Parents, therapists and support workers - don't miss our free workshops and consults to support children with #CommunicationDifficulties. The sessions cover non-electronic communication aids + how to receive them under the #NDIS. Book your place today. scopeaust.org.au/service/kidsch…

Alcohol is consumed in more than 35% of pregnancies in Australia according to new WHO data - one of the highest rates in the world according to Prof Svetlana Popova #FASD2018Perth

Our new study shows that 37% of kids with language disorder in inclusive preschool classrooms are ‘isolates’ —onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11…

Further to this report, there is no credible research that proves that screen use leads to substantially less sleep or sleep disorders in children. They don’t even cite research to that effect, just another position paper.

One other item (if I did more I’d be at this for an hour or more), screen use does not increase the risk of cyber bullying. Bullying increases the risk of cyber bullying. Children who are bullied in person are cyber bullied. They are closely linked.

Launch of video to promote safety and respect for women with disabilities U.S. Attorney WDVA orange is the colour Naomi Rezzani #speakupandbesafe Maree Ireland

Julia Banks breaks silence on Peter Dutton High Court referral smh.com.au/politics/feder… Dutton sat in on meetings regarding his business interests, that’s not what we’re paying him for. #auspol

Paul Dutton Imagine The Names A Female Would Get Called Behaving That Way...

Classic illustration of how men being sexist is not surprising, from Murphy's interview with Banks. Their immediate response is try to banish and silence the woman calling out sexism. It would not occur to them that the solution is... stop being sexist

I’m very fond of you all, but I don’t give a toss if you hate my jacket, folks. I love it. And women on television should not have to, meekly, wear a uniform, to win approval from viewers. The end.

Victims of multi-millionaire who targeted underage girls still fighting for justice a decade later. What two girls revealed to police that allowed them to uncover a massive pool of victims: bit.ly/2FNFQaE

Teaching children to communicate functions other than requests is tough, but Dr Kristy Logan has used EB approaches with success & now teaching caregivers to implement #GRFest18 WeSpeechies David Trembath Christine Bigby

The PM Scott Morrison is addressing the media and confirms a change of elected Liberal prime minister in future "would require a 2/3 majority of the parliamentary party" #auspol

Another find #inmygarden - might have been a raging deer battle last night - Santa's sleigh elimination round? 💥🎅💥

The horrific irony of Dutton using his medical problems as a reason to avoid difficulties, while denying medical treatment to dying children & adults in off shore detention. That’s depravity.

People with disabilities die younger about 27 year younger - devastating ABS stats - we need service improvement And investigation@scopeaust ASID_Ltd #disabilitydeaths

Lack of communication support May contribute to death ⁦⁦ASID_Ltd⁩ ⁦Scope⁩ ⁦Jo Watson⁩ nds #AAC

The number one cause of death for children is "land-transport accidents" Curse all choosing to drive with kids too? x.com/vanbadham/stat…

Important quote -The standard you walk by is the standard you accept - zero tolerance NDS Naomi Rezzani