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Quality Mealtime Support Training
Resource: Mealtime Assistance for Adults
with Eating and Swallowing Difficulties.
This resource is specifically designed for use by speech
pathologists and other health professionals in mealtime
assistance training or information sessions for disability
support workers.
The resource, in the form of a disc, includes MP4 videos and
video clips, training activity ideas, and handouts to assist with
quality mealtime support. The video content can be used to
stimulate discussion about what quality mealtime support
means and how to provide it. Important information about
eating and swallowing impairments is also included, along
with animations to illustrate the difference between choking
and aspiration. Comments from people with disability,
a support worker, parent and a service coordinator provide
different perspectives on mealtime support and highlight the
importance of a team approach.
Visit Scope’s online shop ( ) to purchase
the resource.
• the time over June – August to read and critique
approximately 12 shortlisted books; and
• the ability to work to a strict time deadline.
If that sounds like you please email
with the following
details:
• your name;
• postal address;
• contact details;
• the category you would prefer to judge (one only);
and
• a very brief description of why you would be a
good judge.
The closing date for expressions of interest for
judging is 17 April.
And the winner is…
Michael Kerrisk
Communications and Marketing Manager
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Friday 15 May Ensuring a Gentle Start: Effective
Earliest Word Reading Instruction for At-Risk Readers
Saturday 16 May Meeting the Instructional Needs of
Adolescents Struggling with Literacy
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