Speak Out August 2017

Language & Communication Conference 2017 18 OCTOBER, SYDNEY, NSW – 8.30AM TO 4.30PM Join your Speech Pathology colleagues at this special one-day conference to discover and discuss: Pathways to Excellence in Language and Learning - A Clinical Approach

EARLY BIRD REGISTER BEFORE 31 AUG AND SAVE $100

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» Access to the latest research in language and learning. » Re-think our current practice in light of new evidence. » Question the way we interact with students, parents/caregivers, and teachers. » Communicating intervention strategies with parents and teachers effectively. » Improve understanding of measurement and classroom-based assessment. » Focus on the big issues in language such as supporting a referral (parental, institutional, and financial support) and adherence.

Dr Wayne Secord (Co-author of CELF-5, USA)

Dr Julia Starling

Pathways to Clinical Leadership Excellence

Language, Literacy and the Changing Role of Speech Pathologists

Dr Secord critically examines the nature of clinical excellence and describes a number of strategies used by clinicians to produce change in the clients and students they serve.

Dr Starling explores the question - how speech pathologists how can we best equip ourselves to provide the most effective services for our clients?

Dr Sharon Hurt Working with hearing impaired children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds Dr Hurt’s presentation delivers a practical approach to assessment and intervention of children from diverse backgrounds.

Mary Woodward Mad, Bad, or Misunderstood? Mary’s session considers the management of communication difficulties common within the mental health and justice systems.

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