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Braille Mathematics K – 6: Unravelling the Mystery



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Braille Mathematics K – 6: Unravelling the Mystery

Date: 9 May

Fee: $200

Presenter: Josie Howse

Information:


This workshop will identify all relevant principles essential in having a true understanding of Braille transcription of mathematical material K – 6. It will address the various Braille code signs and modes and give a comprehensive understanding of why things are brailled as they are when an almost identical item is brailled differently. It will also address the various algorithms and long division layout common for students in this level. The critical ingredient in producing accurate mathematical braille production is to have a clear understanding of “WHY”. The workshop will give ample opportunity to ask questions and challenge your understanding with exciting “hands-on” the Perkins by producing numerous and typical examples. This workshop is the fore-runner to the Braille Mathematics 7 – 12 workshop where the principles learnt in the primary context will further expand and develop.


Multilingualism Speech Acquisition: Strategies for Working with Multilingual Children with Hearing Loss

Presenters: Sharynne McLeod and Kathryn Crowe

Date: 1-5pm 5 May

Presenter: Dr Kathryn Crowe and Professor Sharynne McLeod

Fee: $100




Information:


The cultural and linguistic diversity of Australian children, including children with hearing loss is increasing. Educators and clinicians require knowledge of typical and atypical speech acquisition across a range of languages to meet the needs of the children and families they provide services too. In this workshop Professor McLeod and Dr Crowe will:

  • Summarise the multilingual diversity of Australia’s children, including Australian children with hearing loss

  • Outline factors families consider when selecting languages for children with hearing loss

  • Provide an overview on the International Phonetic Alphabet for transcription of typical and atypical speech across a range of languages common in Australia

  • Compare and contrast the phonetic inventories of English and a range of languages common in Australia

  • Describe phonological processes in a range of languages

  • Provide tools and strategies for assessing speech skills in languages other than English


Skills for Success for Students with Hearing Loss

Presenter: Dr Shirin Antia

Dates:


Sydney 16-17 May

Perth 18-19 May

Melbourne 26-27 May

Auckland 2-3 June



Fees:

Full Day $300

One Day $200

Remote Access $200

Parents $100

Information:

Day 1. Vocabulary for Success


In this workshop attendees will learn about the importance of vocabulary learning, the connection between vocabulary and literacy, the components of good vocabulary teaching and an effective vocabulary intervention that The Centre on Literacy and Deafness has conducted with Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) children in Kindergarten through second grade. DHH children are often delayed in learning vocabulary and consequently in reading comprehension. In this workshop we’ll discuss what it means to know a word, what words should be taught, and how to teach them. Shirin will share the steps of a vocabulary intervention we have adapted from successful interventions conducted with young hearing children and show evidence of success with DHH children.

Day 2. Developing Social Competence in Deaf and Hard of Hearing children


Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) children with communication difficulties or delays are also at risk for social difficulties. The ability to function well in a variety of social situations is critical for success at school and, later in life, at work. In this workshop attendees will learn about the various aspects of social competence including social skills and social relationships. Shirin will briefly outline what we know about DHH children’s social competence. Shirin will share a framework for developing social competence and how families, communities and teachers can create environments that promote social competence and self-determination.

Vision Surveillance and Screening for the Nursing Profession

Presenter: Sue Silveira

Date: 6 June


Fee: $50

Information:


This day will present a focus on early identification of eye and vision problems in children aged 0-5 years, through the practice of vision surveillance and vision screening. Current surveillance and screening protocols will be discussed in the broad context of identification of eye and vision conditions.

Intended Audience:


This forum will be of interest to nurses working in early childhood, both novices and experienced professionals.
Let’s Talk Sense

Presenter: Associate Professor Paul Pagliano

Dates:


Brisbane 9-10 June

Auckland 13-14 June

Melbourne 16-17 June

Sydney 20-21 June


Fees:


Full Day $300

One Day $200

Remote Access $200

Parents $100






Information:

Day 1: The Senses and the Emotional Brain


Do you support a child or adult with sensory perceptual issues or cognitive impairment? For people with challenging sensory and cognitive conditions, everyday life can become so unpredictable and chaotic that, over time, lack of engagement can lead to a state of learned helplessness. In this workshop Paul will show how learned helplessness can be transformed into learned optimism through multisensory stimulation and explains how a program of support can be designed and modulated to match a person’s needs, interests and abilities.

Day 2: The Senses, Social Wellbeing and Quality of Life


In day two there will be an emphasis on the practical. We will examine an abundance of exciting multisensory stimulation ideas that can be applied to enhance communication, play, daily living, leisure and recreation, therapy and education. Easy to use assessment tools and intervention strategies will be introduced to help the child or adult with sensory perceptual issues or cognitive impairment to:

  • Foster a feeling of ease with the environment

  • Experience pleasure and happiness in their surroundings

  • Kick start the desire to explore

  • Improve learning, social wellbeing and quality of life.

Paediatric Vision Forum

Date: 22 July

Fee: $200

Information:


The Sixth Annual Paediatric Vision Forum represents a day where paediatric eye and vision care professionals will come together to exchange information on specialised areas within childhood eye and vision care. Orthoptists, orthoptic students, nurses and educators supporting children will find this an invaluable professional development opportunity.

Intended Audience:


This forum will be of interest to Orthoptists, orthoptic students, nurses and educators supporting children.


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