ESLA

27/10/2025

ESLA is excited to share that our colleagues in Latvia will host the 10th Congress of Baltic States Speech and Language Therapists – “Stronger Together” next year!

The call for abstracts is now open.

16/10/2025

💜 Raising our voices for DLD!

ESLA held a seminar on Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), hosted by MEP Peter Agius at the European Parliament. The event brought together policymakers, professionals, and advocates from across Europe to discuss ways to enhance recognition, support, and inclusion for individuals with DLD.

Our speakers delivered powerful messages about the real-life impact of DLD, the importance of early identification, and the need for stronger collaboration between professionals, educators, and policymakers. They highlighted that DLD affects 1 in 14 people—yet too often goes unnoticed, leaving many without the support they need to communicate and thrive.

Raising awareness is essential to ensure that people with DLD can access education, employment, and community life on equal terms. Together, we can build a Europe that truly values and supports every voice.

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08/10/2025

ESLA invites you to join our DLD Awareness Event at the European Parliament — live online!
Let’s work together to raise awareness and advocate for better understanding and support for people with Developmental Language Disorder.

Register here to attend the live stream: https://eslaeurope.eu/whatson/2025-dld-day-making-the-invisible-visible/

Deadline for registration: October 10

08/10/2025

ESLA invites you to join our DLD Awareness Event at the European Parliament — live online!
Let’s work together to raise awareness and advocate for better understanding and support for people with Developmental Language Disorder.

Register here to attend the live stream: https://eslaeurope.eu/whatson/2025-dld-day-making-the-invisible-visible/

Deadline for registration: October 10

06/10/2025

💜🗣️ October is AAC Awareness Month! 🗣️💜

At the European Speech and Language Therapy Association (ESLA), we are proud to stand with AAC users, families, and professionals across Europe to raise awareness of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

AAC gives a voice to individuals who experience communication challenges — ensuring they can express themselves, connect with others, and participate fully in society.

With member associations in over 30 European countries, ESLA works to promote equitable access to AAC, support speech and language therapy professionals, and advocate for communication rights as human rights.

🔹 We have a dedicated Expert Group on AAC bringing together knowledge and expertise from across Europe.
🔹 Throughout this month, we have a range of activities planned to highlight AAC, share good practices, and amplify the voices of AAC users.

This October, let’s celebrate every voice — in all the ways it can be expressed. Together, we can build a more inclusive Europe. 💜🌍

03/10/2025

ESLA Webinar Series

🎫 Register here: http://bit.ly/3KwgL60

🗣️ "Developmental Dyscalculia; work in progress"

📢 Enrica Mariani, CCC-SLP

📅 Thursday, 23rd October, 2025

ESLA Webinar Series

🗣️ "Developmental Dyscalculia; work in progress"

📢 Enrica Mariani, CCC-SLP

📅 Thursday, 23rd October, 2025

🎫 Link available soon

26/09/2025

Every country shapes the role of Speech and Language Therapists in unique ways. What does it mean to be a Speech and Language Therapist in Croatia? Katarina Pavicic Dokoza, Official ESLA Delegate of Croatia, reflects on the value of SLTs, the challenges they face, and the recognition of the profession within her country. She highlights proud milestones, the specific realities of the profession in Croatia, and the inspiring message she wants her European colleagues to know and insights that continue driving the profession forward.

21/09/2025

On World Alzheimer’s Day, we advocate for people living with dementia and their families — and for the recognition of Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) as essential in dementia care.

Alzheimer’s affects communication and connection, yet these needs are too often neglected. SLTs work to preserve voices, sustain relationships, and support autonomy and quality of life throughout the progression of the disease.

We call on policymakers, health services, and communities across Europe to prioritise communication support in dementia care. Everyone living with Alzheimer’s has the right to be heard.

21/09/2025

On World Alzheimer’s Day, we advocate for people living with dementia and their families — and for the recognition of Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) as essential in dementia care.

Alzheimer’s affects communication and connection, yet these needs are too often neglected. SLTs work to preserve voices, sustain relationships, and support autonomy and quality of life throughout the progression of the disease.

We call on policymakers, health services, and communities across Europe to prioritise communication support in dementia care. Everyone living with Alzheimer’s has the right to be heard.

Alzheimer's Society

20/09/2025

We are a great family of SLPs☺️

20/09/2025

ESLA Webinar Series

🗣️ "Developmental Dyscalculia; work in progress"

📢 Enrica Mariani, CCC-SLP

📅 Thursday, 23rd October, 2025

🎫 Link available soon