Parent Education
Monthly Parent Education classes are regarded
as a vital component of the Hear and Say Centre’s program
and all parents are encouraged to attend. The classes provide
an
ideal
opportunity for parents to learn about the Auditory-Verbal Approach
and to develop skills for teaching their child to listen and
speak. Guest lecturers are often invited, with topics such as
child development, behaviour management and medical issues. Apart
from the knowledge gained at these evenings, the gatherings provide
families with the opportunity to interact with other parents
and staff.
Parent Education Classes are held on a Tuesday evening most months
in
the Brisbane
Centre.
For
those families who find it impossible to attend, most sessions
are videotaped and the tapes are available on loan. It is sometimes
possible for regional families to link up via webcam.
All parent education sessions are at Munro Street, Auchenflower and commence at 7.00pm.
Also, unless otherwise stated, they are on Tuesday evenings and there will be a "Pizza and Juice" parent gathering facilitated by the social worker prior to each parent education evening.
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| 19 February, 2008 |
Where Are They Now? |
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This evening was a discussion by a panel of graduated students from the Hear and Say Centre talking of their journeys to listening and spoken language. |
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| 18 March, 2008 |
Inclusive Settings: |
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This Parent Education session on “Inclusive Settings” was a valuable learning experience for all parents who are considering the options available for their children. Our Clinical Manager, Jackie Brown, spoke about a range of settings from childcare through to Prep and School. We learnt about the importance of enrolling children early and thoroughly exploring all the options. It is also valuable to ask to visit the service and talk to them about their philosophies and what support will be provided for your child. Hear and Say Centre continues to provide regular Auditory-Verbal Therapy lessons until the end of the children’s Prep year.
Once in an inclusive setting, parents can work to set their children up for success by staying involved in what is happening and pre-teaching songs, language and vocabulary according to classroom themes. Of course, as parents, YOU are the most valuable advocate your child will have for positive developmental outcomes.
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| 29 April, 2008 |
So, your child's going off to childcare /pre-prep/ prep........How are YOU feeling? |
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April’s Parent Education night was a valuable experience and a much needed opportunity to focus on the fears, concerns and emotions that parents experience when their child is beginning at an educational setting. Jane Black, a clinical social worker with a special interest in hearing impairment, led the discussion for the night and many parents who attended had the opportunity to examine their knowledge about their children and share concerns and strategies that go hand in hand with being a parent. It was a wonderful learning opportunity and we are very much looking forward to the next presentation in Jane’s series “Building Resilience in Your Child”. |
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| 3 June, 2008 |
Use of FM's and soundfield systems in an inclusive setting. |
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Adrienne Olsen, Audiologist
- Looking at the pros and cons of coupling up a soundfield FM system in your child’s classroom with their personal FM.
- How much do they cost?
- Who supplies them?
- Is it worth it?
- Current research on the topic.
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| 22 July, 2008 |
Genetics and Hearing Impairment |
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Kirsty MacKenzie, Speech Pathologist
- Common genetic causes of hearing impairment
- Brief overiew of genetics
- Risk of recurrence (when having another baby)
- Services available to investage genetics
- To have or not to have genetic testing - what does it involve? Ethics to consider.
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| 2 September, 2008 |
Developing resilience in your child. Let's start early. |
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Jane Black and Rhonda Foots, Clinical Social Workers. |
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| 28 October, 2008 |
Topic to be advised |
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