Scope Blog

16 May 2017

You can make Key Word Sign happen in your workplace

Singaporean speech Pathologist Eva Loh Wei Lyn learned about the Key Word Sign and shares her experiences of implementing Key Word Sign within her workplace

11 May 2017

Speak Up and be Safe from Abuse

The Department of Health and Human Services and Scope have developed a project to enable people with communication difficulties to identify and report abuse

9 May 2017

What’s hot at AGOSCI National conference 2017?

Karen Bloomberg takes us through her  tips on what’s hot at this year's AGOSCI conference held in Melbourne.

18 Apr 2017

The new way we’re helping Speech Pathologists

Speech Pathologist Georgia Burn shares her experience of working for Scope’s CIRC Practice Support service.

11 Apr 2017

Do you want to be the next Telescope winner?

Telescope provides a platform for writers to have exposure for their work and for readers to indulge in the unique voices of writers with disability.

4 Apr 2017

Spotlight on Keziah Glenane and her dog ‘Rusty’

‘My dog Rusty’ was the latest piece by author Keziah Glenane, which she submitted to the annual Telescope writing competition.

30 Mar 2017

How can we better support people with Autism?

Scope encourages people to better understand Autism and ensure people with ASD feel included and treated as equals in society.

29 Mar 2017

Some facts about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

It's important to understand Autism Spectrum Disorder and ensure people with ASD feel included and treated as equals in society.

28 Mar 2017

Six ideas for a more accessible hospital system

Here are some approaches hospitals and paramedics can undertake to become more accessible for patients who have little or no speech.

21 Mar 2017

How do I talk to a person who uses partner assisted scanning?

This is where a person’s communication partner will read out each message on the communication board in a specific way. Here are some tips.