Rachel Sievers

I like to help people with their communication skills.

[Rachel Sievers @SieversRachel]

@BeckyClark22 @RADLDcam @NAPLIC @SophieFranksDLD What a fabulously different perspective! We need to listen more to the insights of people with DLD!

[Rachel Sievers @SieversRachel]

Heard you first in 1986. Played tapes so often music was ingrained in my brain. My lecturer quoted 'Great Leap Forwards' in 1991. My kids love it now. I sung 'New England' in a choir this year. '1649' is playing in an exhibition in my local market. Keep inspiring us Billy!

[Billy Bragg @billybragg]

Tomorrow sees the 40th anniversary of my debut album 'Life’s A Riot with Spy vs Spy’. I’ve dug out some clips to celebrate and I hope you’ll share you memories of when and how you first heard my music. The vinyl is back in stock and can be ordered here: https://t.co/sPZeltoxIW

[NAPLIC @NAPLIC]

Book title of the year!

[Rachel Sievers @SieversRachel]

Can anyone tell me about DLD awareness and neurodiversity/disability employment law in Switzerland? #DLD

[Susan @SusanEbbels]

STANDING OVATION👏👏👏👏

[Susan @SusanEbbels]

Their advice for families of children with DLD:
- try to get best support for your child

Advice for young people with DLD:
-be yourself and learn to love yourself
- live your best life
- don't give up, it is hard
- become an activist

#DevLangDis #naplic23

[Rachel Sievers @SieversRachel]

It has to be a branch with a pharmacy. I gave taken mine there for a few years. Its true - every bit helps!

[Rachel Sievers @SieversRachel]

Some colleagues at conference being prevented by managers from diagnosing DLD.

[Anna Sowerbutts @pinchof_SaLT]

@larchiba6 we CANNOT hold back diagnosis of #DevLangDis because of lack of services. Unethical and (@lilacCourt highlights) against HCPC guidelines #naplic23

[Rachel Sievers @SieversRachel]

This is as applicable to services for adults with DLD as it is for children.

[Anna Sowerbutts @pinchof_SaLT]

@larchiba6 we CANNOT hold back diagnosis of #DevLangDis because of lack of services. Unethical and (@lilacCourt highlights) against HCPC guidelines #naplic23

[Rachel Sievers @SieversRachel]

So vital to listen to the experience and views of adults with DLD to inform services.

[Susan @SusanEbbels]

Views of adults with DLD ideal support for adults with DLD:
- free access to SLT support
- bigger more connected DLD community for adults
- easier to talk to others who understand
- more access to awareness and support in the workpace

#DevLangDis #naplic23

[Rachel Sievers @SieversRachel]

What a dynamic SENCO! Inspirational and constructive approach to transforming the school day for all children.

[Tia Papoutselou @tia_pap]

Amazing presentation from Katie Little on practical ways to support children with DLD in mainstream schools!

#NAPLIC23 #devlangdis #afasic #slt #senco

[Susan @SusanEbbels]

First speakers at #naplic23 today are a wonderful group of adults with DLD #DevLangDis who are doing so much to raise awareness of DLD.
@SophieFranksDLD @DysphasiaPV and Shelbi Annison ("DLD; why can't you see me" on Instagram).

Thank you all for everything you do.

[Rachel Sievers @SieversRachel]

@lauramcclure36 Powerful message!

[Rachel Sievers @SieversRachel]

@billybragg My friend made me a compilation tape to take with me when I left home in 1986. My 1st taste of your music. Loved the tunes, the poetry and the spirit. Played it repeatedly for years and recently rediscovered it, still functioning! Who says old technology is dead?!

[Rachel Sievers @SieversRachel]

@NAPLIC Exciting news!

[Bhaveshi Kumar @BhaveshiKumar]

'Adults missing the boat' partly because there are not enough children being diagnosed at school. SLT services are not equitable across the UK-Fact! Some services barely see children in KS3/KS4 which makes diagnosis even more problematic!#DLD @RADLDcam @SieversRachel @LDNSecCEN

[Rachel Sievers @SieversRachel]

@lucy_r_slt I hear adults with DLD also consistently report years of camouflaging and the toll this has taken on their mental and physical health.

[Lucy Rodgers @lucy_r_slt]

Super exciting project! Camouflaging in DLD. I feel like I see it all the time in my practice-but there is no way to formally describe/quantify it. This will be very useful work.

[Dr Hannah Hobson @DrHannahHobson]

Our special interest research group report on the future of research on language and communication needs and mental health is available. If you want to hear what families, clinicians and stakeholders would like to see researched in this topic, check out: https://t.co/L4YMu3dytj

[Speech and Language UK @SpeechAndLangUK]

This #DLDAwarenessDay, we're pleased to premiere Darcie's Story. Watch now: https://t.co/GtEGlp1Cyz ▶

Please help raise awareness by sharing using the hashtag #2in30

#2in30 #DevelopmentalLanguageDisorder #DevLangDis #DLD