David Kinnane
Speech pathologist and lawyer based in Sydney. Interests: oral language, reading, writing, allied health regulation, supervision, & NDIS reforms. Work: banterspeech.com.au
- Will “Thriving Kids” deliver (and how can we assess its targeted supports)? www.theproviderloft.com.au/thriving-kid...
- Even if funded, will it work? www.theproviderloft.com.au/thriving-kid...
- Reposted by David KinnaneEvidence-based support for children and young people with additional needs 📙 #EBPRoadmap by @carolinebowen.bsky.social & @pamelasnow.bsky.social with @pipbrandon.bsky.social Foreword @lovethatsmile.bsky.social Publisher @jandrpress.bsky.social www.jr-press.co.uk/product/evid... 🦋 #bskySPEECHIES 🧵 ⬇️
- The Key worker model for young children with developmental delay or disability. Does is improve child outcomes? www.theproviderloft.com.au/the-key-work...
- Reposted by David Kinnane🆓🔓 🇳🇱Scheffer, A., Hakvoort, B., Keij, B., Ottow-Henning, E., van den Bergh, H., @logopedie.bsky.social, & Wijnen, F. (2025). Longitudinal relations between phonological and grammatical development of young children with #devlangdis. doi.org/10.1080/0269... 🦋 #bskySPEECHIES #childSPEECHdis
- To support DLD Day 2025, we’ve updated our free DLD guide for families - 135 articles addressing FAQs #devlangdis #DLDday www.banterspeech.com.au/dld-a-free-g...
- Reposted by David Kinnane🧩Learning to talk & read isn’t just about effort or teaching—it’s shaped by biology, experience & context 🧠Our new review links genetics, neuroscience, psychology & education to show why some children find language or reading easier. 📖 doi.org/10.31234/osf... 🖼️genes→brain→cognition→behaviour 🧵👇
- The regulation of speech pathologists in Australia is back in the news. Here are my views: speechiesinbusiness.com/business-tip...
- Reposted by David KinnaneThe first paper from Shengfu’s PhD! A scoping review on recast dosage for children with #DLD. With increased attention to how much we do of what we do, this is an important contribution @ashajournals.bsky.social
- Happy Speech Pathology Week! www.banterspeech.com.au/speech-patho...
- Big news today for Australian children with developmental delay and disability, and their families (and allied health professionals): www.theproviderloft.com.au/breaking-new...
- Reposted by David Kinnane200 children from 24 countries drew who they talk to, when and where they talk, what they talk about, & how they feel about talking. This new #OpenAccess study informs how children’s insights can be included in assessment and intervention. on.asha.org/4fD9ixd @sharynnemcleod.bsky.social
- Reposted by David KinnaneFINALLY OUT in #IJSLP www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... Narrative production in English speaking children aged 5–7 years with typical language development and developmental language disorder: Development of a reference data set #DevLangDis @blacksheeppress.bsky.social @samueldcalder.bsky.social
- Almost a year on, the government has finally published its report on the transitional definition of ‘NDIS supports’ - just in time for it to be superseded by the end of their consultation on the permanent definition! www.theproviderloft.com.au/ndis-support...
- Even in these hectic times, the recent Grattan report on saving the #NDIS is well worth a read - especially for paediatric allied health professionals, including speech pathologists: www.theproviderloft.com.au/in-deep-wate...
- What needs to happen to reduce NDIS reform anxieties for participants and providers, and to rebuild trust: www.theproviderloft.com.au/sector-on-ed...
- Challenging times for small and medium allied health clinics that employ, supervise & train staff: www.theproviderloft.com.au/allied-healt...
- Reposted by David KinnaneAmazing what you can find online. Dr Kathy Jakielski's evidence based assessment & treatment planning materials are avail free online - I use the word lists for #DTTC (without the pics)- great for early speech intervention in #phonology or #apraxia #cssd #childSPEECHDis #slpeep #bskyspeechies
- Reposted by David Kinnane#bskySPEECHIES can you help me convince Speech Pathology Australia to have a #bsky account for International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology? Can you repost my posts about accepted papers in early view? www.tandfonline.com/action/showA... #supportscience #supportEBP
- Grim times continue for allied health NDIS providers (and the participants we serve): www.theproviderloft.com.au/divided-we-f...
- Even without reforms, NDIS access is getting harder for some applicants: www.theproviderloft.com.au/ndis-access-...
- Reposted by David KinnaneWant to learn about language demands of CBT and how to make it more accessible to people with language difficulties? Check out this new paper, led by the amazing Lizz Hill with an inter-discipline team of psychs and speechies #LALYP #MentalHealth #DevLangDis #DLD (link.springer.com/article/10.1...)
- Reposted by David KinnaneHappy birthday to the @speechbite.bsky.social newsletter, which turned 17 this year! This month's newsletter includes lots of lovely papers about early language, and includes eight open access papers.
- The May @speechbite.bsky.social newsletter is out now: bit.ly/3Z0nxoV This issue covers Rx for child and adult language, dysphagia, voice and paediatric feeding. EIGHT of the papers are open access! #SLPeeps #SLP #SLT #wespeechies #speechbite #bskySPEECHIES
- Reposted by David KinnaneA pleasure to talk with Dr Shaun Ziegenfusz of the DLD project about working with adults with DLD (developmental language disorder) last week for the DLD Project podcast last week. #developmentallanguagedisorder #DLD #DevLangDis #RADLD #inclusion #neurodiversity #RADLD #NAPLIC #AFASIC #DLDproject
- Speech pathology supervisors & managers - what to say when you don’t have ‘the answer’ - speechiesinbusiness.com/blog/slp-sup...
- Reposted by David KinnaneJohn Flavell, a giant of developmental psychology, who introduced the study of metacognition, died peacefully at age 96. www.amacad.org/person/john-...
- The substantive debate about mandatory NDIS registration of small Australian allied health providers is yet to come, with implications for participant choice and control. www.theproviderloft.com.au/small-allied...
- Federal election-mode engaged: education, health and disability policy priorities for Australian allied health NDIS providers www.theproviderloft.com.au/election-mod...
- Australian allied health NDIS providers have a lot to think about - & to do - to adapt & survive. www.theproviderloft.com.au/allied-healt...
- Reposted by David KinnaneMore good news - #LALYP member Dr Emily Jackson has won the 2024 Australian Journal of Learning Difficulties 'Early Career Researcher Award'. Go EJ 🎉🎉🎉 (www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....)
- Reminder to self to keep an eye on the work of this new independent expert panel as other NDIS/Foundational Supports reforms start to take shape in the second half of 2025: www.banterspeech.com.au/allied-healt...
- Reposted by David KinnaneLeitão, S., St Clair, M., Botting, N., Gibson, J. L., & Jackson, E. (2025). “They don't realise how hard he has to try every day”: The rewards and challenges of parenting a child with developmental language disorder. IJLCD . dx.doi.org/10.1111/1460...
- Reposted by David KinnaneJust out - Open Access #DevLangDis #DLD Leitão, S., St Clair, M., Botting, N., Gibson, J. L., & Jackson, E. (2025). “They don't realise how hard he has to try every day”: The rewards and challenges of parenting a child with developmental language disorder. IJLCD . dx.doi.org/10.1111/1460...
- We need to do more work on what we mean by “functional communication” - & how we measure and improve it: www.banterspeech.com.au/what-is-func...
- SLPs: what tasks can you get rid of to spend more time doing things that matter to you and your clients? speechiesinbusiness.com/business-tip...
- Senior SLPs: find your strengths, double-down on them, get rid of other stuff, avoid burn out: speechiesinbusiness.com/speech-patho...
- Despite the recent direction and pace of #NDIS reforms, the NDIA is not always getting its own way when it comes to revoking participant access www.theproviderloft.com.au/when-it-come...
- A reminder to speech pathologists of all stripes and vintages (including me): it’s ok to ask for help! In fact, it’s a strength - and sometimes a professional obligation. speechiesinbusiness.com/speech-patho...
- Australian speech pathologists and other allied health NDIS providers: 6 regulatory/reform issues to watch like hawks in 2025: www.theproviderloft.com.au/allied-healt...
- For Australian SLPs and other allied health professionals following the accelerating #NDIS reform program, this article is well worth a read. www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/health/...
- Important news on proposed #NDIS early intervention pathway for children under 9. Might be heading for “free”multidisciplinary needs assessments. Press release includes comments on how this will avoid “80-page reports” & free us up to support & cut wait lists. 🤯 ministers.dss.gov.au/media-releas...
- What a year to be (or manage) an Australian allied health provider! Looking forward to a short break before we rejoin the fray in 2025 www.theproviderloft.com.au/allied-healt...
- Reposted by David Kinnane🦋 #bskySPEECHIES and friends, here is @nichola-slp.bsky.social 's Developmental Language Disorders (DLD) starter pack. #DevLangDis go.bsky.app/FMV4douat://did:plc:cajy5yryh45qkpybquhfjsvv/app.bsky.graph.starterpack/3lcvg2uoz3e2r
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- Reposted by David KinnaneIt must be nearly Christmas because... the Black Sheep Press Christmas Freebie 2024 is here! Charming picture resource illustrating basic concepts, suitable for children aged 4–7. Get yours www.blacksheeppress.co.uk/whats-new/
- Reposted by David KinnaneCheck out Dr Anna Eva Hallin’s latest research blog - project INCLUDE (Interprofessional Coaching to Enhance Language, Learning & Participation in Secondary Classrooms Using Digital Education for Teachers). Dr Julia Starling & I are delighted to work with Anna! www.sprakforskning.se/forskningsbl...
- For allied health professionals - incl #SLPeeps - reform fatigue is real w/ so many #NDIS related proposals rolling out in parallel as we run up to year-end. & important announcements are still to come - new ops guidelines on “therapy supports”, now overdue www.theproviderloft.com.au/targeted-fou...
- Reposted by David KinnaneNatalie is brilliantly informative! I learned a lot about the overlap and differences between #DevLangDis and #adhd Clinically, it’s very useful to have a better understanding of what we currently know about how these diagnostic categories can interact.
- Tough times on the ground for some Australian allied health professionals with the latest round of #NDIS reforms - and we all need to stay vigilant and advocate for participants (and ourselves): www.theproviderloft.com.au/high-alert-a...
- Reposted by David KinnaneAnd now we have grant funding with Karolinska Institute Dr Anna Eva Hallin to develop a digital version of the program and run a RCT in Sweden! 🇸🇪 🇦🇺 12 years on since Starling et al, we will have a trial for Tier 1 intervention SLP - teacher collaboration 😃
- Reposted by David KinnaneDo you struggle with communication and using language? You could have Developmental Language Disorder Visit our website www.engage-dld.com/sign-up to find out more and sign up to our database You don't need a diagnosis to join and receive emails about news, events and research centred around DLD
- Reposted by David KinnaneAs I’ve done for 14 years on 🐦 site, I love to share openly available research & info on child development with a focus on #language & #literacy, as well as #playfullearning & communication in urban spaces across the lifespan. I use #s to help you search my feed for a topic. My UWaterloo lab ⬇️
- Reposted by David KinnaneLow awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) means that many children are struggling in school without knowing why. Their teachers don't why either and don't know what strategies could help them. We have produced information on signs of DLD and supportive strategies for teachers & parents
- Reposted by David KinnaneThanks to the legend that is @afreeparticle.com He has put together a feed for all the #devlangdis people to follow 🙌🏻
- Reposted by David KinnaneSystematic review by @lucyrodgerssalt.bsky.social on co-occurring #DevLangDis and #SSD #CSSD. bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/8... #bskyspeechies #SLPeeps
- Owners of allied health clinics in Australia, incl #SLPeeps, have had a tough year w/ #NDIS pricing limits, major regulatory changes, uncertainties over foundational supports, & general cost pressures. But I love speech pathology and will not be deterred! www.theproviderloft.com.au/allied-healt...
- Reposted by David Kinnane#opennaccess Controlling the narrative: the relationship between narrative ability and executive functioning in children with developmental language disorder #DevLangDis #narrative #languagedevelopment #SLP #SLT #SLPeeps
- Reposted by David KinnaneMini-thread: Two recent papers aiming to raise awareness of #devlangdis and links with mental health among medical practitioners and psychiatrists. Led by the amazing Courtenay Norbury and Sarah Griffiths. Unfortunately, papers are paywalled but reach out if you would like a copy!
- Hello, new followers, colleagues, & friends! Just sharing a link to our free resource for families of children with suspected or diagnosed #DevLangDis www.banterspeech.com.au/dld/
- Reposted by David KinnaneExcellent new article by Tina Novelli - for early phonics instruction, just drawing attention to the mouth movements facilitated learning. Check it out! doi.org/10.1007/s111...
- Reposted by David KinnaneA handy-dandy Padlet on all things #DevLangDis, which may be of interest to the #SLP and #SLT people here. Or anyone wanting to learn more about #DLD
- This might seem obvious to most #SLPeeps, but it can be harder than it looks to execute consistently day-to-day in private practice given current time, training, #NDIS & other funding constraints. Luckily, some great research teams are on the case! www.banterspeech.com.au/children-wit...
- Reposted by David Kinnane❗From @rcslt.bsky.social 🆕Guidance on neurodivergence in the workplace. It supports SLTs, #SLT2be, apprentices & SLT assistants. It offers whole workforce support to foster allyship, create inclusive workplaces & to help counter unconscious bias. www.rcslt.org/news/new-gui... 🦋 #bskySPEECHIES #RCSLT
- Reposted by David KinnaneThe National Disability Insurance Agency is doubling down on its (deliberate?) misreading of its new legislation, popping up new Q&As online today that repeat the errors I've pointed out to them repeatedly now. Their Q&A vs the law. They think it ~only~ applies to specific info requests. Wrong.
- Reposted by David KinnaneSharing this alternative link to the Speech and Language Therapy starter pack. Let me know if you should be added! go.bsky.app/QKf7XWqat://did:plc:otgykqqmvy6fyksys2gh3hf7/app.bsky.graph.starterpack/3laz2mnm6j62i
- Reposted by David Kinnane🙏 PLEASE AMPLIFY #DevLangDis 🦋 #bskySPEECHIES @deevybee.bsky.social @tiffanyphogan.bsky.social @jowallinger.bsky.social @susanebbels.bsky.social @natmunro.bsky.social @tricmc.bsky.social @tkalan.bsky.social @suzadlof.bsky.social @suze-freogirl.bsky.social @annakau.bsky.social
- Developmental Language Disorder has its own hashtag, #DevLangDis. It hasn't been very busy on here yet, but start posting, searching and sharing so we can build our community and learn together. People with DLD, families and professionals together
- Reposted by David KinnaneI am here at last :) Hoping to build a network like the one on that 'other place' where I learned so much and enjoyed myself until I could no longer be there.... This is me and my team languageandliteracyinyoungpeople.com
