Parent Education
Regular 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 Wednesday 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.
Completed and Upcoming Parent Education topics 2010
Most parent education sessions are at Munro Street, Auchenflower on Wednesday evenings and commence at 7.00pm. In 2010, as noted, a number of presentations will be duplicated at Tuesday morning Playgroup commencing at 10.30am.
In regional areas, local parents will be advised of their local parent education opportunities.
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Feb 17, 2010
Wed evening
7.00/8.30pm
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Where are they now?
The ever inspirational, shoot for the stars presentation of the amazing outcomes achievable when you choose a listening and spoken language approach for your child.
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Mar 2, 2010
Tues Playgroup
10.30/11.30am
ALSO
Mar 17, 2010
Wed evening
7.00/8.30pm
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Introduction to audiology.
An introduction to the science of hearing and hearing loss for families and professionals. Key points of discussion will include:
- Anatomy of the ear
- Transmission of sound
- Etiology of hearing loss
- Hearing tests and audiograms
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Mar 24, 2010
Wed evening
7.00/8.30pm
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Introduction to Nucleus 5
This is a special parent education night open to all families but particularly for those families whose children have Cochlear implants.
An introduction to Cochlear's new implant and speech processor. Key points of discussion will include:
- The CI512 internal implant
- The CP810 speech processor
- Troubleshooting tips
- Care and maintenance of the Nucleus 5 processor
- Australian Hearing's policy for upgrading Freedom Processors
- FM systems and the Nucleus 5
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Apr 20, 2010
Tues Playgroup
10.30/11.30am
ALSO
Apr 21, 2010
Wed evening
7.00/8.30pm
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Climbing the Auditory-Verbal Therapy Ladder
Hear and Say Auditory-Verbal Therapists
Presentation will cover the building blocks of an Auditory-Verbal program including:
- Hierarchies for treatment
- Carrying over your Auditory-Verbal goals into the home
- How to interpret the Individual Education Plan (IEP)
The event will be a hands-on workshopstyle evening.
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May 19, 2010
Wed evening
7.00/8.30pm
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Dealing with grief and others' reactions to your child who has a Hearing Loss.
Jane Black, Clinical Social Worker
The presentation will explore:
- A brief update on grief and loss issues;
- The potential impact of this issue on attachment/child development;
- Understanding your feelings about your child's hearing loss/other conditions and the need to wear external devices;
- Managing the reactions of others towards your child who has a hearing loss;
- Talking to your child about their hearing loss.
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Jun 8, 2010
Tues Playgroup
10.30/11.30am
ALSO
Jun 9, 2010
Wed evening
7.00/8.30pm
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Behaviour Management.
Jessica Balfour-Ogilvy, Auditory-Verbal Therapist
Always a popular topic, this presentation combines theoretical knowledge and practical tips to assist you to manage your children's behaviour and develop and promote their positive self esteem.
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Jul 20, 2010
Tues Playgroup
10.30/11.30am
ALSO
Jul 21, 2010
Wed evening
7.00/8.30pm
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Inclusive Settings.
How, when, where and why do you choose an inclusive educational setting for your child.
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Aug 10, 2010
Tues Playgroup
10.30/11.30am
Aug 18, 2010
Wed evening
7.00/8.30pm
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The joy and importance of reading with your children.
Presentation of the benefits of reading with your children followed by a special book reading by the guest speaker.
FM systems and Soundfield Systems.
An update on the latest technology and benefits of FM and Soundfield Systems.
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Sep 15, 2010
Wed evening
7.00/8.30pm
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Positive Parenting follow up- “Managing Misbehaviour".
The session will be ‘Managing Misbehaviour’- including strategies such as planned ignoring, logical consequences and quiet time/ time out procedures in detail. We will have time to practice these strategies during the session. If there are any particular behavioural issues you would like discussed please feel free to email them to Jessica prior to Wednesday 15th September (jessica@hearandsaycentre.com.au) and they can be discussed on the night.
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Oct 19, 2010
Wed evening
7.00/8.30pm
ALSO
Oct 20, 2010
Tues Playgroup
10.30/11.30am
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Interpreting your child’s IEP.
A follow up on “Climbing the Auditory-Verbal Therapy Ladder”, this presentation will take an in depth look at the IEP with a strong practical focus on developing goals for toys, goal focussed activities and carryover of lessons.
Outreach Parents invited to this session.
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Nov 2, 2010
Tues Playgroup
10.30/11.30am
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Promoting Language - Using Hanen principles in an Auditory-Verbal Therapy program.
The Hanen program is designed to empower and coach parents to be active in interactions with their child that stimulate and build language through play and daily experiences. Many of these principles fit within an Auditory-Verbal framework and are applicable to young children who are beginning to talk. This workshop will take parents through some of these principles, from an Auditory-Verbal perspective, with practical ideas to try out at home.
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