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The easy-to-read hardcopy text provides the user with multiple reproducible activities for teachers to use within the educational setting. The text is divided into modules that target different phonological awareness skills. These modules are presented in a developmental sequence. The text also provides the reader with essential information on “What is phonological awareness”, “What is phonics” and how this links with literacy development. The very popular Mr Mouth story and Mr Tongue’s house are retained in this edition as is the clear diagram of “The sound makers”. The manual provides information on how speech sounds are produced and high frequency phonological processes are discussed in easy-to- understand terms. The reproducible picture activities under each section are basic black-line drawings that are easily distinguishable and age appropriate. Although there are some new activities, many of the word lists and pictures from the first edition have been retained. The interactive whiteboard CD is a terrific new addition to A Sound Way – 2nd edition that provides the user with over

120 activities that are bright and engaging. The CD is also able to be used on a computer using a mouse rather than the touchscreen of an interactive whiteboard. The voice output is clear with an Australian accent which makes it one of only a few interactive resources available for an Australian classroom. The CD is divided into four sections. Three of the sections’ titles match those in the book. However, the fourth is a little harder to distinguish, making it difficult for those wanting to make direct correlations between the interactive whiteboard activities and table top activities. The final opinion on this resource lays with the most important user, the children. The interactive whiteboard activities have proven to be engaging, stimulating, and a useful learning tool for the pre-literacy learner. To those who already have the original A Sound Way and may be wondering if it is worth purchasing A Sound Way – 2nd edition , it was felt that there were enough differences between the two resources to make the revised version a good purchase. The addition of the CD makes a valuable resource even more useful.

Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart, Tasmania

24-27 June 2012 Online program and registration form will be available from the Conference web site on 9 March 2012 . Early bird registration closes Tuesday 8 May 2012 .

Professor Bruce Murdoch

Dr Mabel Rice

Kelly Weir

Dr Angela Morgan

is Director of the Centre for Neurogenic Communication Disorders Research, at The University of Queensland. He is a recognised international authority on neurologically acquired speech and language disorders in children and adults. Bruce will present a keynote address, a workshop and a masterclass.

is the Fred & Virginia Merrill Distinguished Professor of Advanced Studies at the University of Kansas. She directs the Merrill Advanced Studies Center, the Child Language Doctoral Program, and the NIDCD-funded Center for Biobehavioral Neurosciences in Communication Disorders. Mabel will present a keynote address and then a workshop with Professor Kate Taylor.

works at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Brisbane specialising in: paediatric dysphagia, tracheostomy management, acute inpatients, instrumental evaluation of swallowing, treatment of behavioural feeding difficulties and children with complex medical conditions. She has lectured in paediatric dysphagia at the University of Queensland. Kelly will present a masterclass on Sunday.

is a Senior Research Fellow at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. Her current research examines the neurobiological bases of childhood communication disorders. Angela’s interest in applying cross-disciplinary methods in speech pathology was sparked by her post-doctoral training in neuroimaging techniques. Angela will present the Elizabeth Usher Memorial Lecture.

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