SLPS in Literacy Series: Literacy and Articulation
Speech sound disorders and literacy are not as far removed as you might think! In this piece, we'll be discussing practical methods of literacy intervention alongside speech sound disorders. Because what are SLPs if not the ultimate multi-taskers?
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SLPs and Literacy and Reading Specialists – Where is the Overlap?
Let's go back to the basics - what is literacy and how do SLPs treat it? Moreover, where do SLPs and reading specialists overlap? This post is the first in a series discussing targeting emergent and conventional literacy skills in school-aged students.
Comprehensive Literacy for ALL: Conventional Literacy
This post is a continuation of part one of Emergent Literacy. Based on the book, Comprehensive Literacy for All: Teaching Students with Significant Difficulties to Read and Write (Koppenhaver and Erickson, 2020), conventional literacy instruction practices are summarized.
Comprehensive Literacy for ALL: Emergent Literacy
This post begins your journey into coaching and collaboration on literacy skills for our most complex communicators. Based on the book, *Comprehensive Literacy for All: Teaching Students with Significant Difficulties to Read and Write* (Koppenhaver and Erickson, 2020), emergent literacy instruction practices are summarized. Stay tuned for another post in this mini-series on conventional literacy instruction.
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AAC Goal Writing
This piece provides several resources and goal banks for AAC Goal writing and details the common pitfalls and trouble areas associated with this phase of AAC intervention.
Push In vs Pull Out – AAC Therapy
This article highlights the benefits of push-in vs pull-out therapy for students with complex communication needs.
Virtual AAC Assessment
This piece details ideal technology for virtual AAC assessment, necessary considerations, as well as caregiver or facilitator training to aid in the accurate collection of data during the assessment process.
EET in the Classroom
Are you ready to dive into push-in services or whole group lessons in the general education classroom? Look no further! The Expanding Expression Tool (EET) is your direct tie to the curriculum with opportunities to support all learners. Using EET throughout your classrooms will engage learners and support true collaboration with teachers.