#SpeechDisorder
This session provides delegates with the basics to understand the category of need: Speech Language and Communication Needs
One in ten children will have a Speech, Language and/or Communication Difficulty. This sessions explores practical support strategies.
This online session will explore:
- the joy of working with children who have SEND
- the challenges young children face and ways to overcome them
- tips on resources and activities
- where to go for more information
and will particularly focus on ways to make adaptions for children with speech and language difficulties and sensory impairments.
Betty Campbell and Leanna Fox are experienced Speech Pathologists working in the disability sector with special interests in the area of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
Betty currently provides whole school communication support to Fernhill School, The Ponds School and Yandelora School. Leanna works for Liberator and provides whole school communication support to William Rose School.
This presentation will detail feedback provided from educators, clinicians and school leadership teams about how therapists providing NDIS services in the school environment can work successfully within school environments, both mainstream and schools for specific purposes (SSP’s). Specific examples will be provided relating to the prescription and implementation of AAC in schools.
By the end of the session you will have increased understanding of- How to engage with schools positively- Understanding roles and responsibilities particularly around the prescription and implementation of AAC- How to build collaborative partnerships to lead to better outcomes for students
This presentation is highly relevant to Speech Pathologists working in the disability field and particularly in schools. Other allied health professionals will also benefit from this presentation as insights will be presented from school staff about how more collaborative partnerships can be built.
Please join us for the 8th Annual 'Fore The Kids' Golf Benefit to support Special Education programs at the Museum School, a high performing, tuition-free public charter school for K-8 students located in San Diego. With 18% of its students in Special Education, the Museum School provides extra services for students with Learning Disabilities, Speech and Language Disorders, Physical Disabilities, Autism, and Down's Syndrome. All of this costs much more than is provided for by state funding. This is a great opportunity to help these kids while enjoying an outstanding day of golf, lunch, dinner and refreshments on the course. Tournament scoring is based on a scramble format. Awards will be presented to contest and tournament winners at the dinner banquet. Presented by Friends of the Museum School, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
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