Urana hosted the first of our Key Word Sign workshops last Wednesday and it was fantastic! Presenter Kimberley Burgess (ADHC), delivered a very relevant and comprehensive introductory training that we have all agreed will be very beneficial as a communication aid.
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Sunday, 25 August 2013
Transition to School - Let's Get Started Webinar feedback
Did anyone tune in to the Family Advocacy webinar Let's Get Started regarding transition to school for a child with a disability? Although it was geared towards families, I feel anything like this is beneficial for people supporting families, to provide that empowerment for the transition.
Thursday, 15 August 2013
Superhero Day for Muscular Dystrophy
Superhero day - an article directly from the ECA WebWatch fortnightly newsletter:
Early childhood services, kindergartens and primary schools can register to host a Superhero Day for Muscular Dystrophy within the first week of September. To participate in this charity event, children
Early childhood services, kindergartens and primary schools can register to host a Superhero Day for Muscular Dystrophy within the first week of September. To participate in this charity event, children
Tuesday, 13 August 2013
Deniliquin Behaviour/Psychology Consultation Clinic - EOI
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of Interest, Deniliquin Behaviour/Psychology
Consultation Clinic: The Behaviour/Psychology Consultation Clinic aims to provide behaviour support strategies to families and carers, where there is not current Behaviour Support.
Sunday, 11 August 2013
Liberated by Libraries!
A pretty invaluable resource is your local library. Have you checked out their range of services lately?
Thursday, 1 August 2013
Using Visuals to support children's learning
Check out the tab at the top to find out details about the recently released DVD for which CareWest were significant sponsors. Visuals are being used more and more in preschool services as a means of communication and routine recognition. They provide confidence and stability and, apart from the obvious means of communication, are known to reduce anxiety in many children who need that visual explanation.
Intellectual disability mental health e-Learning
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