Literacy includes all four domains of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Quality literacy intervention is structured, multi-sensory, and incorporates diverse literature. It is imperative that children and adolescents have access to literacy intervention and instruction that will enable them to attain grade level standards and thrive after graduating from high school. Speech-language pathologists, educators, reading …
Developmental Language Disorder is the most common early childhood disorder and contributes to difficulties with receptive, expressive, and pragmatic language disorder. It is prevalent in 7-15 % of kindergarten children and it is not due to hearing impairment, autism, or intellectual disability. It affects five times more children than autism. DLD contributes to reading difficulties …
During the month of June and throughout the year, it is important to use books that relate to Caribbean Heritage in speech/language therapy, the classroom, and/or during family literacy time. I reviewed several books recently and selected these six to recommend this year. I AM a Promise by authors Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce & Ashley …
Summer is an excellent time to celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month! Many Americans routinely travel to the islands on vacation each year to relax and celebrate special ocassions. There are over 30 island nations in the Caribbean that each have a unique history and diverse culture that needs to be preserved. Cultural heritage preservation is …
Welcome back to another feature in my Diversity, Culture, & Equity series that is highlighting various speech/language pathologists, allied health professionals, and community supporters of children and families. It truly takes a team of service providers so that children with special needs can learn and thrive. Today’s feature focuses on the significance of early intervention …
When speech/language pathologists effectively use children’s literature during therapy sessions, children will make tremendous progress in their speech and language skills. Here are my recommendations for excellent children’s books for May speech/language therapy. This specially curated list focuses on celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, ocean themed books, honoring mothers, and even a …
The month of May in the United States is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. It is a special time to recognize the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the fabric of American society. The latest feature in my Diversity, Culture, & Equity series is an interview with Cindy Wilson, an accomplished …
On April 5th, 2021, I interviewed Dr. Tracy Packiam Alloway, an award winning psychologist, professor, author, and TEDx speaker. She has published 15 books and over 100 scientific articles on the brain and memory. She has provided consultancy to the World Bank on reading in developing countries and is a sought after speaker internationally. In …
I have specially curated a list of great speech/language therapy books for April 2021 that may be used effectively with children with language disorders, learning disabilities, and autistic kids as well. It is important to continue using children’s literature each month in speech/language therapy, in the classroom, and at home with your own children to …
Equity in special education is all about giving children exactly what they need to thrive and be successful at school academically, socially, and emotionally. Children who receive special education services have been identified with one disability area or other co-occurring exceptionalities such as speech language impairment, Deaf/hard of hearing, specific learning disability, other health impairment, …
