Publications by authors named "G Gillon"

Children's high and increasing levels of screen time are of growing concern to parents, health professionals, and researchers. With the growing availability and use of devices such as smartphones and tablets, it is important to understand the impact of children's screen use on development. Prospective longitudinal data from 6,281 children (48.

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  • Early childhood is a crucial time for language development, and this study investigates how phoneme awareness and cognitive flexibility evolve in children aged 4 to 5, focusing on early, intermediate, and late language development patterns.
  • The study involved 439 four-year-olds who underwent various assessments, revealing that early language developers showed greater improvement in language and phonological skills, while intermediate and late developers exhibited steeper increases in cognitive flexibility.
  • The results highlight the interconnectedness of phoneme awareness, cognitive functioning, and language skills, suggesting that interventions for children with language delays should focus on enhancing both literacy and executive function skills.
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Purpose: This paper contextualises a keynote address delivered at the 2022 Speech Pathology Australia National Conference in Melbourne, Australia. The paper aligns with the conference theme of Beyond Borders from the perspective of moving beyond borders of regular practice to develop strong partnerships and networks within our communities to advocate and support necessary change.

Method: Change or enhancement to current practice is necessary if we are to reduce current inequities in education experienced by many children in our communities, including those with communication challenges.

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Introduction: The Better Start Literacy Approach is an example of a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) to facilitate children's early literacy success. It is set within a strengths-based and culturally responsive framework for literacy teaching and is being implemented in over 800 English medium schools across New Zealand. This report focuses on how children identified at school entry as English Language Learners (ELL) responded to the Better Start Literacy Approach during their first year at school.

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