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speech pathology
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.
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.
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