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Course #5238
Literacy Development in Infants and Toddlers: Best Practices for the SLP
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01/17
I actually teach this very subject as PD---it was such a well-organized, inclusive presentation; i loved it...
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This course, the second in a two-part series, focuses on providing the speech-language pathologist with specific strategies to facilitate early literacy skills in children birth to three years of age. Literacy milestones, techniques and activities to promote literacy development, and ways to enhance print literacy are discussed. Part one focuses on the origins of emergent literacy theory, knowledge and skills associated with early literacy, and the relationship between emergent literacy and oral language from a research perspective.
Course Presenter
Margot E. Kelman, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Margot Kelman, Ph.D., CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist in private practice and clinical supervisor at Wichita State University. Her interests are in early childhood speech, language, and literacy development. Dr. Kelman currently supervises the Toddler Emergent Language and Literacy Playgroup at Wichita State University.
There are no affiliations or financial interests in corporate organizations with commercial products related to this presentation.
Course Objectives
Preview Exam- After this course, participants will be able to identify literacy behaviors expected for infants and toddlers.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe activities to promote literacy development in infants and toddlers.
- After this course, participants will be able to name reading strategies that facilitate early literacy skills.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify books that are developmentally appropriate for infants and toddlers.
Time-ordered Agenda
| 0-15 Minutes | Introduction and Overview |
| 15-50 Minutes | Evidence-based Intervention Strategies |
| 50-55 Minutes | Future Research |
| 55-60 Minutes | Conclusion; Q&A |
Continuing Education Information
CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; CASLPA/1.0
Please note: CEU tests must be passed within 30 days of the event.
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This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional Area) 
Certified members of the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) can accumulate continuing education equivalents (CEEs) for their participation with Audiology Online. One hour of coursework equals 1 CEE. All CASLPA members are encouraged to participate in on-going education. If you have any technical questions or problems related to this course, please contact www.SpeechPathology.com toll free at 800-242-5183