Begin your 2023 planning with a new end in mind! Align your assessments to your goal. Check out this new resource from @KCKnudson1 (Included is a four-step process on how to best use this tool) bit.ly/3vkK6pb

Report: 'Taking the first step in an inclusive life: Experiences of Australian early childhood education and care' cyda.org.au/resources/deta… #IncludeUsFromTheStart

We are very pleased about these Daily Review decks created with @cecg matched to the fabulous Shaping Minds Australia sequence. ochre.org.au/teacher-hub/re…

✨🎙✨ Phonics & #devlangdis | S04E01 of The Talking DLD Podcast is LIVE: thedldproject.com/phonics-dld/ Children with DLD are at a higher risk of finding learning to read and spell more challenging than their peers. In this episode we talk evidence based strategies with Alison Perry

What effective strategies exist to support school-children with DLD at the whole-class level? Use visuals, provide explicit vocabulary teaching and modify instructions.

Thank you to Dr Lisa Denny (right) @workdemographer, mum and advocate who presented today's lived experience address. We agree "speech pathologists have the most important job in the world".

Amazing day Speech Pathology Australia #SPAconf !@workdemographer 's lived experience session was a moving display of parent voice, Assoc Prof Andy Smidt challenged my views to rethink AAC abandonment and Bron Reguson #WeSpeechies #SpeakUp4CommRights delivered a powerful call to action for inclusive education. I'm inspired and hopeful!

A great workshop by Andy and Chloe today at #SPAconf ... link to their hot off the press paper on Communication Capability Approach in rethinking device abandonment here!

Did you know that communication difficulties frequently co-occur with neurodivergent conditions and/or mental health needs like anxiety and depression? Speech pathologists specialise in assessing and treating human communication difficulties across the lifespan.

Teachers are invited to attend a FREE online workshop on Monday 30 Oct 2023 at 7:30pm (AEDT). Come along to learn about identifying DLD, evidence based principles for supporting students and collaborating with stakeholders. #DLDday Register here: bit.ly/DLDEd-Workshop 1/4

Inclusion International's 2022 Annual Report is now available. It showcases our advocacy for rights and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities worldwide. Thanks to our members for their dedicated work toward full participation and equality. inclusion-international.org/news-item/incl…

Queensland Catholic school communities are encouraged to check out the Noticeboard on the QCEC website. The Noticeboard contains a wealth of information to keep track of upcoming professional development opportunities, resources and more. Visit: buff.ly/3EfwW1D

The Australian Government has opened an online questionnaire and is inviting submissions from individuals and organisations about which Disability Royal Commission Recommendations are important to you and why. Open until 19 Jan 2024. Find out more here: engage.dss.gov.au/drcausgovrespo…

An exciting partnership which has already proved insightful and stimulated reflection. I'm looking forward to continuing our international learning dialogues in 2024.

On this last day of #UKDisabilityHistoryMonth we remember that nothing happens in a special school that can't happen in an ordinary school. A good starting point is to ask "How can we...?" instead of the more restrictive "Can we...?". #DisabilityEquality is not limited to #UKDHM.

The DRC released its final report in September. The Government has opened an online questionnaire, inviting submissions from individuals and organisations about which recommendations are important to you and why - closing 19 Jan 2024. Find out more here: engage.dss.gov.au/drcausgovrespo…

These three areas: #technology + #humanitarianemergencies + #decentwork = INCLUSION #GlobalGoals at #COSP17 United Nations

The instruction of reading in this country is bright! For an accurate summary of the changes ahead I highly recommend this post 🙌

I know a young person who is so traumatised by being placed in “safe holds” at school, they are no longer able to accept a hug from their Mum as it is too triggering. The use of “positive handling” in schools as the go to (and necessary) tool every adult in school needs to be