Speaking Topics by LearnFast
LearnFast Australia's Clinical Director, Devon Barnes has over 40 years experience in the treatment of all forms of language and literacy impairment in children and adults. She is a specialist in the assessment and management of language & learning difficulties and auditory processing disorder. Devon is a recognised speaker both in Australia and overseas.
A sample of some of her key topic areas are below. Please contact us to request Devon to present at your conference, in-service or event.
Hearing & Auditory Processing
- The physiology of hearing
- Assessment & remediation
- The differences between CAPD, ADHD & SLI
- Implications for learning
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Auditory Processing and Language Difficulties
Auditory processing explained, it’s impact on language acquisition, and learning
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Identifying & Treating Language, Learning and Reading Difficulties
- Concepts, components of language
- The link between reading and language
- Identification, assessment & treatment
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The Missing Link between Reading & Comprehension
Why my student can read but not understand
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Talking with Letters
The Relationship between oral and written language
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Training the Brain for Academic Gain
A neuroscience approach to improving learning capacity
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Helping Your Child put the Pieces Together
Unlocking the Child’s Potential, Why some bright, motivated children hit the wall when they go to school, and what you can do about it.
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The Neuroscience of Reading & Learning
Remarkable breakthroughs in our knowledge about the learning brain, how to use this knowledge in practical applications.
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Navigating the Learning Difficulties “Mind Field”
How parents of learning disabled students can find their way through the ‘mind field’ of experts, well intentioned amateurs and charlatans, in the search for effective help for their child.
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Babbling Babies to Budding Book Lovers
The importance of early language development for later reading success.
The connection between oral language and reading
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