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25.01.2022 The ASDetect app is a free app designed based on research conducted at the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre at Latrobe University. The app guides parents of children aged 11-30 months through simple assessment processes to consider their child’s risk of Autism. The assessment method was found to be 83% accurate (more than 13 times more accurate than the next best similar tool). If you’re a parent, please check out the app. If you’re a professional who works with childre...n in this age group, please support their research through the study below.

23.01.2022 This week is Speech Pathology Week and the focus is on ‘Communicating with Confidence’. In response to COVID-19, most people are now wearing masks and standing ...1.5 metres apart. This presents some new challenges for everyone, but especially people with hearing loss or communication difficulties. Tips for communicating while wearing masks and being physically distant: Make eye contact Don’t shout Take your time speaking Use your eyebrows and hands to make gestures Nod or shake your head Ask follow-up questions Utilise written communication a white board or speech to text apps can be helpful

23.01.2022 Talkativity respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands in which we live, play and work. We give our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. This week is NAIDOC Week. While things still look a little different this year, NAIDOC remains a week to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Around our community, and online there are many opportunities to learn, explore, celebrate and support First Nat...ions people. We look forward to sharing with you our experiences from this week, and would love for you to share yours with us. #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC2020

23.01.2022 HAPPY HALLOWEEN

22.01.2022 Whether you are going through a communication challenge or not, I believe these inspiring stories are relatable and applicable when faced with challenges in lif...e. A conversation close to my heart as I recently shared why I wrote Paralyzed. Australia recently celebrated Speech Pathology Week with a focus on communicating with confidence, during this time of awareness and education I wanted to bring individuals together to share experiences, exchange ideas, and ask questions. I am very proud to share a glimpse of it here, in the hope that anyone going through a similar journey may find something useful in it. A HUGE thank you to my incredible speech therapist Therese Eastern Suburbs Speech Pathology who is a total inspiration, a warrior woman for so many. And the amazing Tim Kittel, who is the President of Speech Pathology Australia, thank you for your time and guidance, and to everyone who joined the call - thank you for opening your hearts and sharing your inspiring stories of strength and resilience. Go to https://speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/ if you’d like to learn more and check out the end of the video for some very useful links and check out the full video here: youtu.be/nJRHqG36k8o

21.01.2022 Occupational Therapy week is coming to a close and our team are beaming after a fun-filled week celebrating all that is OT! In the spirit of celebrating our wonderful OT's and all that they do, we asked them to answer the question one of our most commonly asked questions - What is Occupational Therapy? #OTweek #OTAus #otweek2020 #ThisisOT

21.01.2022 All feelings are ok, even if they’re uncomfortable.

20.01.2022 Prisca and Harika are 4th year Occupational Therapy students from La Trobe University. The students are currently completing their final 8-week placement at Talkativity before entering the profession as OT graduates. "Through this experience, we have adapted to a new service delivery model Telehealth, and navigated away from the traditional practice of providing a face to face service. We've developed the type of language and communication skills to use with children, we've... learned new ways of implementing activities that are creative and engaging and we've practiced the application of conducting an evidence-based and family centred program." The team at Talkativity have thoroughly enjoyed supporting Prisca and Harika and wish them all the best! #talkativity #occupationaltherapy #placementstudents #latrobeuniversity

20.01.2022 Keep yourself updated. Our services for 2020. - https://mailchi.mp/talkativity/update-15-june-561584

19.01.2022 This week is Speech Pathology week. Communication looks very different at the moment. This week we will be thinking, talking and sharing about communicating with confidence, and what that means to people right now.

18.01.2022 City of Casey have some great colouring in sheets for their competition. Did you know colouring in can be a great way to learn new vocabulary? Having a rich vocabulary is so important to our ability to communicate clearly and effectively and achieve our lifelong goals. What vocabulary can you help develop whilst colouring with someone you care about? ... Tier 1: basic everyday words, high frequency. For example: head, leg, grass, tree, food, eat, in, under, run, hide, brown, soft Tier 2: high frequency but more specific words, may have multiple meanings. For example: habitat, bank, powerful, pointed, vocal, twice, vegetation Tier 3: highly specific words, used infrequently and usually related to specialist areas of study. For example: scientific animal names, genus, species, omnivore, marsupial

17.01.2022 There’s a real wombat stew of emotions bubbling away for Victorians at the moment- with lashings of worry, frustration and disappointment in the mix. May we all have strong helpings of determination, resolve and hope too. We can do this.

16.01.2022 We have been speaking up to make sure that informal respite support is available for families with children with disability under the stage 3 and 4 restrictions.... We can now confirm that children with disability in Metro Melbourne and Regional Victoria can: Go to a relative’s or family friend’s home for care, including overnight care. This must be a pre-existing arrangement. Travel more than 5km and travel during curfew to get to the relative or family friend. Relatives and family friends can also come to your home to assist with the care of children with disability. This is allowed under the care and compassionate grounds.

14.01.2022 Thanks Frankston Arts Centre! We have many industrious inventors in our community. I hope some of you can make it. Have some fun, get your fingers moving and brain flexing.

13.01.2022 Iconic works of art are now accessible to everyone. National Gallery of Victoria have partnered with Description Victoria to create detailed audio descriptions ...of artworks from the NGV collection. Alongside each artwork is two tracks, one with the description of the artwork, and one with a piece of music that has been chosen to complement the work. Tap here to take it in: https://bit.ly/38olcJ1

13.01.2022 We, and many of you, are very concerned about the planned Independent Assessment process for NDIS. Before this system has even been rolled out beyond the trial site, the AAT (the tribunal responsible for resolving conflicts with the NDIA and NDIS participants) has dismissed the validity of independent assessments. What this will mean for the future of independent assessments we will need to wait and see. It’s certainly a step in the right direction.

12.01.2022 When are we returning to face to face services? The short answer is, we don't have a date, and we don't know when we will set a date. Here's what we do know: * we will always prioritise the long term health and safety of our community, including our team, over short term discomfort * any urgent services are still being provided, even if these need to be face to face.... * where face to face services are necessary, these will be with a suitable clinician, however your regular clinician may not be available. * we are working with our team, and some schools, to hopefully return to some schools in term 3. Please be mindful this is a process, and we are not in a position to provide promises or discuss details of this as yet. We promise, as soon as we have something confirmed, the people who need to know, will know. In the meantime, here is what you can do: Share your feedback with our management team: https://form.jotform.com/200163850786861 Request a risk review if you feel your urgent needs are not currently being met: https://form.jotform.com/201608036170849 Let us know your circumstances have changed: https://form.jotform.co/93298167993881

11.01.2022 For our families of children with autism, particularly those with new diagnoses there is a fantastic online workshop that is currently available for free! This is a great chance to connect with other parents, learn more about autism and evidence based therapy to meet your child’s goals.

11.01.2022 Nicky is one of our dedicated Occupational Therapists here at Talkativity. Join us in wishing her a Happy Birthday! Nicky joined the Talkativitiy team in 2019 following experience working in community based settings with participants living with intellectual disabilities and neurological conditions. Nicky’s interest areas include working with children with neurodevelopmental and physical challenges, and additionally prescribing appropriate assistive technology.... When Nicky isn't working her magic with clients and families, she enjoys spending time on her hobby farm with her horses and dogs. #happybirthday #occupationaltherapy #talkativity

11.01.2022 We can confirm that home visits for caregiving do not count towards your one household visit each day. This means if a friend or relative is visiting your ho...me to help care for your child, you can still visit another home or have another family come to visit on the same day. Your child can also go to a friend or relative's home for respite care, which doesn't count towards the one household visit per day either. It's especially important to keep your home COVID-Safe when anyone comes to visit. Here are some tips from the Department of Health and Human Services on how to prepare: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-home-safet

10.01.2022 Loved by many, children’s show Bluey is now audio described. The show is now accessible to children who are blind or vision-impaired with the launch of the ABC Australia’s audio description service. Tap to find other shows that are also audio described https://ab.co/3eCehhr

10.01.2022 Talkativity is closed for the holidays! Take care, we will see you all in 2021!

10.01.2022 Talkativity celebrates Juel Andrade, Occupational Therapist. After graduating from ACU, Juel began her career in paediatrics at Talkativity. Juel enjoys working with younger children, targeting functional skills and executive functioning. During her studies, Juel developed a passion for working with clients who have neurodevelopmental and neurological conditions, to achieve their goals. When Juel isn’t working her magic with clients and families, she enjoys developing artisti...c pieces, watching movies, listening to music and socialising with friends. Happy Birthday, Juel!

10.01.2022 True, personal motivation, and having the right support is such a huge contributing factor in our ability to learn. There are so many options when we are ready. Congratulations Dale

10.01.2022 This NAIDOC Week we will be celebrating some outstanding books by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors and illustrators, starting with 'Cooee Mittigar:... A Story on Darug Songlines' written by Jasmine Seymour and illustrated by Leanne Mulgo Watson. 'Cooee Mittigar' (published by Magabala Books) was Shortlisted for the 2020 CBCA Award for New Illustrator. Head to the Reading Time website for the review: http://readingtime.com.au/cooee-mittigar-a-story-on-darug-s #NAIDOC2020'

09.01.2022 A return to remote and flexible learning for most students has been confirmed by Dan Andrews this morning. We welcome the decision for Special Schools to remain open. We also welcome the decision that children with a disability who attend mainstream school are able to attend, either part time or full time. This will make things much easier for many families. ... It will be a tricky time for everyone. Please reach out if you are needing additional supports at this time.

09.01.2022 BREAKING NEWS : The Premier has just announced changes in schools for Term 3 in metro Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire. Monday 13th July - Students at specia...l schools return to school and students in Year 11 and 12 at mainstream schools are back at school. Monday 20th July - Students in Prep to Year 10 at mainstream schools go back to learning from home. In making the announcement Premier Dan Andrews, the Deputy Premier and Minister for Education James Merlino acknowledged just how difficult learning from home was for students with disability. All students with disability have the option of going to school where they will be supervised and supported to do the learning activities set by their classroom teacher. Students with disability can attend part-time or full-time. Students with disabilities includes all students with additional needs, not just those with Program for Students with Disability (PSD) funding.

08.01.2022 Thank you Osteopathy Connections for the timely reminder.

08.01.2022 Congratulations to Dr Cathy Foley, Australia’s next Chief Scientist. Dyslexia is a learning disability specific to the skills of reading and writing. Dyslexia is not an indication of a persons ability to think and learn. ... Most people with dyslexia learn to read and write when they are able to access the right supports. There are many assistive technology options, both specialised, and part of everyday technology, which are useful for people who find reading and writing difficult. For more information check out SPELD Victoria - Dyslexia and Specific Learning Difficulties Support

04.01.2022 We encourage everyone over the age of 2 to wear a mask if at all possible. We do understand this isn’t something everyone can do. Some people will take extra time to be comfortable with wearing a mask. ... Some people will need help from their support team to learn to be comfortable with masks. Some people may never be able to tolerate masks. If you can, please do your part. Keep yourself, and others as safe as possible by wearing your mask when out of your home. If you have questions, or need help, please chat with your clinician.