This playlist of 8 modules presents information on typical reading developent, including information specifically for English Language Learner (ELL) and speech and language impaired (SLI) populations. Several issues surrounding literacy, including the role of the SLP in literacy, are examined. Finally, a vareity of intervention activities are demonstrated. See below for individual modules. Read More
Category: Metalinguistic Awareness
The ability to objectify language as a process as well as a thing. Metalinguistic awareness is achieved through realizing that language has a structure, can be manipulated and that linguistic units (e.g., words) can be separated from their meaning. Metalinguistic awareness is necessary for understanding verbal humor. In addition, bilingualism has been linked to increased metalinguistic awareness.
Contemporary Approaches to Intervention: Wilson Fundations
Wilson Fundations is based on the Orton-Gillingham Principles of reading instruction and the Wilson Reading Program which both focus on multi-sensory instruction to increase literacy.
Test Review: PLS-5 Spanish
PLS-5 Spanish (2012)_Pub_10.29.13.pdf
The PLS-5 Spanish is designed to determine the presence and severity of a receptive, expressive, or receptive-expressive language delay or disorder in monolingual Spanish speakers or bilingual Spanish-English speaking children from birth to 7 years 11 months. Read More
