Rett UK Communication Professionals Network

Literacy

Wondering about how to introduce shared reading or what an alternative pencil is? Watch these talks.

Proudly supported by

Meet our Speakers

We've gathered some of the top experts in the field to discuss this topic. With years of experience between them, they're well-equipped to offer invaluable insights and perspectives.

Maureen Donnelly

Curriculum Manager, Tobii Dynavox

Karen Erickson

Director, Centre for Literacy and Disability Studies

Jane Farrall

Independent Consultant, Jane Farrall Consulting

David Koppenhaver

Professor, Department of Reading Education and Special Education, Appalachian State University

Gerna Scholte

Speech-Language Pathologist, Response-Able

Gill Townend

Communication and Education Support Project Lead, Rett UK

Tina Voizey

Education Manager (at the time of the webinar), Tobii Dynavox

Callie Ward

AAC Specialist Teacher, AAC Teaching

Talks

Why is literacy critical in AAC?

19 February 2020, 03:00 PM

Comprehensive literacy instruction for emergent learners: translating theory into practice

06 March 2020, 03:00 PM

Comprehensive literacy instruction for beginning conventional learners: translating theory into practice

02 April 2020, 03:00 PM

Reading Avenue

30 April 2020, 03:30 PM

Understanding Emergent and Conventional Literacy: Knowing What’s Possible for People with Rett Syndrome

20 November 2020, 10:00 AM

Let’s Get Practical: Literacy and AAC Hand-in-Hand

20 November 2020, 01:00 PM

Start Right Now! Free Literacy Resources from Tobii Dynavox

20 November 2020, 03:00 PM