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- Cochlear Hope Lectures
- Open Plan Classroom Listening Environments: Pass or Fail - 27 April
- Complex and Challenging Cases - 4 May
- Dialogue and data logging 11 May
- Remote Mentoring: reaching out to overcome the barriers of distance and build potential - 17 August
- Cochlear Family HOPE Seminars
- An Introduction to AV Therapy- 7 September
- It Takes Two to Talk! How to Help your Child at Home through Play- 27 October
UEB OnlineFee: This is a free course. Certificates for each of the two modules is $50 Information:UEB Online is a training program for sighted people to learn Unified English Braille (UEB). Unified English Braille has been adopted by many countries and replaces standard english braille. This program is the first online UEB training tool. The program is suitable for classroom and specialist teachers, parents, teacher aides and other professionals supporting children and adults with vision impairment. Cochlear Hope LecturesListed below are the Cochlear HOPE lectures being offered by the RIDBC Renwick Centre and Cochlear New Zealand and Australia. This is a free series. Supporting Students with Otitis Media- 6 AprilPersonal experiences as a parent and Teacher of the Deaf have placed Donna into situations where she has seen the struggles children of all ages and across all sectors and in all areas (health, education and wellbeing) are dealing with. Otitis Media continues to affect many children, many of who don’t have a diagnosis, are unsupported (medical/education/technologically), and have parents/carers, and teachers who are generally unaware of the implications associated with this disease. The support for these children is scarce. The gaps and lack of service provision and good follow up have just grown larger and thus the “roll on” effects across the child’s life continue to stand out as a real problem. The implications quite diverse. These children are in schools, or not. They’re also in JJ’s (Juvenile Justice).From a medical perspective there are well researched pathways to follow for treatment, however without support, many children simply aren’t getting to the GP let alone the ENT, or aren’t on any pathway to having better ear health and hearing! The Hear our Heart Ear Bus Project’s strategy is to support these children with a strong focus on education engaging the children in prevention and awareness programs. From a health perspective the project provides targeted full diagnostic hearing screening for diagnosis of ear health issues and or hearing loss. From that point then the support pathway is focussed on the individual, their learning environment, their teachers and parents gaining greater understanding of all implications, treatment, ways to differentiate learning, and really focussing on providing what is best practice for educational and health potential . This Hope seminar will provide participants with details of the project, real life testimonials where the success of this unique program has made a difference to so many children, teachers, schools and communities. Open Plan Classroom Listening Environments: Pass or Fail? - 27 AprilThe past 5-10 years have seen a re-emergence of open plan classrooms in Australia and around the world. This seminar will address what different types of open plan classrooms look like, why these classrooms are becoming popular again, and what the benefits and shortcomings of these learning spaces are. In addition, this seminar will describe the acoustics of four case study classrooms found in Sydney, how these acoustics affect 5- to 6-year-old children’s ability to hear their teacher’s speech, and how the teachers perceive these classrooms in relation to noise, ease of speech communication, and vocal health. Complex and Challenging Cases- 4 MayChildren with multiple disabilities. Malformed cochleae. Late diagnosis. Impoverished family situation. Low parental involvement. Regression. Slow progress. What’s a therapist to do? In “Complex and Challenging Cases,” we will use case studies as a platform to discuss decision making, assessment, intervention, and outcomes for paediatric patients with hearing loss who do not fit the mold. With understanding and insight, some of these challenging children can become our greatest successes! Dialogue and data logging 11 MayContent to come Oral Bilingualism- 8 JuneMany of today’s children with hearing loss are growing up in homes and communities where they are exposed to multiple spoken languages. This presentation will address the issues involved in helping these children communicate effectively in diverse linguistic environments: foundations of bilingual language acquisition, common challenges, engaging families from minority languages and cultures, and how monolingual therapists can work effectively with families who speak another language. Remote Mentoring: reaching out to overcome the barriers of distance and build potential- 17 AugustWorking with families and children with hearing loss is a highly specialised area. Therefore, professionals who are new to the field, as well as those who wish to expand their abilities, require substantial mentoring and coaching to increase their knowledge, skills and proficiency. Distance is often seen as a barrier to providing this mentoring support, but with technology at our fingertips, it does not need to be. This presentation will discuss the professional mentoring model used at Hear and Say throughout its six centres in Queensland and outline the important considerations and essential ingredients needed to establish and maintain a mentoring partnership. Through the use of Telepractice, Hear and Say has developed a supportive and efficient model to ensure that professionals, wherever they are located, are able to receive support commensurate with that of their city peers. This presentation is relevant to professionals regardless of their profession or educational philosophy. I look forward to sharing our experiences in providing remote mentoring to overcome the barriers of distance. Cochlear Family HOPE SeminarsListed below are a series of Cochlear HOPE lectures specifically for families being offered by the RIDBC Renwick Centre and Cochlear New Zealand and Australia. These lectures are free. A Parent’s Guide to the Cochlear Implant Journey- 20 JulyThis webinar will provide an overview of the ‘typical’ Cochlear implant journey for children in Australia. Information will be provided on who needs a Cochlear implant (ie, the hearing loss most suited for the technology), and what tests will be conducted and why. Who will you, the parents, meet along the journey and what information can they provide to you. What will the surgery entail and when will your child begin to hear will be covered. Information on understanding the research and outcomes achievable with Cochlear technology will be presented with an overview of how this impacts on you and your extended family’s expectations will be shared. An Introduction to AV Therapy- 7 SeptemberJudith Simser, O.Ont., B.Ed., Dip Ed. Deaf, LSLS Cert. AVT, summed it up when she wrote, “Children learn language best through enjoyable, natural, meaningful one-to-one interactions with people who are special to them – their parents!” Parents are the first and natural language teachers for their children but this can seem much harder if a child is diagnosed with hearing loss. Many families choose an early intervention centre that provides Auditory Verbal Therapy to support them. Families work with a Listening and Spoken Language Specialist who will coach and guide parents to provide rich learning environments, maintain listening technology and resume their role as language teachers for their children. This webinar will discuss the principles of AV Therapy, give examples of therapy activities that may feature in an AV session and outline the role of parents in an AV program. It Takes Two to Talk! How to Help your Child at Home through Play- 27 OctoberChildren learn language and communication skills in everyday moments. Everyday routines such as getting dressed, bath time, meal time, and playtime are all routine and yet they are some of the best times to slow down, engage and talk to your child. These are the moments when they are learning the most. Research has clearly identified the link between play and the development of language skills, and between play and positive effects on the brain and a child’s ability to learn. A child’s language and cognitive development has been shown to be additionally boosted when an adult appropriately plays and engages with the child. Play is an essential learning tool for young children. Play is important to healthy brain development. It is through play that children at a very early age engage and interact in the world around them. The parents role is fundamental to this process. This workshop will review auditory and verbal strategies and play routines to guide a child’s communication development. The workshop will highlight Cochlear resources and materials that can support learning, listening and talking at home. Directory: renwick -> sites -> default -> files -> renwick renwick -> Textbooks Required for Semester Two – 2016 renwick -> Guide to Electoral Reform Download 204.96 Kb. Share with your friends:
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