The Why Behind Literacy-Based Speech Therapy – Episode 2

Being in the educational field, we know that the use of books and reading to children is an important part of their language development. And while the role of SLPs vary by school, district, and state, many want to use a literacy-based approach with their students. However, they feel they need to defend their reasoning for using them. 

With this research heavy episode, we share how literacy is a natural context for targeting specific language skills, improves communication, and benefits all students with whom you work with. No matter how your role is set up, literacy practice and books should be a vital part of your sessions. We’ll identify various books to use that help practice different skills with repetitive texts. We’re confident that with the information we provide, you can begin using a literacy-based session with your students!

To celebrate the launch of this podcast, we’re doing a giveaway! You can enter to win one of ten Amazon gift cards by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Before submitting your review, screenshot the episode and send it to us in a DM on Instagram @literacybasedspeechtherapy or via email to podcast@sweetsouthernspeech.com. The giveaway closes June 6, 2023.

Topics Discussed:

• The importance of using literacy-based approach in speech therapy
• The role of an SLP and their scope of practice
• How a literacy-based session can impact students with a speech sound disorder
• Why reading as a therapeutic tool needs to be intentional and purposeful
• A list of book suggestions to use with students for story grammar and repetitive texts