Parent Education
Regular Parent Education classes are regarded as a vital component of Hear and Say's program and all parents and caregivers 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 typically held monthly on different days and times to suit speakers. We understand that sometimes families do find it impossible to attend and therefore most sessions are recorded and the DVDs are available on loan. It is sometimes possible for regional families to link up via webcam. In regonal areas local parents will be adivsed of local parent education opportunities.
Upcoming Parent Education topics for 2012 are outlined below:
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DATE, TOPIC, PRESENTER
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OVERVIEW
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Thursday February 16
7:00-8:30pm
Where are they now?
Hear and Say Graduates
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A snapshot of our past graduates as they show us that hearing impaired
children with Auditory-Verbal Therapy can do anything they want to!
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Tuesday March 20
10:30-11:30am
PARENT WORKSHOP
Making and using an experience book
with your child
Kirsty MacKenzie (LSLS Cert AVT)
and a Hear and Say Parent
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This workshop will guide you through what an experience book is, and
how to create and use one to promote language development.
You will have an opportunity to begin your child’s own experience book
so please bring along some photos of familiar people or pets to get you
started.
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Tuesday May 1
10:30-11:30am
(inc visiting Outreach Families)
PARENT WORKSHOP
Auditory-Verbal Therapy on the go: insights
from a graduated parent
Carolyn Fitzgibbon
Hear and Say Parent
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Auditory-Verbal Therapy is at its best when it becomes part of your
lifestyle, but sometimes it takes a little extra thought to make this happen.
What better person to share tips and ideas with you than someone who
has done it all before?
Outdoor play and language development, listening goals adapted to
developmental stage and A-V outings around Brisbane are just some
of the topics Carolyn will discuss with you during this workshop.
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Wednesday July 25
7:00-8.30pm
FMs and Soundfield Systems for the
classroom
Australian Hearing
Frontrow – Tony Lee
Hear and Learn
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In the kindy and school settings, FM systems and soundfield devices can
be of great benefit.
This is especially true for children with hearing loss.
The guest speakers for this session will share information about the FM
and Soundfield technologies that are available, how your child may
benefit from their use and funding options.
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Tuesday September 4
10:30-11:30am
PARENT WORKSHOP
Sing with me: using music to develop
language and listening
Speaker: TBC
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Details to follow
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Wednesday October 17
3:00-4:00pm
*Outreach Camp + Brisbane families
PARENT WORKSHOP
Resource box: using technology for A-V
Therapy
Jennifer McMaster
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Technology is fast becoming an important tool in therapy.
We live in a world that relies heavily on gadgets, gizmoes and the latest
must have device on the market.
This workshop aims to introduce parents to using a technology device in
conjunction with other therapy techniques to enhance the learning
outcomes for their child.
Topics will include suitable apps, devices and trouble shooting for parents
who may already have a device or who are interested in learning more
about them.
If you have an electronic device, please bring it along for group discussion,
sharing and learning.
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Thursday October 18
3:00-4:00pm
*Outreach Camp + Brisbane Families
From birth to reading: developing literacy
over the lifespan
Natalie Comas
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The aim of this workshop is to enable parents to better support children’s
reading at home.
Strategies, techniques and the latest research will be presented and
demonstrated to help parents encourage early literacy and lay a foundation
for academic success.
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