Kate Wishart

Speech-Language Pathologist, Vancouver, BC. Views & opinions are my own.

[speechpathology @speechpathology]

Fascinating new MIT research reveals that by age 4, children's brains already process language the same way adult brains do, with implications for how we think about early intervention windows. https://t.co/Ou60oX7rPC

[Jeremy Corbyn @jeremycorbyn]

The Gaza Tribunal Report exposes the full scale of Britain's complicity in genocide.

Complicity demands consequences. That's why, today, we submitted The Gaza Tribunal report to the International Criminal Court (ICC).

[sarah @sahouraxo]

Trump and Netanyahu killed every child in this photo.

Every. Single. One.

Not combatants.
Not militants.

Schoolkids from Minab, Iran.

[Kate Wishart @WishartKate]

@fionagrierson @pasdemoniker I thought it was the nudie man.

[Christopher Such @Suchmo83]

Following a few requests from teachers and school leaders, I've made short video on the key ideas that I think teachers (and parents/carers) need to know about reading development, based on my reading concept map.

The Reading Map - A Primer
https://t.co/WSb7l7nV5l via @YouTube

[SpeechHearBC @speechhearbc]

Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists play a vital role in helping BC's children overcome communication challenges. It's time for BC to step up and provide the resources our students need to thrive.

Repost if you agree.

#SpeechandHearingMatters #SupportBCStudents

[speechpathology @speechpathology]

This is wonderful! https://t.co/cMxojsO4hF

[Mrs. Pallone @MrsPallone]

Reviewing articulation for /p/. Continuous or stop? Voiced or unvoiced? Lips, tongue or teeth? @SoRclassroom #articulation #phonemes

[Indigenous Women's Collective @IndigenousWome4]

Cambria Harris, daughter of Morgan Harris speaks out.

[Kate Wishart @WishartKate]

British Columbia's independent children's representative says too many youngsters with special needs are being shortchanged by government support and assistance programs. https://t.co/B9v9xrYaWS

[Florida Center for Reading Research @TheFCRR]

Dr. Hugh Catts discusses language basis of reading, dyslexia, and reading comprehension. https://t.co/udylHhnTkF #LearningDisabilityAwarenessMonth

[RCYBC Youth @RCYBCyouth]

The Representative has released a statement this morning on services and supports to children and youth with special needs and their families in B.C. Read it here: https://t.co/FlLSWIlpYH #CYSN #bcpoli

[Alison Gerlach @AliGerlach]

Centering voice and choice; finding digital divide in virtual services in early child development sector in British Columbia: https://t.co/RR5QiqIdwa @uvic_cyc @HSDResearch @FSIBC @InclusionBC @BCComplexKids @BCChildrensHosp @RCYBC

[Kate Wishart @WishartKate]

The Essential Health Service BC Seniors are Missing from their Care https://t.co/wYkzyOgPhh via @CdnChange

[Kate Wishart @WishartKate]

Premier Eby commits to maintaining individualized autism funding, engaging in deeper consultation for a new funding and service model for children and youth with support needs | BC Gov News https://t.co/JRJsIJolSI

[Stephen Parker @ParkerPhonics]

Please listen to Dr. Susan Brady as she discusses phonemic awareness and the proper way to teach it. https://t.co/Pp3e5S98Uv
Dr. Brady says there are 2 current programs [she wouldn’t name them] doing it the wrong way.

I will name them: Kilpatrick and Heggerty.

[Susan Godsland @SusanGodsland]

Recommended, free literacy CPD: watch Prof @PamelaSnow2's presentation 'Leading the Science of Reading' on YouTube (70 mins) https://t.co/kaPjdjhBuN

[The Reading League @reading_league]

📚 Reading is not a natural process. In this Experts Explain video, @MichelleJElia brings the description of how the brain processes reading from the Defining Guide to life.
https://t.co/MJCzDdwfyn
🧠 #scienceofreading

[Pam Kastner @liv2learn]

Oral Language is the foundation of all literacy and this recently released Literacy Today from ILA is jam packed with research and articles focused on oral language and literacy. A must read! https://t.co/ojA6yk2ZGA

[Kate Wishart @WishartKate]

Effect of Covid on students language skills https://t.co/9jFV4c5mPs