#135 - Writing Strategies for Learners with Disabilities

LOMAH Disability Podcast

Learners move through 14 stages of writing as they progress. This episode focuses on the earlier stages of writing and how we can best support learners with disabilities in moving through each while avoiding common mistakes.

About the Guest: Jane Farrall

Jane Farrall is a speech pathologist and special educator passionate about literacy, AAC and assistive technology. After 30 years in the disability and assistive technology field, she has lots of practical experience working with people with a range of abilities. Jane has worked as both a therapist and literacy teacher. She has also worked as an assistive technology specialist and is currently working as an independent consultant, running workshops and consulting with schools around Australia. Her consultancy works focuses on implementing AAC and comprehensive literacy for all students.

Links to Mentioned Content:

• Jane has two websites that are a dream for anyone interested in deep diving into literacy instruction techniques. At www.janefarrall.com one will find workshops, presentations, online corses, blog posts, resources, and a way to contact Jane should you wish to utilize her consulting services. At www.comprehensiveliteracy.com one will find education on implementing emergent and conventional literacy methods as well as AAC.

• Developmental Writing Scale - explanation and examples of each of the 14 levels

• The Do’s & Don’ts of Writing