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25.01.2022 The Parent Forum is on again, only a little different this time With the theme Transition in 2020 and Beyond this webinar will provide information to parents or carers about the services and support available for children and young people with a disability. Join in the webinar from your home or with a group of friends and listen to some useful strategies to support your childs transition this year and beyond. Get your questions ready, wed love to hear from you. Follow the link to find out more http://web.seru.sa.edu.au/parent-forum-march-2020/

25.01.2022 Registrations for our 'ONLINE LEARNING' SoSAFE! User Training Course is open now for Monday 16 November 2020. Act fast as this course will fill up fast! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/sosafe-user-training-online

25.01.2022 Here's a useful website for those looking for visuals to promote independent completion of daily living skills, thanks to Do2Learn. http://www.do2learn.com/picturecards/DailyLivingSkills/

24.01.2022 Have you visited the SPELD SA website lately, there are many resources and much information worth revisiting or exploring for the first time. https://www.spelds...a.org.au/ Take a look at the resources tab, there are free webinars that you can work your way through. You can start a webinar, go away and practice something, and then come back to restart where you finished last time. https://www.speldsa.org.au/Resources Many of the resources have been rebranded. The complete series of SOS lessons are now there waiting to be downloaded. https://www.speldsa.org.au/sos-spelling-for-older-students You may notice a new website reader from Claro software, click the green arrow, this was installed to assist those who like to read with the support of a text-to-speech reader. You can learn more about the reader here https://www.clarosoftware.com/ SPELD SA is always looking at ways we can work with our community to support the needs of people who live with specific learning difficulties. Here are some of the wonderful organisations who have been working with SPELD SA over the past couple of years. https://www.speldsa.org.au/supporters "Thank you to all our partners, supporters and our community for the generous support, of which without we couldn't continue to help more people with a learning difficulty"

24.01.2022 Following an extensive literature review a new PLD resource designed to help you look at the teaching of high frequency words with less effort by teaching the r...ight words at the right time and in the right way. To find out more and download the charts go to https://pld-literacy.org/a-rethink-of-high-frequency-word/ See more

24.01.2022 With the holidays just around the corner, there's no better time to engage in Auslan to create more inclusive communities. Our Auslan4Everyone workshop is a gre...at way for the whole family to learn an array of signs for the festive season, birthdays, and an array of celebrations. To learn more about this online event and book your place, simply click the link and we'll guide you through. But act quick, the workshop is selling out! https://www.deafchildrenaustralia.org.au/event

24.01.2022 AUCTION! Domiciliary Equipment - Mobility Products, Specialty Childrens Equipment, Wheelchairs etc (On Site Richmond SA), checkout the website for more information. https://www.evansclarke.com.au/auction_items.aspx?id=41230

23.01.2022 Learning Difficulties Australia will be presenting short Weekly Wednesday Webinars each Wednesday. Their first presenter is Lyn Stone who is well known to many ...across Australia as an expert in literacy. Lyn will be presenting her session on metalanguage. As Lyn says, "The language you use when youre talking about language is vitally important, yet inaccuracies and variations in education are widespread. Some examples: digraphs, diphthongs, blending, sight words, irregular words, phonics, systematic, synthetic - varied definitions abound throughout education. Its not enough to have them properly defined in glossaries here and there. We need to keep acceptable and accepted usage at the forefront of dialogue with teachers, administrators, policy makers and students." The session will be hosted on Zoom. It will commence at 6pm and last for approximately 30-40 minutes. Time: May 13, 2020 06:00 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88658577565 Meeting ID: 886 5857 7565 Please use this registration form to sign up https://lifelongliteracy.com//lda-weekly-wednesday-webina/ The meeting password will be sent to all registrants on Tuesday May 12. Attendance will not be authorised without registration.

23.01.2022 REMINDER: Parents and carers of children with disability are invited to participate in a Behaviour Support webinar forum on Wednesday 4th November Trinh Mai, Assistant Director, Policy and Project Implementation will share useful information about behaviour support and how families can best work with preschool and school staff to achieve agreed approaches. Take the opportunity to email questions prior to the event and/or join in the chat line on the day. Follow the links on our website to find out more and join in. http://web.seru.sa.edu.au/parent-forum-term-4-2020/

22.01.2022 The 2020 Inclusive Education Expo presentations are now available to watch, at your leisure of course Follow the link to find out more. http://web.seru.sa.edu.au/profess/inclusive-education-expo/

22.01.2022 By all accounts the first Parent Forum webinar was a success! Thank you to all those who organised and participated. The theme was Transition in 2020 and Beyond, follow the links to watch the presentation. http://web.seru.sa.edu.au/parent-forum-march-2020/

22.01.2022 SPELD SA Free Parent Workshops In Yorketown SPELD SA is pleased to be able to share a rural and regional event that will be held in Yorketown on Friday 26th and... Saturday 27th June 2020, at the Yorketown RSL & Sports Club. The following 6 free workshops are suitable for parents of children in preschool, junior, primary and secondary school. Numbers are limited, so book early. Some workshops are repeated on the second day. Please share with family, friends and SSOs; teachers and other professionals welcome. Note content is directed at parents. 1. Dyslexia: What it is and how to help at home - Presenter: Sandy Russo This session looks at the problems encountered by students with Dyslexia and the ways in which they can be assisted. Each family attending will receive a copy of the AUSPELD Understanding Learning Difficulties Guide to take home as a reference guide. Friday 26 June 2020: 9:00 am 11:00 am ACDT https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dyslexia-what-it-is-and-how Saturday 27 June 2020: 11:30 am 1:30 pm ACDT https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dyslexia-what-it-is-and-how 2. Hearing Sounds in Words (Phonemic Awareness) a key literacy skill Presenter: Sandy Russo This hands-on workshop will investigate the relationship between hearing sounds in words and the development of literacy reading, writing and spelling. Participants will leave equipped with: an insight into the numerous phonemic (sound) aspects of literacy strategies to support your childs literacy development games and activities to nurture your childs literacy development Suitable for parents of students struggling to spell and read. Saturday 27 June 2020: 9:00 am 11:00 pm ACDT https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/hearing-sounds-in-words-pho 3. Technology that helps dyslexic students - Presenter: Sandy Russo Come and look at some of the best assistive and remedial software for students (all ages) who have difficulties in literacy and numeracy. We will explore what works and how to use it. Saturday 27 June 2020: 2:00 pm 4:00 pm ACDT https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/technology-that-helps-dysle 4. Using a six box in planning all genres all year levels paper based or PowerPoint Presenter: Sandy Russo Writing involves many processes and by the time pen touches paper and the challenge of working out how to spell the first word or even which word to use is reached by a struggling writer, the rest of their ideas have disappeared from their memory. This session focuses on how a six box structure can be used when planning any writing task in a paper based form and in PowerPoint. The six box structure is also easily used in a PowerPoint platform which helps students with working memory issues. You will leave the session with the knowledge of how to use a six box and the different strategies and programs that Sandy finds useful with the students she works with. Friday 26 June 2020: 2:30 pm 4:30 pm ACDT https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/using-a-six-box-in-planning 5. Developing their Vocabulary Presenter: Sandy Russo Reading and talking with children plays an important role in developing their vocabulary. The more you read to children and then discuss what you have read, the more understanding students get about words and their world. This session will look at how you can help your child develop stronger vocabularies, from pre-schoolers to high schoolers using books, playing games, watching film clips and having discussions on a daily basis. We will also look at shades of meanings of words and idioms and sayings your child may find hard to understand. Friday 26 June 2020: 11:30 am 1:30 pm ACDT https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/developing-their-vocabulary Events in other rural and regional areas will be shared as they are organised. If you book in and are unable to attend please let us know so that we can re-issue the seat. [email protected] Thank you to the Hon John Gardner MP for supporting this initiative.

22.01.2022 Just one place left!!

21.01.2022 The clean out is continuing. We still have items available, corner chairs and standing frames etc. Call us Tuesday on 82352871, if youre interested.

21.01.2022 ONE DAY TO GO until the 2020 Inclusive Education Online Expo Launch. Initially open to Department for Education educators and staff. No need to register, just follow the links to Plink on our website and watch any one or more of the informative presentations from tomorrow. Check out our website for more information. http://web.seru.sa.edu.au/profess/inclusive-education-expo/

20.01.2022 Congratulations to SSS and Brighton Secondary School (BSS) student Jessye Campbell, who is the most worthy recipient of the "Gibson Secondary School Award" at t...his week's BSS Valedictory and Presentation Evening. The award is presented to the Year 12 student who has demonstrated exemplary resilience to complete their secondary schooling to an outstanding level. Forward to 1hr55min37secs of this linked video (tinyurl.com/y4p9l2xr) to view Jessye receiving her award. Image description: BSS student Jessye Campbell is standing on a stage, holding an award certificate. To her right stands BSS Principal Tony Lunniss, who presented the award to her. See more

20.01.2022 Didn't get a chance to attend a SeptemberFest Parent Forum workshop? Watch the presentations here to find out more about Interoception, Student Support Services, Post School Options and Social Skills. And please take the time to complete the short survey to help inform future events. http://web.seru.sa.edu.au/parent-forum-septemberfest-2020/

20.01.2022 FREE WEBINAR ON PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF INTEROCEPTION IN THE HOME AND CLASSROOM Following our recent topic about Interoception, this webinar will focus on spec...ific Interoception strategies for use at home and school, that will support and develop self-regulation skills. To register for our upcoming webinar, click the link here https://www.positivepartnerships.com.au//practical-applica

19.01.2022 For those with students struggling with Maths and Numbersense, SPELD NSW has a fantastic downloadable pdf with suggestions of useful apps and online programs that can help goto https://www.speldnsw.org.au//Maths-Apps-and-Online-Program

19.01.2022 We launched our Hello, my name is campaign last week to raise awareness about Auslan. We are inviting people to sign this message and to spell their names in Au...slan. To help with this, over the next few days we will be sharing images of the Auslan Alphabet to help you spell your name. Todays letters are F to J. We invite you to practice your Hello, my name message, video it, and post it on your social channels next week, during National Week of Deaf People. Join the many high profile people taking part. Find out more at deafchildrenaustralia.org.au/hellomynameis #deafchildrenaustralia #dcahellomynameis #deafandhardofhearing #deafteens #deafconnection #deaf #hardofhearing #deafexperiences #deafsupport #deafcommunity #supportcoordination #parentmentorprogram

19.01.2022 2 days to go!! The Parent Forum webinar is on this Friday Join in the webinar from your home or with a group of friends and listen to some useful strategies to support your childs transition this year and beyond. Get your questions ready, wed love to hear from you. Follow the link to find out more http://web.seru.sa.edu.au/parent-forum-march-2020/

19.01.2022 FREE WEBINAR IN INTEROCEPTION Interoception is the sense of our internal body it is how we know how we feel. For people on the autism spectrum, interoception ...is often atypical. This makes it harder to recognise and manage feelings and emotions. This webinar introduces the concept of interoception, why it is important and provides practical tips to improve your own or others interoception. To be part of an interactive 60 minutes where you will have the opportunity to listen, share and learn with parents/carers, teachers and others who support individuals on the autism spectrum, click here - https://www.positivepartnerships.com.au//web/interoception #interoception #internalbody #feelings #strategies #freewebinar

18.01.2022 There will be major electrical work carried out on site this weekend. Unfortunately this will mean that our website will be down but hopefully only for today. We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

18.01.2022 Are you are a parent to a baby or pre-school child who is deaf or hard of hearing? We offer Auslan classes, a parent mentor program, POD Support Network, and i...n 2021 we are launching a range of exciting new resources to support language development and interaction! Want to know more? Register your interest on our website. https://www.deafchildrenaustralia.org.au/services-for-0-5

18.01.2022 Workshops for parents and family members! Join our Relationships and Sexuality workshops. We are running a series of free workshops for parents and family me...mbers of people with intellectual disability on the topics of Sexuality and Disability Relationships Education Puberty Boundary Setting and Protective Behaviours Workshops are being run in northern and southern suburbs August to November 2020. Bookings essential. Call SACID on 8352 4416 or email [email protected] for more info. Download all workshop info here - https://www.sacid.org.au//Final_All_In_One_Sexuality_Works See more

17.01.2022 Join us for this Global Accessibility Awareness Day.

17.01.2022 SPELD SA Free Parent Workshops In Mt Barker SPELD SA is pleased to be able to share a rural and regional event that will be held on Friday 18th and Saturday 19t...h September 2020 at Cornerstone College, 68 Adelaide Road Mt Barker SA 5251 The following 8 free workshops are suitable for parents of children in preschool, junior, primary and secondary schools. Numbers are limited, so book early. Some workshops are repeated on the second day. Please share with family, friends and SSOs, teachers and other professionals, all welcome. Note content is directed at parents. 1. Dyslexia: What it is and how to help at home - Presenter: Sandy Russo This session looks at the problems encountered by students with dyslexia (all ages) and the ways in which they can be assisted. Each family attending will receive a copy of the AUSPELD Understanding Learning Difficulties Guide to take home as a reference guide. Fri. 18 September 2020: 9:00 am 11:00 am ACDT https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dyslexia-what-it-is-and-how Sat. 19 September 2020: 2:00 pm 4:00 pm ACDT https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dyslexia-what-it-is-and-how 2. Sensory Integration - making sense of our bodies - Presenter: Jan Daly Sensory integration is crucial for successful functioning, self-esteem, socialisation, concentration, and learning. This hands-on workshop explores the various components of sensory integration and its role in development and learning. Many children experience an imbalance in their sensory development, impacting their day-to-day capabilities and interaction. this informative and motivating workshop provides simple practical strategies and resources for use at both home and school, with examples of how to integrate these across a range of activities. Suitable for parents, teachers, SSOs, tutors, and the wider community, with particular emphasis on preschool and primary-aged children. Fri. 18 September 2020: 9:00 am 11:00 am ACDT https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/sensory-integration-making- 3. Hearing Sounds in Words (Phonemic Awareness) a key literacy skill - Presenter: Sandy Russo This hands-on workshop will investigate the relationship between hearing sounds in words and the development of literacy reading, writing and spelling. Participants will leave equipped with: an insight into the numerous phonemic (sound) aspects of literacy strategies to support your childs literacy development games and activities to nurture your childs literacy development Suitable for parents of students struggling to spell and read Fri. 18 September 2020: 11.30 am 1:30 pm ACDT https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/hearing-sounds-in-words-pho 4. An Introduction to Inference (Reading comprehension)- Presenter: Jan Daly Reading Detectives - Inference A Key Reading Comprehension Skill Inference is one the most important yet trickiest reading comprehension skills to both teach and learn. If not mastered, the reader may often only read at a superficial level, missing many key and often veiled messages. This interactive fun and practical workshop, demonstrating how readers are real-life detectives, investigates the skill of inference, considers relevant strategies and actively engages participants in fun and practical inference activities. Fri. 18 September 2020: 11:30 pm 1:30 pm ACDT https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/an-introduction-to-inferenc 5. Writing using a six box in planning all genres all year levels paper based or PowerPoint - Presenter: Sandy Russo Writing involves many processes and by the time pen touches paper and the challenge of working out how to spell the first word or even which word to use is reached by a struggling writer, the rest of their ideas have disappeared from their memory. This session focuses on how a six box structure can be used when planning any writing task in a paper based form and in PowerPoint. The six box structure is also easily used in a PowerPoint platform which helps students with working memory issues. You will leave the session with the knowledge of how to use a six box and the different strategies and programs that Sandy finds useful with the students she works with. Fri. 18 September 2020: 2:00 pm 4:00 pm ACDT https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/using-a-six-box-in-planning 6. Resilience and Self-Esteem - Presenter: Jan Daly Brain research reveals that emotions, such as anxiety, anger and depression, place us in a state of alert - fight or flight impacting our state of alertness and ability to concentrate and learn. This practical workshop, through interactive activities, provides support for parents to equip children with the strategies to develop optimism, positive self-esteem, resilience and a growth mindset. These aim to assist them to overcome obstacles, meet challenges assuredly, feel included and happy, and continually learn, developing into calm, optimistic and self-assured young people. Fri. 18 September 2020: 2:00 pm 4:00 pm ACDT https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/resilience-and-self-esteem- Sat 19 September 2020: 2:00 pm 4:00 pm ACDT https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/resilience-and-self-esteem- 7. Dyscalculia: Developing an insight into number in a meaningful, hands-on and fun way: Number Sense Fun! Pattern work! - Presenter: Jan Daly Number sense is the basis for mathematical understanding and development. Numbers follow patterns! Patterns are fun! Through hands-on activities, use of concrete materials, and considering the many ways we use and apply number in our daily activities, participants will investigate and develop a resource of simple fun ways (including strategies, activities and games) they apply or use at home and in the community to assist their child master a solid understanding of number. Suitable for parents of Preschool to Year 4 Sat. 19 September 2020: 9:00 am 11:00 am ACDT https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dyscalculia-developing-an-i 8. Executive Functioning Skills Focus on R-6 (but relevant to all year levels). Presenter: Jan Daly Assist your child develop the 10-key executive functioning skills for everyday task participation and completion. Executive functioning skills are the set of mental skills that enable individuals to effectively and successfully participate in activities and interactions and complete everyday tasks, (inclusive of planning, organisation, time management, working memory, self-monitoring, self-control, attention, task initiation, flexible thinking, and perseverance). We all have areas of strength and weakness with these skills, but some individuals find these particularly challenging, e.g. those with Specific Learning Disorders (e.g. dyslexia), ADHD, ADD and ASD. In this hands-on workshop, participants will gain an introductory insight into each of the 10 key executive functioning skills, and examine simple strategies, while simultaneously preparing relevant visuals/materials to take home to assist children develop these skills. Sat. 19 September 2020: 11.30 am 1:30 pm ACDT https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/executive-functioning-skill Events in other rural and regional areas will be shared as they are organised. If you book in and are unable to attend please let us know so that we can re-issue the seat. [email protected] Thank you to the Hon John Gardner MP for supporting this initiative.

16.01.2022 Have you seen the Parent Forum Webinar June 2020 - Transition in 2020 and beyond, yet? The webinar provides information about strategies for supporting your child at transition points, the process for children and students to enrol in a specialised education option and transition planning for year 7 students to be educated in high school in 2022. Follow the link to view the webinar and if you get a chance complete the survey, wed love to hear your feedback. http://web.seru.sa.edu.au/parent-forum/

15.01.2022 You may have seen the recent movement #OwnVoices on twitter. It refers to the lack of diversity of people living with a disability within the Australian publis...hing industry. This article shares five books by Australian disabled writers that reveal insights into their lives and daily challenges. These books may be good additions to your school libraries! See more

14.01.2022 Here's an example of how South Australians are rising to the challenge. Students at Adelaide High School have filmed a special video using sign language to hel...p spread the important message about how to stay safe during the next 6 days. Although we will be physically distanced for the next little while, I believe we have never been more united. Thank you South Australia.

13.01.2022 Are you preparing your NDIS Plan? Join our 10:30 am or 6pm information session this Monday and learn how to make the most of your NDIS plan. The information ses...sions have been receiving excellent reviews: I have been on both sides of the fence and yet still learned new stuff, so thank you. All presenters were clear, concise and relevant Very logical, and well set out and clear! Register here: https://www.deafchildrenaustralia.org.au/event

13.01.2022 Parents, guardians and carers thank you. As 2020 draws to a close, we wanted to say a BIG thank you for everything you've done during this extraordinary year. We've asked a lot from you, and you’ve delivered every step of the way. So, here’s to you!

12.01.2022 Introducing our new online mentoring course. It provides a fun and engaging way for students aged 12 to 15 years to build social connections and confidence in a... safe and supportive environment. Over 4 weeks, participants will make new friends, develop new skills to self-advocate and manage challenges from our inspiring mentors. www.deafchildrenaustralia.org.au/what-s-on

12.01.2022 Were having a clean out!!! If youre interested in any access equipment (kelly Chairs, potty chairs, standing frames (sml), floor sitters, corner chairs or cloud chairs) then please let us know as soon as possible

11.01.2022 Do you know a talented child who is sick, disadvantaged or has special needs? The Variety SA Heart Scholarship applications are open and we want to hear from all kids who have a challenge to overcome and a talent to pursue! Apply now -https://bit.ly/2NGgz3l

10.01.2022 Were celebrating SEPTEMBERFEST 2020 with Parent webinars and workshops. Starting on Tuesday 8th there will be a webinar on the Interoception Parent/Caregiver booklet and Student Support Services, then on Wednesday 16th September, a workshop on Post School Options for young people with disability and finishing on Tuesday 22nd with a workshop on Social Skills. Check out our website for more information and registrations http://web.seru.sa.edu.au/parent-forum-septemberfest-2020/

10.01.2022 It's time to kick off the Festive Season with a fun-filled online Auslan workshop that celebrates all aspects of the holiday and New Year period! This class is ...designed for the entire family and will help bolster your Auslan skills, focusing on celebratory greetings and Christmas terminology. This means greater communication and enjoyment throughout the most wonderful time of the year! By following the link and signing up to our November workshop, you can ensure a Merry Christmas for every member of the family: https://www.deafchildrenaustralia.org.au/event

09.01.2022 Getting ready for a new chapter? Entering high school can be one of the most exciting times in a young person's life, but it may also come with a degree of anx...iety. Making sure you and your child are equipped with the tools and confidence to get the most from their transition into high school, this online session will address the unique challenges deaf or hard of hearing people can face. Follow the link for more information on the topics to be addressed, and to book a place in this priceless preparation: https://www.deafchildrenaustralia.org.au/event

07.01.2022 Did you know? Auslan us a uniquely Australian language used by approximately 30,000 people! To celebrate this uniquely Australian language, learn how to sign y...our name, and share it on social to show your support! Today is a great day to do it as it is International Day of Sign Languages. Click here to find out more: https://www.deafchildrenaustralia.org.au/hellomynameis #HelloMyNameIs #DCAHelloMyNameIs

06.01.2022 How do I teach my child with intellectual disability about Puberty?! Lets tackle it together! Join SACID in a FREE Puberty workshop for parents! W...hen: 31st August and 1st October Learn teaching strategies that cover - public and private - body changes - hygiene - menstrual management - sexual health - healthy relationships Call SACID on 8352 4416 or email [email protected] Read more at https://www.sacid.org.au//Final_All_In_One_Sexuality_Works See more

05.01.2022 FREE WEBINAR ON UNDERSTANDING BEHAVIOUR Understanding behaviour lays the foundation for all that we do when supporting a person on the autism spectrum. If be...haviour is everything we do, then it is important to consider that all behaviours serve a purpose. In this webinar, we will further explore these concepts through a planned, proactive approach to understanding the behaviour itself and the impacting factors as well as sharing a range of resources and supports for you to consider. For more information about the webinar and to register, click the links below. Monday 2nd November 2020 - https://www.positivepartnerships.com.au/workshop/ Thursday 5th November 2020 - https://www.positivepartnerships.com.au/workshop/

05.01.2022 Michelle Garcia Winner talks about Expected/Unexpected, Social Behavior Mapping and avoiding assumptions. Thank you Autism Society of Florida for the interview ...and having us! Heres the direct link to Thinking About You Thinking About Me: https://bit.ly/2Xffo0d. Feel free to use coupon code: Social10 to receive 10% off of new product purchases that ship See more

05.01.2022 This year marks the 17th Inclusive Education Expo and is the first to be held online Initially it will be open to Department for Education leaders, educators, school service officers, early childhood workers and support services staff. Recorded presentations will be available on Plink from 6 July to 11 October 2020. Check out our website for more information. http://web.seru.sa.edu.au/profess/inclusive-education-expo/

03.01.2022 We want to hear from Young People Living with a Learning Difficulty What: Meeting with Helen Connolly, SA’s Commissioner for Children and Young People (CCYP) W...ho: Young people with learning difficulty When: Monday 23rd November 5.30-6.30pm Venue: CCYP Office, 251 Morphett Street, Adelaide There will be an area for parents if they wish to stay during the consultation. Helen Connolly, SA’s Commissioner for Children and Young People (CCYP) would like to know what matters most to this group of South Australians and invites them to meet with her so that she can hear their views in person. This is an opportunity for young people with a disability to tell Helen what is important to them, now and for the future. Helen will use the information to try and get things changed for the better, so that the wellbeing of children and young people living with disability in South Australia can be improved. If you have any further questions, please contact Sonia Regan via email to [email protected] https://form.jotform.com/SPELDSA/SPELDSA-Young-People

03.01.2022 FREE WEBINAR ON TECH TOOLS TO SUPPORT ACCESSIBLE LEARNING During this webinar, we will be looking at technological tools for the classroom and home that can sup...port academic goals. Our resident tech expert Craig Smith will be exploring literacy and writing tools for computers and iPads, demonstrating accessibility functions on these devices and sharing how to put together a suite of digital learning tools to support daily classroom learning goals. Secure your place now by clicking on the link to register as these webinars will fill up quickly - https://www.positivepartnerships.com.au//tech-tools-to-sup

02.01.2022 This Parenting SA workshop was extremely popular. Madhavi Nawana Parker shares her knowledge with us all on handling sibling conflict https://youtu.be/q47yiNoa9...cQ Please visit their site to see all of their information, workshops, webinars and videos they have to offer. https://parenting.sa.gov.au/parenting-seminars-and-videos

02.01.2022 Places are filling fast for the face to face SeptemberFest Parent Forum sessions on Post School Options and Social Skills. Follow the link to register now and secure your place http://web.seru.sa.edu.au/parent-forum-septemberfest-2020/

02.01.2022 SPELD SA Free Parent Workshops In Aldinga. We are pleased to be able to share a rural and regional event that will be held on Friday 4th and Saturday 5th Septem...ber 2020 at the Aldinga Community Centre, 7 Stewart Avenue, Aldinga Beach SA The following 8 free workshops are suitable for parents of children in preschool, junior, primary and secondary schools. Numbers are limited, so book early. Some workshops are repeated on the second day. Please share with family, friends and SSOs, teachers and other professionals, all welcome. Note content is directed at parents. 1. Dyslexia: What it is and how to help at home - Presenter: Sandy Russo This session looks at the problems encountered by students with dyslexia (all ages) and the ways in which they can be assisted. Each family attending will receive a copy of the AUSPELD Understanding Learning Difficulties Guide to take home as a reference guide. Fri. 4 September 2020: 9:00 am 11:00 am ACDT https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dyslexia-what-it-is-and-how Sat. 5 September 2020: 11:30 pm 1:30 pm ACDT https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dyslexia-what-it-is-and-how 2. Developing their Vocabulary Presenter: Sandy Russo Reading and talking with children plays an important role in developing their vocabulary. The more you read to children and then discuss what you have read, the more understanding students get about words and their world. This session will look at how you can help your child develop stronger vocabularies, from pre-schoolers to high schoolers using books, playing games, watching film clips and having discussions on a daily basis. We will also look at shades of meanings of words and idioms and sayings your child may find hard to understand. Fri. 4 September 2020: 11:30 am 1:30 pm ACDT https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/developing-their-vocabulary 3. Writing using a six box in planning all genres all year levels paper based or PowerPoint - Presenter: Sandy Russo Writing involves many processes and by the time pen touches paper and the challenge of working out how to spell the first word or even which word to use is reached by a struggling writer, the rest of their ideas have disappeared from their memory. This session focuses on how a six box structure can be used when planning any writing task in a paper based form and in PowerPoint. The six box structure is also easily used in a PowerPoint platform which helps students with working memory issues. You will leave the session with the knowledge of how to use a six box and the different strategies and programs that Sandy finds useful with the students she works with. Fri. 4 September 2020: 2:00 pm 4:00 pm ACDT https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/using-a-six-box-in-planning 4. Hearing Sounds in Words (Phonemic Awareness) a key literacy skill Presenter: Sandy Russo This hands-on workshop will investigate the relationship between hearing sounds in words and the development of literacy reading, writing and spelling. Participants will leave equipped with: an insight into the numerous phonemic (sound) aspects of literacy strategies to support your childs literacy development games and activities to nurture your childs literacy development Suitable for parents of students struggling to spell and read Sat. 5 September 2020: 9:00 am 11:00 am ACDT https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/hearing-sounds-in-words-pho 5. Dyscalculia: Number Sense Fun! Pattern work! - Presenter: Jan Daly Number sense is the basis for mathematical understanding and development. Numbers follow patterns! Patterns are fun! Through hands-on activities, use of concrete materials, and considering the many ways we use and apply number in our daily activities, participants will investigate and develop a resource of simple fun ways (including strategies, activities and games) they apply or use at home and in the community to assist their child master a solid understanding of number. Suitable for parents of Preschool to Year 4 Sat. 5 September 2020: 9:00 am 11:00 am ACDT https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dyscalculia-number-sense-fu 6. An Introduction to Inference (Reading comprehension)- Presenter: Jan Daly Reading Detectives - Inference A Key Reading Comprehension Skill Inference is one the most important yet trickiest reading comprehension skills to both teach and learn. If not mastered, the reader may often only read at a superficial level, missing many key and often veiled messages. This interactive fun and practical workshop, demonstrating how readers are real-life detectives, investigates the skill of inference, considers relevant strategies and actively engages participants in fun and practical inference activities. Sat. 5 September 2020: 11:30 am 1:30 pm ACDT https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/an-introduction-to-inferenc 7. Technology that helps dyslexic students - Presenter: Sandy Russo Come and look at some of the best assistive and remedial software for students (all ages) who have difficulties in literacy and numeracy. We will explore what works and how to use it. Sat. 5 September 2020: 2:00 pm 4:00 pm ACDT https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/technology-that-helps-dysle 8. Resilience and Self-Esteem - Presenter: Jan Daly Brain research reveals that emotions, such as anxiety, anger and depression, place us in a state of alert - fight or flight impacting our state of alertness and ability to concentrate and learn. This practical workshop, through interactive activities, provides support for parents to equip children with the strategies to develop optimism, positive self-esteem, resilience and a growth mindset. These aim to assist them to overcome obstacles, meet challenges assuredly, feel included and happy, and continually learn, developing into calm, optimistic and self-assured young people. Sat. 5 September 2020: 2:00 pm 4:00 pm ACDT https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/resilience-and-self-esteem- Events in other rural and regional areas will be shared as they are organised. If you book in and are unable to attend please let us know so that we can re-issue the seat. [email protected] Thank you to the Hon John Gardner MP for supporting this initiative.

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01.01.2022 On 2nd December, we celebrated the end of 2020 with a playgroup at the Adelaide Zoo. The setting and weather were perfect, lots of families were able to attend. The baby giraffe was a big favourite along with the bird show and feeding the seals. We finished the day with a small graduation ceremony for those heading to school; it was a great way to end the year. Hopefully, in 2021, there will be lots more opportunity for playgroups and get togethers. The EIS team would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.