Written Language Workshop – ONLINE

Please note that due to CV-19 the event has been moved to October 9th, 2020 and is now Online

Supporting Older Students with Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension and Written Expression

Students with DLD/LD have difficulties with the comprehension and expression of written language, specifically with vocabulary development, reading comprehension and written expression.  These difficulties can create significant barriers to their participation in learning activities and place them at a serious disadvantage in the classroom.

This full day ONLINE workshop aims to build knowledge and skills for speech pathologists who work with Grade 5 - Grade 12 students with written language difficulties.


Developmental Language Disorder affects at least two children in every classroom

The workshop is being run on Friday the 9th October, 2020 and is Online.

Start time: 9.00am sharp (8.30am you can login to the online platform)

Finish time: 4.30pm

Date: 9/10/2020

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Full day workshop - $350
events@sydneyspeechclinic.com.au
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This highly practical interactive workshop is relevant to Speech Pathologists who work with upper primary and high school aged students experiencing difficulties with oral and written language impacting their academic skills.  Topics covered include vocabulary instruction, reading comprehension and written expression across all text genres.

Participants will have the opportunity to:


Examine and explore the links between oral and written language

Examine and explore the links between oral and written language

Learn about evidence-based and clinical best practice strategies to support reading comprehension, from vocabulary to whole texts levels

Learn about evidence-based and clinical best practice strategies to support reading comprehension, from vocabulary to whole texts levels


Understand evidence-based and clinical best practice strategies to support written expression across all writing genres.

Understand evidence-based and clinical best practice strategies to support written expression across all writing genres.

Explore the role of speech pathologists in supporting clients’ written language skills

Explore the role of speech pathologists in supporting clients’ written language skills


Develop frames of reference, as well as resources, applicable to your clinical practice

Develop frames of reference, as well as resources, applicable to your clinical practice

Engage in hands-on learning tasks throughout the day

Engage in hands-on learning tasks throughout the day

Presenter - Dr Julia Starling

Presenter - Dr Julia Starling

Dr Julia Starling is a speech-language pathologist who has extensive clinical and research experience with populations of older children, adolescents and young adults with language and literacy difficulties. Her personal and professional life has spanned many decades, countries and cultures. Julia has worked with community health multidisciplinary teams, with remote outreach organisations, with mental health services and as a university clinical educator and lecturer. Julia’s recent postgraduate research targeted the nature and impact of language impairment in adolescents and the evaluation of a professionally collaborative intervention for professionals working with secondary school students with a language disorder. These interests have led to many national and international presentations and publications, and the further implementation of the evidence-based program in schools across Australia and the UK. Julia maintains her private caseload of school-aged children and adolescents, regularly lectures and presents seminars and workshops, and continues an active involvement in research projects. She was the 2014 Speech Pathology Australia National Tour speaker. Additionally, Julia is president of the Learning Difficulties Coalition of NSW.

Your host for this event is:


Sydney Speech Clinic

Sydney Speech Clinic

Sydney Speech Clinic is a professional speech pathology service located in the heart of the village. We assist children and adults of all ages from toddlers to the elderly. Our therapy approaches are evidence-based and also lots of fun! We have strong links with the local community and as well as clinic based sessions, we also support children within various local preschools and schools. Our speech therapists visit nursing homes and other medical facilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1Where is the workshop being held?
The workshop is being held Online so you need a computer and internet connection to attend.
2What do I need to prepare?
Please have on hand a notepad and writing materials. Handouts will be emailed to you before the workshop starts.
3How do I pay?
Once you click on the register button, you will be directed to a booking page where you can enter credit card details to book one or more tickets.
4Can parents/carers attend?
No unfortunately not - this training is aimed at professional speech pathologists. If you are interested in attending training as a school teacher, please send us an email to events@sydneyspeechclinic.com.au and if we get sufficient interest then we will organise a school teacher training event.