Name: Early Literacy Intervention: Identifying Risk Factors for Literacy Challenges Early On
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This is Part 1 of a four-part series. Early linguistic indicators and risk factors that correlate with a greater likelihood of persistent literacy challenges are discussed in this course. Evidence-based screening tools for preschool and early elementary-aged children are also described.

Part 2: Course 10665, Part 3: Course 10667, Part 4: Course 10677

Course created on August 3, 2023

Literacy and Phonological Awareness

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Course Type: Video

CEUs/Hours Offered: AG Bell - LSLS/1.0 Domain 3, Domain 4, Domain 9; ASHA/0.1 Advanced, Professional; IACET/0.1; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.0; SAC/1.0

Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to list three congenital factors that place the child at greater risk for literacy impairment.
After this course, participants will be able to identify early linguistic indicators that correlate to persistent literacy delays.
After this course, participants will be able to identify evidence-based, reliable early screeners for preschool and early elementary-aged students.

Agenda

0-5 Minutes	Introduction
5-15 Minutes	Research review
15-25 Minutes	Concurrent risk factors
25-35 Minutes	Speech errors
35-45 Minutes	Predictive phonological awareness (PA) skills
45-55 Minutes	Assessing early literacy skills
55-60 Minutes	Summary, Q&A

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Presented By

Kelly Vess
MA CCC-SLP

Kelly Vess, MA, CCC-SLP, has over 20 years of experience as a school speech-language pathologist, clinical instructor, and researcher. She presents intervention research and evidence-based practice workshops annually at ASHA’s national conferences.

Kelly is also the host of The Preschool SLP Podcast: KellyVessSLP and creator of the Sparkle in School Membership with 100% done-for-you weekly activities. She is the author of two clinical practice books: Speech Sound Disorders Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment and 32 Lessons that Create Life-Long Change in Autism Intervention. Kelly’s mission is to translate research into Monday morning practice to empower children with special needs.

Presenter Disclosure: Financial: Kelly Vess received an honorarium for this presentation. She has authored texts on child speech/language, for which she receives royalties. She is owner of The Research to Practice SLP, LLC, through which she provides speaking engagements and sells materials. Nonfinancial: Kelly is the host of "The Preschool SLP" podcast.

Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by SpeechPathology.com, a Continued site.

Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.

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American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.

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Early Literacy Intervention: Identifying Risk Factors for Literacy Challenges Early On