Short Course

MSHA Convention Short Course

Friday, April 8, 2022
8:45 am – 4:45 pm (includes two 15 minute breaks and a break for lunch)

Laura Justice, PhD, CCC-SLP, The Ohio State University

Building Literacy Skills through Intentional Teaching and Therapy
Children with speech-language disabilities are at heightened risk for reading difficulties. This seminar provides an overview of reading development, examines critical foundational literacy skills, and presents evidence-based strategies for promoting literacy skills in young children.

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the simple view of reading and its relevance to children with speech-language disabilities.
  • Identify major milestones in literacy development
  • Use three evidence-based approaches in clinical practice to promote literacy development

Level of Learning: Intermediate

Additional fee required to attend this full-day short course. See registration for details.