Cooee Speech/Helping Kids Tune In - Understanding Attention vs. Listening

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Helping Kids Tune In: Understanding Attention vs Listening

  • Course
  • 180-day access

On-demand recording of the live online workshop, taking parents and carers through the difference between attention, listening and hearing, the skills needed to attend and listen and how to support development of these skills at home. Our speech pathologist, Tess, and occupational therapist, Kiara, takes you through everything you need to know to support your little learner.

Helping Kids Tune In: Understanding Attention vs Listening

On-demand access to the live online workshop created for families to learn about the skills required for attention and listening, created by our children's occupational therapist, Ashley Hannan.

This online workshop is designed for parents and carers who want to understand the difference between hearing, attention and listening, all the skills that are required to attend and listen, and how to develop these skills at home. You will have access to the recording of the online workshop and the downloadable materials to go with the information.

You will learn about:

Understanding what 'hearing', 'listening' and 'attention' is (and the difference between these skills)

The other developmental skills required for paying attention and listening

What difficulties with attention and listening look like

Strategies for home to develop these skills


Take a sneak peak below!

Meet your presenters - Tess and Kiara!

Learn about key skills that support listening and attending, and learn about useful home tips!

Accompanying handout with information, template and activities to practise for home!

Contents

Welcome to our online workshop!

Let's get started!

Download your handout and watch the workshop

Helping Kids Tune In - Understanding Attention vs. Listening - recorded January 2026.mp4
Helping Kids Tune In - Understanding Attention vs. Listening - Workshop Transcript.pdf
Helping Kids Tune In - Handouts.pdf

FAQ section

Frequently asked questions

You've got questions. We've got answers.

Who is the workshop for?

This workshop is best for any parents or adults who are caring for or working with young children who are either currently having trouble paying attention and listening at home or are preparing to go into an environment that requires them to attend and listen - such as Kindy or Prep. The workshop will take you through what the difference is between attention and listening, all of the skills that develop to support attention and listening, and how to practise these skills at home!

How long is the workshop?

The online workshop video is 33 minutes long; however, watching the video, reading the handout and finishing the practical activity may take up to 45 minutes all together.

How do I access the workshop?

After purchasing, you will be able to watch the video through your Podia account. You can watch it straight away, and will have access to the workshop for 6 months from the purchase date.

What if I need help or have any questions?

Our team are here to help! For any questions about the products, delivery, or other, please email us at support@cooeespeech.com.au

If you want to speak with a therapist about your child's development, booking an assessment or organising therapy, please email us at info@cooeespeech.com.au

What is your refund policy?

We want to make sure all resources, content and supports we deliver are of a high quality and align with our values of clinical excellence. We also understand that sometimes you may change your mind about a resource.

You can request a full refund of a product or training:

  • Before your product has been posted for delivery - in this situation, please contact support@cooeespeech.com.au as soon as possible to initiate the refund

  • Before you have started watching the online series/content

All approved refunds will be reimbursed for the full $AUD amount, using the same method used for payment. Please contact our support email to request your refund.

Cooee is not responsible for any damage to products during shipping. Please contact your courier for any damages.

We value any and all feedback about our products, resources and trainings - so if you have any thoughts to share, please reach out to us at support@cooeespeech.com.au