Clinical Speech and Language Studies Webinar series

June 9th 2026 Webinar 

Language development and assessment in deaf children. 

Thursday June 9th, 1pm-2pm, via Zoom, Presented by Kate Rowley, Ph.D. (UCL)

This presentation explores key aspects of language development and assessment in deaf children. It begins with early communication, considering how interaction develops in the absence of full access to spoken language, and how this shapes later language outcomes. It then examines how vocabulary develops over time, followed by a discussion of story-telling skills and reading, highlighting links between language exposure and literacy. The presentation also considers bilingualism and multilingualism, particularly the role of sign and spoken/written languages in deaf children’s development. The impact of language delay is discussed, with attention to educational and social consequences. Finally, the session outlines different approaches to language assessment, focusing on the challenges of evaluating language development in deaf children and the need for appropriate, accessible tools.

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June 4th 2026 Webinar 

Listening to Children in Research and Practice: Their Views on Home Practice and Service Delivery. 

Thursday June 4th, 1pm-2pm, via Zoom, Presented by Jane Sheridan

Drawing on a systematic review and qualitative interviews with children, the research considers how motivation, autonomy, relationships, and personalised therapy approaches shape engagement in therapy and home practice, highlighting the importance of child-centred, neuro-affirming, and family-focused models of care. Alongside a summary of the research, the talk will also consider how these ideas can be applied in everyday clinical practice.

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Innovations and Future Directions in Clinical Education: Reimagining Competency Assessment

In this webinar, Sinéad Kelly, Practice Education Coordinator in CSLS, will explore recent innovations in student competency assessment for that have been introduced for final year SLT students. From here, we will consider what future directions student competency teaching and assessment might take.