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176 ACQ Volume 11, Number 3 2009 ACQuiring knowledge in speech, language and hearing
to facilitate their children’s interaction and communication
skills.
Talk Ability: People Skills for Verbal Children on the Autism
Spectrum – A Guide for Parents. This book targets children
aged 3 to 7 years with autism spectrum disorders or social
difficulties. It is a practical guide, supported by pictures and
examples, to aid parents in understanding how to help their
child tune in to others, socialise and develop friendships.
9 Tasks of Problem Solving:
Elementary
by Linda Bowers, Rosemary Huisingh and
Carolyn LoGiudice (2005), Linguisystems.
This program is designed for students
with impairments in language and problem-
solving skills. The activities are arranged in
a hierarchy and aim to improve expressive
language, critical thinking, reasoning, and
problem-solving skills. They are designed
to facilitate generalisation to a range of
settings. The resource contains an excellent number and
variety of photographic social and problem scenarios. The
pictures are also useful in facilitating social skills, emotional
regulation and narrative programming. A CD-ROM is included,
enabling activity sheets to be easily printed.
10 Puppets and games
Puppets are wonderful for group work and individuals alike.
They are a useful tool to engage children. Puppets can
reduce anxiety by taking the focus or attention off the client.
Puppets can have personalities, can “take turns” and can
express feelings and ideas that may normally be difficult for a
child to talk about. Puppets can model skills to be learnt and
are great for narrative, storytelling, conversation and role play.
Correspondence to:
Andrea Murray
email:
Giddy – “Team member” Future Families Program
Crown Promenade Conference Centre, Melbourne
Sunday 16 – Wednesday 19 May 2010
Participation 2010 will showcase the innovative contributions of speech pathologists in advancing choices,
knowledge and access. The Conference Planning Committee is pleased to introduce the two keynote speakers
plus the presenter of the Elizabeth Usher Memorial Lecture.
Keynote Speakers
Carole Pound originally trained as a Speech and Language Therapist and throughout her career Carole has
championed the role of people living with aphasia in designing, developing and delivering innovative services,
training and resources.
Dr Emma Hayiou-Thomas is from the University of York. Emma’s primary research interests are in language and
literacy development and their associated disorders. She is also continuing her long term collaboration with the
Twins Early Development Study and is currently involved with the Wellcome Language and Reading Project.
Elizabeth Usher Memorial Lecture
Professor Susan Balandin has vast clinical and research experience in the fields of lifelong disability and complex
communication needs, as well as in several other areas.
To read more about their background and Conference presentations, please visit
and the 2010 National Conference link.
The full program and online registration will be available from 8 February 2010.
For accommodation, air travel and tours, bookings can be made now at the 2010 National Conference website.
Pamela Richards
National Conference Manager