Thursday, May 14, 2026

10:10 AM - 10:40 AM

P5

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Overview

Oral narratives are more than just stories, they’re a powerful, multi-purpose tool that can unlock language, connection, and learning for students with Language Disorder, Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and language difficulties, and can simultaneously support diverse learning needs, promote inclusion, and foster social and emotional wellbeing. Grounded in a strengths-based and culturally responsive lens, this session will explore how oral narratives can: • Support neurodivergent learners (including students with DLD, autism and other diverse language profiles) through flexible, scaffolded language intervention • Enhance social-emotional learning by using narrative to build skills, emotional vocabulary, and regulation through safe and structured storytelling and shared experiences • Promote inclusion and identity by creating space for diverse learners, to share their stories in affirming, meaningful ways

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