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2022 Literacy Intensives

Feb 28, 2022

Waaaay back in 2019 I posted about the upcoming 2020 literacy intensives. It was going to be the first year that we were running two – one in Tamworth and one in Melbourne. Since then, we have had to postpone these events more than once – for reasons we’re all very aware of. However, we’re

Somebody’s Land: Shared Reading

Jan 25, 20224 Comments

Tomorrow in my home country, it is a National Holiday. It’s called Australia Day – and is supposed to be a day where we can come together and celebrate all the good things in this wonderful country of ours. Unfortunately, however, the date for this holiday makes it difficult for many of us to celebrate.

The Problems with Hand-Over-Hand

Dec 1, 20214 Comments

Please note: an updated version of this is available at https://janefarrall.com/the-problems-with-hand-over-hand-v2-0/ Last week, I made an infographic called “The Problems with Hand-Over-Hand” and shared it on my Facebook page. I’ve had a few requests from people who couldn’t find it on Facebook – and so I’ve put it up here for easier access. Thanks to

Shared Reading: Book Week 2021

Aug 23, 20216 Comments

It’s Book Week again here in Australia – hooray!! Since I love books, I also love Book Week!! With a lot of Australia’s population currently in lockdown, I’m sure there are parents who are celebrating that they don’t have to create book week costumes for once! And I’m equally sure that there are lots of

Why Are You Using Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)?

Aug 22, 202150 Comments

30 years ago, in 1991, I became a speech pathologist. Very quickly, I became heavily interested in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and started to work more and more with individuals with complex communication needs. In the beginning, I wasn’t very good at implementing AAC – partly because I was such a new graduate and

Three of my favourites – online presentations

Feb 7, 2021

Like many of us, I have been enjoying the number of online conference presentations that are now available, as one of the few positive outcomes from the global COVID-19 pandemic. I have enjoyed so many of these presentations – but I just wanted to share three of my favourites – and explain why they are

Protected: Low Tech Proloquo2Go

Jan 30, 2021

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New online course – AAC Evidence Based Practice: Communication for the 21st Century

Jan 11, 20214 Comments

“AAC is a dynamic area that is changing rapidly due to advances in technology and active international research endeavours (Speech Pathology Australia, 2020).” My new online course, AAC Evidence Based Practice: Communication for the 21st Century is designed to help you keep up-to-date with this rapidly changing area. Aimed at those working in the area

Introduction to Comprehensive Literacy Instruction for Students with CCN – Site Licences

Aug 13, 20204 Comments

This time last week I launched my first online course “Introduction to Comprehensive Literacy Instruction for Students with Complex Communication Needs“. There’s been so much great feedback on it already – thank-you to everyone who has signed up and shared information. Lots of schools have enquired about the site licence options – so I have

Online Course: Introduction to Comprehensive Literacy Instruction for students with CCN

Aug 6, 202014 Comments

I am absolutely delighted to say that I have just published my first online course! It’s been a labour of love – and I have a huge sense of achievement for completing it!! I’ve had a number of requests recently for more online learning options – and I’ve also had a number of requests for