Speak Out February 2019

Dr Tane Taylor (Tainui, Te Aroha and Takitimu)

with this approach targeting the child’s knowledge of the acoustic characteristics of sounds and words. For children presenting with phonological delay or consistent phonological disorder, this approach combines procedures used to strengthen acoustic- phonetic representations of words. Speech pathologists will be empowered to implement evidence-based treatment procedures more effectively. In her keynote address, Susan will share a review of a ten- year program of research on children’s ebooks. This research highlights the transactional nature of shared reading and will highlight the implications of the transactional approach for speech-language intervention. Well before the onset of formal reading instruction, preschool aged children acquire a foundation of knowledge that supports the acquisition of reading and writing skills. An important context for learning these precursors is shared story book reading. The growing popularity of e-books for children has the potential to disrupt or enhance the shared reading experience. Susan’s seminar will also help us develop an understanding of the need to consider speech-language interventions are that are properly targeted at the child’s underlying psychololinguistic deficits. Learning is then measured by generalisation and retention is enhanced. This session will help implement assessment procedures to identify the cognitive-linguistic processes that underly a child’s speech disorder in order to select and target intervention procedures more effectively. Professor David Copland David is the invited presenter of the

Tane is a Distinguished Fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners. Tane is a critical thinker and strategic advisor to private health organisations and government agencies in New Zealand and internationally. He is a GP teacher, PRIMEX examiner, Fellowship and Cornerstone Assessor. Tane is of Maori and European descent and whakapapa to Tainui, Te Aroha and Takitimu waka. ˉ

He is currently a consultant to the ETHC Nirvana Group Network in Auckland, and advisor to the Integrative Health Options Clinic in Auckland. For six years, he chaired the RNZCGP Maori Faculty: Te Akoranga a Maui. He is a member of the college’s Education Advisory Group, a former Chair of the RNZCGP National Advisory Council, a member of the Advisory Council of the RACP and is the Republic of Albania Honorary Consul to New Zealand. Tane was re-elected as chair of the Wonca Indigenous and Minority Groups Health Issues Working Party. As an honorary senior lecturer at the University of Auckland and with many years’ experience in the teaching, mentoring and supervision of medical students, house surgeons and registrars, Tane’s main focus is on building, supporting and facilitating integrated learning environments within primary healthcare. He believes that through open and honest collaboration among all stakeholders: PHOs, DHBs, government agencies, universities, general practices, SLT’s, Physio, OT’s and communities, it is possible to deliver a high-quality, efficient and fit for purpose medical workforce ready and willing to serve diverse peoples and communities. Please visit the joint conference website for the biographies and abstracts of the keynote and invited presenters. Registration for Engaging Collaborating Empowering The online conference brochure and registration will be available from the conference website from Wednesday 13 February 2019. The early bird rate closes Wednesday 17 April 2019. To try to ensure a faster process and less chance of being logged out, we advise that you read through the conference program, select the sessions you wish to attend, and then proceed to the online registration process. Be sure to read all details of the concurrent sessions to further inform your selection decisions. Restaurant night There is an abundance of restaurants near the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre and the 2019 CPC has decided to leave the Tuesday night free for delegates to make their own arrangements and explore what this city has to offer. Details announcing various options will be included in the conference satchel and on the conference app. Call for Student Volunteers/Assistants SPA is calling for speech pathology student financial members at James Cook, Queensland, Griffith, Southern Cross and Central Queensland Universities and the NZSTA for students who are financial members of their Association to volunteer as staff assistants for the 2019 Joint Conference. You will assist the National Conference Manager and need to be available from the morning of Saturday 1 June through until the evening of Wednesday 5 June 2019. In appreciation of your commitment, your student conference

2019 Elizabeth Usher Memorial Lecture. David will ask us to consider the need to reconsider how we assess and treat aphasia. There has been increasing interest in applying various principles of neuroplasticity to aphasia treatment and developing treatments that directly modulate brain function. He will explore whether current aphasia treatments can be

improved by applying neurobiological principles such as intensity, dose, and timing and will consider whether other learning-related principles may also be relevant. How will emerging techniques that could directly use brain activity guide treatment? Should we

be cautious or optimistic? Professor Suzanne Purdy (Te Rarawa, Ngai Takoto)

Suzanne is an invited presenter of the 2019 Grace Gane Memorial Award Lecture. Professor Sir Mason Durie developed the whare tapa wha model of health (1982), which represents a Maori view of health and wellness in four dimensions: taha wairua (spiritual health), taha hinengaro (mental health), taha ˉ ˉ ˉ

tinana (physical health) and taha whanau (family health). Speech language therapists will recognise that all four dimensions are needed to support health and wellbeing. Suzanne will explore research and developments in SLT through a te whare tapa wha health lens. She will discuss information about research undertaken in the context of this model. The projects presented will highlight the key role of communication and support across the life span, from school entry to adolescence to older adults with neurological conditions. We will be invited to consider the need for a holistic approach, responsive, research-led University programs, and an effective and involved speech language therapy workforce for successful translation of research findings into practice. ˉ

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