Speech Pathology Australia Resource Guide 2016

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Your Association... Speech Pathology Australia is the national peak body for the speech pathology profession in Australia. Speech pathologists are university trained allied health professionals with expertise in the assessment and treatment of communication and/or swallowing difficulties. There is currently 6900+ SPA members and the Association is made up of a team of dedicated industry professionals with a range of skills to assist you in your everyday practice. If you are not a member, consider the benefits when you visit the SPA website. www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au Language and Learning Steps Educational Therapy Programs Action Word App “Key Verbs with Steffy & James” TM on ipad & iphone Introduces actions in single word present tense commands and descriptions, then past tense descriptions, with pronouns and both regular and irregular verbs. Teach and test. “Key Word Kids” TM on ipad Uses information and carrying words, and is based on the Derbyshire Language Scheme (Masidlover,1982) Use both Australian apps to: • support all language learners (1-7+ yrs) • Teach in context-5 scenes/Neutral Accent • Reward with Mini games/adaptable settings Sue Park Speech Pathologist Janet Eales Guid.Counsellor/Spec.Educator/Play Therapist info@languageandlearningsteps.com.au www.languageandlearningsteps.com.au

The program for Speech Pathology Australia’s annual conference has been finalised. This year’s program is feature packed with plenty to inspire all speech pathologists. The conference will be held in Perth and the full conference brochure will be available online from 8 February 2016. Registrations will be available from February with the early bird rate due to close on 13 April. The keynote speakers include Dr Susan Ebbels and Emeritus Professor Pamela (Pam) Enderby. The Elizabeth Usher Memorial Lecture will be conducted by Winthrop Professor Andrew Whitehouse. To register visit the SPA website and follow the links to the registration page. www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

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