For many years we have debated terminology for describing the needs of children with communication impairment across the globe. Researchers, specialists, clinicians, parents and individuals with lived experience of the conditions have contributed to these discussions. The IALP Child Speech Committee have organised a series of panel meetings to discuss the overlap and distinctions between the label ‘Speech Sound Disorder’ and other closely related conditions. We invite you to join these meetings which will consist of short presentations by…
Find out more »Better Conversations with Aphasia Poster Handout Read me This webinar provides an overview of the Better Conversations approach to communication partner training for people with aphasia and their family communication partners for speech and language therapists who are new to this therapy approach. Participants will develop an understanding of how aphasia affects everyday conversations, and the principles of the Better Conversations approach to communication partner training. After this training, participants will be able to identify conversation barriers affecting people with…
Find out more »In June 2020, a special interest group on Terminology for Child Language Disorders (TCLD) was formed in pursuit of agreement in terminology and diagnostic criteria among researchers, speech-language therapists (SLTs), paediatricians and educational professionals. The TCLD group produced a document in late 2021 summarizing the recommendations on the diagnostic terms and criteria to be used for child speech, language and communication disorders in Hong Kong. It was supplemented by a pre-recorded lecture and a diagnostic label exercise* (link: https://speechtherapy.org.hk/diagnostic-terminology-for-child-language-disorders-in-chinese/). An…
Find out more »Estill Voice Training® teaches isolated control of individual anatomical structures within the voice production system. It emphasizes voluntary control of 13 parts of the vocal mechanism with a particular focus on vocal health and aesthetic freedom. When you master the basic movements of healthy vocal function, you unlock endless possibilities in your voice and develop kinesthetic awareness of your patient’s voice. You will be able to feel what parts of structures they are using to produce the disordered voice, so…
Find out more »Estill Voice Training® teaches isolated control of individual anatomical structures within the voice production system. It emphasizes voluntary control of 13 parts of the vocal mechanism with a particular focus on vocal health and aesthetic freedom. When you master the basic movements of healthy vocal function, you unlock endless possibilities in your voice and develop kinesthetic awareness of your patient’s voice. You will be able to feel what parts of structures they are using to produce the disordered voice, so…
Find out more »The workshop is organised by the Speech Therapy Unit (STU) of the Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies (CBS) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). PRESENTER Mr. Eddy Wong WORKSHOP FEE HK$120 HK$100 (register now till 13 Apr 2022) PAYMENT STU will contact applicants to settle workshop fees by online credit card payment. REFUND POLICY Workshop fees paid are neither refundable nor transferable, except in the case of workshop cancellation. CERTIFICATION This workshop does not lead to a PolyU…
Find out more »這個一天課程適合老師、心理學家、言語治療師、職業治療師、物理治療師、遊戲治療師、輔導員、社工、護士、ABA治療師、教育專業人員或其他專業人士在工作上幫助有社交溝通困難的兒童或青少年。 本培訓課程獲英國劍橋大學的自閉症研究中心認可。完成培訓可獲頒Bricks For Autism*證書，符合資格開辦您的Brick-by-Brick™ (前名Lego®積木治療)小組。 進修階梯: 完成一天Brick-by-Brick™ (前名Lego®積木治療)專業培訓(廣東話)Face to Face，您可以成為Trained Brick-by-Brick™ (前名Lego®積木治療)Facilitator，因為老師、心理學家、言語治療師、職業治療師、物理治療師、遊戲治療師、輔導員、社工、護士ABA治療師、教育專業人員或其他專業人士原本已合資格教兒童或青少年，特別是SEN及自閉症譜系的兒童及青少年。 證書是由英國劍橋Bricks for Autism C.I.C.* 發出。 *Bricks for Autism C.I.C. 已於2021年3月31日正式改名為Play Included，其他不變。 本課程獲香港心理學會(HKPS)、香港物理治療師協會及香港言語治療師公會(HKIST)認可為持續進修課程。亦是英國劍橋大學Autism Research Centre正式認可培訓。**最新獲香港教育心理學家公會HKAEP及SWRB認可為持續專業發展課程 ***以往15屆培訓獲得參加者超過99%滿意度、Dr Gina Gomez de la Cuesta 嘉許我們的培訓是高質素、香港言語治療師公會感謝我們提供專業的培訓*** 遊言輔導中心蔡姑娘兩次到劍橋大學進修，獲取Play Included商業牌照。 Ms Stella Choy 的培訓 2019年12月17日(星期二)**FULL滿**第一屆**至 2021年12月20日**滿額！多謝支持**第二十二屆** **謝謝參加者欣賞Ms Stella Choy 的培訓，超過99%的參加者非常滿意或滿意是次專業培訓：專業、友善、高質素。 內容： Lego®-Based Therapy 積木治療緣起和背景 即時實踐 成人協助者角色 (facilitator) 和改動適應 評估、成效和學術研究 應用在你的工作 問答時間
Find out more »Clinical outcomes in Cleft Palate with or without Lip (CP+/-L) include dentition, facial growth, hearing, speech, language and feeding. There is also strong evidence of the impact of the condition on psychosocial factors, academic achievement and communicative participation. Even following primary palate repair, a significant proportion of individuals with CP+/-L will continue to have velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI). As a speech therapist working with individuals with CP+/-L, it is essential to be aware of the range of clinical outcomes and understand…
Find out more »簡介： 樂高六色積木（Six Bricks）源自於南非，是一種透過「遊戲中學習 (Learning through Play)」的工具，強調全人發展，有助於發展大小肌動作、認知、記憶、語言、專注力、解難、創意社交能力及數理等活動。六色積木適用於兒童及青少年學習、輔導、企業培訓、社福活動，甚至長者活動等不同領域及年齡層，培養學習者思考能力、好奇心及想象力，亦能促進反思及多元潛能發展。 舉辦機構：尊科Trumptech (Official Partner of LEGO Education) 上課日期及時間： Level 1 （A） 2022年5月28日(六) 上午10:00至下午12:30 Level 2 （A） 2022年6月9日(四) 下午3:00至下午6:00 **截止報名日期： 2022年5月20日(五) ** 語言：廣東話 課程內容： - Six Bricks發展架構與理論基礎 - 簡介Six Bricks組成元素 - Six Bricks 實務演練及探討 - 應用經驗分享 導師資歷︰ 南非Care For Education (CFE) Six Bricks and Duplo Play and Learn 認證引導師 費用︰ Level 1：港幣$1,250 Level 2：港幣$1,400 (學員如同時報讀初階課程Level 1及進階課程Level 2，可享優惠價$2,350。) 備註︰ ⭐完成初階課程後，學員可享有一次性的優惠 以$78/盒（即兩套六色積木）購買6 BRICKS⭐ *最少訂購數量為50盒。 *價錢不包含運費，買滿HKD$8,000包香港本地送貨，客人亦可選擇上門自取或順豐到付。 填寫表格後， 1. 將會有副本傳送到電郵 2. 將有專人與您聯絡以確認報名及付款安排 (約1-3個工作天) 如有任何查詢，請致電 23540807 或 Whatsapp至 54431335。 https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=85254431335
Find out more »Clinical outcomes in Cleft Palate with or without Lip (CP+/-L) include dentition, facial growth, hearing, speech, language and feeding. There is also strong evidence of the impact of the condition on psychosocial factors, academic achievement and communicative participation. Even following primary palate repair, a significant proportion of individuals with CP+/-L will continue to have velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI). As a speech therapist working with individuals with CP+/-L, it is essential to be aware of the range of clinical outcomes and understand…
Find out more »About this event -https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-colourful-semantics-training-with-its-non-uk-only-tickets-341773532837 THIS ONLINE TRAINING COURSE IS FOR NON UK DELEGATES ONLY Training begins at 8am HKT (Hong Kong Time) We will run through the Colourful Semantics approach and also provide you with inspiration for classroom implementation What is Colourful Semantics? Colourful Semantics is the ‘meaning of the words’ and this is made colourful by breaking down and colour coding different parts of a sentence. Colourful Semantics is a speech and language therapy intervention that indirectly works on developing…
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