Connect Literacy and Learning Centre in Redland Bay, Queensland, Australia | Speech pathologist

Connect Literacy and Learning Centre

Locality: Redland Bay, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3829 2752

Address: Suite 20, 30-32 Cypress St 4165 Redland Bay, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.connectliteracyandlearningcentre.com.au

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25.01.2022 Lets use reading science to close our literacy gap and open new worlds for our emerging readers. #UntilAllKidsCanRead

25.01.2022 A friend shared this image yesterday and it really resonated with me, and just now I have read this article which explains it all so well! If youve ever been concerned about labels then its definitely worth reading! https://positivespecialneedsparenting.com/labels-dont-defi/

23.01.2022 Why early intervention is so important Thank you, Mrs. Speechie P, for this graphic.

20.01.2022 A.D.H.D Take my hand and come with me, I want to teach you about ADHD. I need you to know, I want to explain, I have a very different brain.... Sights, sounds, and thoughts collide. What to do first? I cant decide. Please understand Im not to blame, I just cant process things the same. Take my hand and walk with me, Let me show you about ADHD. I try to behave, I want to be good, But I sometimes forget to do as I should. Walk with me and wear my shoes, Youll see its not the way Id choose. I do know what Im supposed to do, But my brain is slow getting the message through. Take my hand and talk with me, I want to tell you about ADHD. I rarely think before I talk, I often run when I should walk. Its hard to get my school work done, My thoughts are outside having fun. I never know just where to start, I think with my feelings and see with my heart. Take my hand and stand by me, I need you to know about ADHD. Its hard to explain but I want you to know, I cant help letting my feelings show. Sometimes Im angry, jealous, or sad. I feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and mad. I cant concentrate and I lose all my stuff. I try really hard but its never enough. Take my hand and learn with me, We need to know more about ADHD. I worry a lot about getting things wrong, Everything I do takes twice as long. Everyday is exhausting for me... Looking through the fog of ADHD. Im often so misunderstood, I would change in a heartbeat if I could. Take my hand and listen to me, I want to share a secret about ADHD. I want you to know there is more to me. Im not defined by it, you see. Im sensitive, kind and lots of fun. Im blamed for things I havent done. Im the loyalist friend youll ever know, I just need a chance to let it show. Take my hand and look at me, Just forget about the ADHD. I have real feelings just like you. The love in my heart is just as true. I may have a brain that can never rest, But please understand Im trying my best. I want you to know, I need you to see, Im more than the label, I am still me!!!! Author Unknown *Copy and paste this as your status if u know someone with A.D.H.D or know the struggle yourself. When people tell you its an excuse just read them this!

20.01.2022 Merry Christmas to all our amazing families

19.01.2022 https://youtu.be/KIuwKnZqJEQ A great article that shows the importance of children having strong letter-sound knowledge.

19.01.2022 Go Back to School with resources & the science of reading available on the Five From Five website. The Teachers Resources section has a information on phonemic... awareness, phonics, explicit instruction and more to help you teach reading throughout the year. Please be sure to share with your fellow teachers so that all students receive effective reading instruction in every classroom every day, https://fivefromfive.com.au/how-to-teach-reading

18.01.2022 A big shoutout of thanks to all the mums and dads out there. You are the ones who are making a positive difference. No one is as strong and as effective an advocate on behalf of your child as you are. Thank you for all that you do.

16.01.2022 The English language is WILD.

15.01.2022 Are you in search of a fun and engaging way to help improve your child's literacy and numeracy skills at an unbeatable price? Our 2017 catalogue offers over 30 easy to learn games to assist your child's confidence and capabilities. View our full range by clicking the link below. https://www.flipsnack.com//connect-literacy-and-learning-c Alternatively, click the "play" button, followed by "click to read." ... For any orders, queries or questions, please feel free to contact Connect Literacy and Learning Centre by phone, email or Facebook. Happy shopping!

15.01.2022 October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Thank you, Decoding Dyslexia - Utah, for this graphic.

14.01.2022 Spelling October is dyslexia awareness month. Many people think of dyslexia as a reading problem. But it impacts spelling far more than reading.... #dyslexia #dyslexiaawareness

14.01.2022 So many people think that when those of us with a learning difference use assistive tech, that we are cheating in some way. Using assistive tech is NOT cheating...! Assistive tech is just a tool we use to help level the playing field. It just helps us to access written material in a different way, similar to how glasses would help somebody with vision problems to see. Assistive tech is not a replacement for early identification and intervention but it does help us to navigate information in a different way because our brains aren’t wired to access it in the traditional way. So remember, using assistive tech is NOT cheating! #leveltheplayingfield #dyslexia #assistivetech #technology #assistivetechnology #assistivetechisnotcheating #levelthefield

13.01.2022 Dont listen to anyone . . . Well said.

12.01.2022 Are you in search of a fun and engaging way to help improve your childs literacy and numeracy skills at an unbeatable price? Our 2017 catalogue offers over 30 easy to learn games to assist your childs confidence and capabilities. View our full range by clicking the link below. https://www.flipsnack.com//connect-literacy-and-learning-c Alternatively, click the "play" button, followed by "click to read." ... For any orders, queries or questions, please feel free to contact Connect Literacy and Learning Centre by phone, email or Facebook. Happy shopping!

10.01.2022 Don't listen to anyone . . . Well said.

10.01.2022 Executive function remains one of the most reliable predictors of success in academicsand in life. Heres the research on what it is, and how to cultivate it.

10.01.2022 Myth: They just need to work harder. Fact: Children with dyslexia work harder than everyone else. Thank you, Dyslexia pqbd, for this graphic.

08.01.2022 Why cant some students seem to crack the code? To memorize sight words? To build fluency? Youve tried every multisensory activity, game, app, and song unde...r the sun.... ...and nothing seems to work! I (Dr. Marnie Ginsberg) faced the same problem with 2 of my failing 6th grade students who couldnt even read Dr. Seuss. After much searching and trial and error, I discovered simple, research-based activities that accelerated these 2 boys over 3 YEARS GROWTH.... ...in just a matter of months. The game that kicked off all their improvements--Switch It--shows beginning and struggling readers of all ages SO many core principles about reading... the concept of the alphabetic principle, letter-sound knowledge, phoneme segmentation, phoneme manipulation (the hardest level of PA), early decoding, and early spelling. Not only does this simple 5-minute Switch It decoding hack help transform non-readers into readers rapidly... ...they also LOVE playing the game! Discover how easily you can boost your students over the hurdles that are blocking them, by downloading our COMPLEMENTARY Switch It Guide. Ready to transform frustration into fruitful reading? Snag your Switch It Guide ReadingSimplified.com/switch-it

08.01.2022 As we transition back to face to face sessions at the Centre, we wanted to update you on the measures our team are taking to maintain your safety and to help stop the spread. We ask that you stay home if you or your child are sick and either call to reschedule OR we can conduct your childs session virtually

08.01.2022 Why can't some students seem to crack the code? To memorize sight words? To build fluency? You've tried every multisensory activity, game, app, and song unde...r the sun.... ...and nothing seems to work! I (Dr. Marnie Ginsberg) faced the same problem with 2 of my failing 6th grade students who couldn't even read Dr. Seuss. After much searching and trial and error, I discovered simple, research-based activities that accelerated these 2 boys over 3 YEARS' GROWTH.... ...in just a matter of months. The game that kicked off all their improvements--Switch It--shows beginning and struggling readers of all ages SO many core principles about reading... the concept of the alphabetic principle, letter-sound knowledge, phoneme segmentation, phoneme manipulation (the hardest level of PA), early decoding, and early spelling. Not only does this simple 5-minute Switch It decoding hack help transform non-readers into readers rapidly... ...they also LOVE playing the game! Discover how easily you can boost your students over the hurdles that are blocking them, by downloading our COMPLEMENTARY Switch It Guide. Ready to transform frustration into fruitful reading? Snag your Switch It Guide ReadingSimplified.com/switch-it

06.01.2022 Kids with dyslexia are already trying harder. It is the type of instruction, done with fidelity, that truly makes a difference. Do you agree?... Thank you, Stand with Jack, for sharing this graphic.

06.01.2022 Please stop saying "Try harder." Thank you, Decoding Dyslexia, for this graphic.

06.01.2022 October is Dyslexia Awareness Month and this October we are asking you to #DoItRed for Dyslexia. Go to our website for more information on ho...w you can join us https://codereadnetwork.org/get-involved/doitred/ You can also sign up for one of our F R E E W E B I N A R S during October! Monday 12th October 2020 at 6.30 pm Webinar 1: Dyslexia Myths & Facts with Lyn Stone https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dyslexia-myths-and-facts-re Monday 26th October 2020 at 7.00 pm Webinar 2: Supporting your child through their school journey with Sarah Asome. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/supporting-your-child-throu #Dyslexia #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #DyslexiaAwareness #LightItRedForDyslexia #DoItRedForDyslexia (whatever you do during October for Dyslexia, please make sure you do it COVID safe!), See more

05.01.2022 It is our responsibility to find approaches that work. Thank you, Dyslexia Allies of WNY, for this graphic. #dyslexia #dyslexiaawareness #dyslexiaawarenessmonth

05.01.2022 Executive Functioning Many people with dyslexia also have ADD or ADHD, which is sometimes called Executive Functioning. These are common challenges for students... with ADD. To learn more about ADD, watch this 10 minute video chat by Susan Barton called Dyslexia, ADD, or Both? https://vimeo.com/230528304 Thank you, Code Read Dyslexia Network, for sharing this graphic. And thanks to Pathway 2 Success for creating it. https://www.facebook.com/Pathway2Success1/ for creating it.

05.01.2022 Love that Henry Winkler is such an awesome advocate for dyslexic kids One out of five kids has some sort of learning challenge. That's a big population to j...ust leave behind. Teachers have this herculean task of having to teach the same amount of information in the same amount of time to the fastest child and [to] the one who learns the slowest. Somebody is going to fall through the cracks. Somebody is getting short-shrifted. - Henry Winkler, actor, dyslexic, author, advocate, legend! #dyslexia #dyslexiaawareness #advocate #untileveryonecanread #icon #henrywinkler #thefonz

05.01.2022 #dyslexia #dysgraphia #dyscalculia #dyspraxia

04.01.2022 Pay attention to behavior Thank you, Pathway 2 Success, for this graphic.

04.01.2022 To all our wonderful families, we ask you to please check this list of locations shared by QLD Health in regards to the most recent cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in Brisbane. If you have been to any of the locations at the times listed, we ask that you contact us immediately to reschedule your childs appointment or opt to conduct your session virtually. We also ask that you continue to monitor any symptoms you or your child experiences aligned with those of COVID-19 so we can keep you and the families of the Centre safe. Thank you for all your support

03.01.2022 Dyslexia is not . . . I do not know who created this graphic, but it is a good one. #dyslexia

03.01.2022 You know that a-ha momentwhen a kid finally gets something or comes up with a brilliant idea of their own? Its priceless.

01.01.2022 I see so many worried parents/carers on ADHD and Dyslexia groups asking the same questions, and concerned about the same issues; that reflect my very own though...ts last year. Should I get my child assessed? My family say he is too young? Her teacher said I should wait until she is older. My partner said he will grow out of it. Being a parent we are always so torn about doing the right thing for our children and not making mistakes, that sometimes we just really struggle to make these decisions, and put them off thinking things will improve. I always say the same thing; listen to your heart. You know your child best. Dont be put off by others. People can be so hung up on labelling a child. Its not labelling ; They are still the same child they were before an assessment. The aim of the assessment process is to work out the childs areas of weakness AND strengths; to evaluate what will help your child to thrive. The diagnosis then enables you to pursue what its needed for your child; to advocate for them. Heidi was age 6 when she received her diagnosis of Dyslexia , and age 7 when she was given her diagnosis of co morbid ADHD. She wasnt too young. She was a perfect candidate. She had been educated for 2 full years prior , and not thrived and developed like her peer group; but she wasnt too old that her self esteem and confidence had taken a battering. Getting a diagnosis for Heidi was the best thing we ever could have done. It has helped Heidi to understand herself; her strengths , her weaknesses , and why she behaves and feels in a certain way. It has enabled me to show Heidi how many wonderful people are out there similar to her , that lead successful and inspirational lives. It has enabled us to access additional support and provisions in school such as extra time in tests, extra support, ability to move around in class whenever she needs to. It has helped us as parents to parent her better and to understand her needs. It has allowed me the opportunity to educate Heidi as she grows up on how to navigate friendships , relationships etc taking into account her personality traits. Hopefully it will help reduce the risk of mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression , self harm etc if we have taught her to communicate and advocate more effectively. It has given us this wonderful opportunity to educate and empower others, challenge stigma, and show the world how awesome Neurodiversity is !