SLCN Resources: Raising awareness

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Developmental language disorder

A good overview of Developmental Language Disorder originally written by professionals who know what they are talking about.

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DLD: The Consensus Explained

In this brief video Professor Dorothy Bishop explains how consensus was achieved and the term ‘Developmental Language Disorder’ agreed upon.

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Examples of good practice from across the UK

The 2018 Shine a Light Award winners provide inspiration for how schools and individuals are supporting Speech, Language and Communication Needs.

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Free online training for all staff who work in the youth justice sector

Provide free by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, this online learning tool is for all in the youth justice sector.

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RADLD Campaign

The Raising Awareness of DLD Youtube channel. Accessible, engaging videos about DLD. It was originally called RALLI, and uses the term ‘SLI’ in the older videos, but is now about Developmental Language Disorder.

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Speech Language and Communication Needs briefing paper from UK parliament

In July 2018 the UK Parliament held a Westminster Hall debate about the provision for children and young people with SLCN. In preparation for this a briefing paper was written. Very useful if you wish to know about the UK context.

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The Language Problem: Building consensus on Developmental Language Disorder

University of Oxford have produced this brief video explaining Developmental Language Disorder in simple terms.

News

NAPLIC’s – SEND White Paper Response

Published 21st March, 2026

Thank you to all our NAPLIC members

Published 14th December, 2025

Conferences

NAPLIC Conference 2026

NAPLIC’s 2026 conference: DLD: Research, Practice and Lived Experience took place on Saturday 9th May at the Studio, Birmingham

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