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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

What we know

about speech and language.
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 even before they are born,

babies are getting ready to talk. 
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Speech 

is how we use our mouths, lips and tongue to make the sounds of language.
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Language 

is listening, understanding the words and using them.
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20%

of 4 year olds in Australia have speech language difficulties
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Persistent Problems

  • are associated with poor literacy learning.
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Act Early 

to make a difference.
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