Professor Helen Stringer

@cristina-mckean.bsky.social @pfrizelleslt.bsky.social @suze-freogirl.bsky.social @telllab.bsky.social @karlamcgregor.bsky.social @tricmc.bsky.social @renalyons.bsky.social @drhelenslt.bsky.social @drjoannecleland.bsky.social @yvonnewren.bsky.social please share if you can! Thank you

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GNAO1 and Severe Speech Disorder: Expanding the Genetic Picture A new study by GNAO1 variants associated with severe childhood speech disorder (Larasati et al., 2026) expands our understanding of the genetic basis of severe childhood speech disorders, including ch...

New genetics paper: GNAO1 variants can present with severe childhood speech disorder & CAS, even without seizures or movement disorders. Study also highlights potential zinc responsiveness. Important implications for genetic testing.
speechapraxia.co.uk/about-sauk/f...

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This will be a useful seminar to all AHPs
Building Behavioural Science Capacity in the NHS Workforce
The Key to Delivering the NHS 10-Year Plan
9th March 2026 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Venue, De Montfort University
Register Now:
https:/ /bsphnconference2026.rsvpify .com/

Really enjoyed this afternoon's @naplic.bsky.social SLCN specialist teacher network on DLD and literacy.
@drhelenslt.bsky.social's fabulous and FREE phonological awareness resources were spontaneously mentioned several times.
research.ncl.ac.uk/phonological...
#DevLangDis

Maximising the Impact of Speech and Language Therapy for Children With Speech Sound Disorder (The MISLToe‐SSD) Study: Developing a Core Outcome Set (COS) for Routine Data Collection From UK NHS Speech and Language Therapy Services Background Children with speech sound disorder (SSD) are at risk of long-term adverse consequences if appropriate intervention is not provided in a timely way. Although there are interventions of pr...

Today is a key turning point in the @misltoessd.bsky.social study-publication of our Core Outcome Set.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Huge thanks @samburrslt.bsky.social @samharding.bsky.social @drjoannecleland.bsky.social @drhelenslt.bsky.social and all made this happen. Roll on phase 2!

Love working in a service where leadership supports evidence based intensity and duration of intervention for severe SSD. 3 sessions per week with breaks based on clinical decision making not arbitrary service delivery models 🙌🏻

A huge thank you to the UK Expert Delphi Panel for your contribution to this work and our publication 💚 (you know who you are -too many to list in a few characters here 🤷🏼‍♀️)

Very happy to share a link to the latest @misltoessd.bsky.social publication with @samburrslt.bsky.social @drjoannecleland.bsky.social @samharding.bsky.social @yvonnewren.bsky.social
The MISLToe_SSD Core Outcome Set (COS) for UK SLT Routine Data Collection
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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January courses

Whether you’re looking to learn something new or update your existing knowledge and skills, we’ve got you covered 💪

There’s a fabulous range of courses running this January!

Check them out ➡️ coursebeetle.co.uk/courses


#training #cpd #BlueSkySpeechies

I’ve just listened to these excellent interviews with Louisa Reeves. Such important messages for us to share with educators across the whole age range (get sharing folks!)

This month's highlight: the launch of our Pre-phonics Boost in Parliament!

🙌 Massive thanks to @jessasatomp.bsky.social for hostingt, as well as Ministers @helenhayes.bsky.social, @davidbainesmp.bsky.social, @rupahuq.bsky.social and Sarah Russell for attending.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/47q9dtn

This is an excellent resource for schools and I’m proud to have supported it with the NAPA and NIPA at the heart of Pre-Phonics Boost

The highest paid MP in the country has suggested that the minimum wage may be “too high” for younger workers 🤷

Chapter on Speech Sound Disorders by network members @drjoannecleland.bsky.social and @drhelenslt.bsky.social . Great intro for #SLP students

Erika Spanger from UCS explains how climate change is fueling Hurricane Melissa and what it means for people in its path.

Magazine tip: Save money at the supermarket by peeling your bananas before weighing them. This will also mean you have less rubbish to throw away at home, saving you more money in bin liners.

subscriptions >>> shop.viz.co.uk/viz350bs

We’re helping Dan Neidle face down a seven-figure SLAPP | Good Law Project A barrister who was flogging tax avoidance schemes is now suing Dan Neidle for a defamation payout of over £8m. But we’re not backing down.

A barrister who was flogging tax avoidance schemes is now suing @danneidle.bsky.social for a defamation payout of over £8m.

But we’re not backing down.

We’re applying to get this SLAPP struck out:
https://goodlaw.social/woom

A reminder that you can donate to Wikipedia to keep human-sourced knowledge accessible.

Paracetamol (Tylenol) is one of the most effective and safe painkillers ever discovered. Keep within the recommended dose. Take it in pregnancy if you need to. It has been shown in MANY studies not to cause autism. 🧪

"Reeves considers breaking manifesto pledge with income tax rise to fill £30bn gap"

"Sir Keir Starmer has pledged that digital ID will never be a requirement of access to the NHS."

'We are super trustworthy' (two stories, same day).

Really enjoyed this today - some fantastic discussions!
@yvonnewren.bsky.social @drhelenslt.bsky.social @drjoannecleland.bsky.social @samharding.bsky.social

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Educators and professionals 👋

Join us at Meath School’s professional visit day to see communication-first classrooms in action and hear from specialist staff on practical tools that help the 1 in 5 children with speech and language challenges.

Register: https://bit.ly/3Wjw84c

#DLDday is coming, so I’m starting a thread over a few days.

DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) is all about spoken language. Words and sentences are tricky for people with DLD. And people don’t grow out of it.
#DevLangDis @radld.bsky.social

Migration is Britain’s superpower. Our future depends on embracing that truth, not denying it | Zack Polanski Labour has lost its nerve. At our party conference this weekend, we’re gathering to set things right, says Green party leader Zack Polanski

This is very good from @zackpolanski.bsky.social. It's exactly what I hoped *and expected* to hear from a Labour government but sadly didn't.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Professor Maggie Snowling will be presenting on Monday Oct 6th at 4pm at the SLCN specialist teacher network. All about DLD and literacy. Online. One not to be missed.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dldslcn-sp...

Free to members, which starts from £20 per year.
www.naplic.org.uk/membership/

#DevLangDis

Card with UK young Academy branding asking neurodivergent people to share their experiences at work

October is an exciting month - it includes Dyslexia Awareness week (#DAW25), ADHD Awareness Month, and DLD Awareness Day - and I thought it was a great time to raise awareness of #neurodiversity - and talk about a new project thats close to my heart..

@BSLTRU recently undertook a survey for the @RCSLT to evaluate their Professional Development Framework. We want to add some colour to the quantitative findings! Could you spare 30 mins or so to tell Sam how you have used it? Drop an email - samantha.harding@nbt.nhs.uk