside the RCSLT and an amazing group of contributors.

Read more, including either the full report or easy-read version at the link below.

rb.gy/y88104

16.09.2025 12:49 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Want to join a vibrant research- active team committed to advancing knowledge with impact & supporting the development of excellent person-centred evidence based health professionals? We have a vacancy for an Assistant Professor in Speech & Language therapy :-) Details below, closing date Sept 17th

10.09.2025 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Helping pupils with developmental language disorder What can teachers do to support children with DLD to better access the curriculum? Dr Susan Ebbels and Sue Marr share their tips for teachers

And an article I wrote with @suemarr.bsky.social a couple of years ago for the @tesmagazine.bsky.social www.tes.com/magazine/tea...

01.09.2025 21:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The little-known disorder that’s just as common as autism and dyslexia Developmental language disorder is considered an invisible condition

Article published today in the Independent about Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social
www.independent.co.uk/life-style/h...

01.09.2025 21:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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An open letter to Nigel Farage - Bishop Steven's Blog Bishop Steven writes an open letter in response to Nigel Farage MP's immigration policy which was launched in Oxford this week.

A courteous but very impressive rebuke to Nigel Farage from the Bishop of Oxford.

"I heard no compassion in what you said...".

"I disagree profoundly with your attempts to ... increase fear of the stranger in our communities".

Do read.
blogs.oxford.anglican.org/an-open-lett...

28.08.2025 21:17 β€” πŸ‘ 609    πŸ” 210    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 15
A pika sits on a mossy rock.

A pika sits on a mossy rock.

Tighter crop of the same pika, focusing on its head.

Tighter crop of the same pika, focusing on its head.

An even tighter crop, focusing more on the pika's eye.

An even tighter crop, focusing more on the pika's eye.

An extremely tight crop of the pika's eye, emphasizing their reflection of an early morning mountain scene.

An extremely tight crop of the pika's eye, emphasizing their reflection of an early morning mountain scene.

"Pat, why do you carry that ridiculous 600mm lens on long hikes?"

Buddy, I can see mountains reflected in the eyes of a trailside pika.

28.08.2025 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 43138    πŸ” 10726    πŸ’¬ 638    πŸ“Œ 445

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