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Podcast Course & Instructions: The Language and Literacy Connection: A Beginner's Guide for Pediatric SLPs
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    Perfect intro to Language and Literacy

    Speakers were knowledgeable about connections between language and literacy. Resources were stated for further learning potential.

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    It was very informative and I enjoyed listening to both ladies talk about how then collaborate and the benefits.

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Meet your Instructors

Liz & Stephanie Willis

Liz Willis is a pediatric speech therapist and behavior analyst in Northern New Jersey. She works full time for an educational organization in Pennsylvania, wearing several different hats. She is currently a telepractice coordinator, providing training and ongoing support to special educators that are delivering a variety of special education services and supports virtually. She also provides coaching and training on the use of ABA strategies to preschool teams working with students with autism. Liz owns a small private practice called Communication and Behavior Solutions. She provides direct service and consultation to clients in both NJ and PA. She also enjoys sharing tips and strategies for parents in the areas of speech and language, play, social skills, and more recently in the area of literacy development. Stephanie Willis is an elementary school media specialist, literacy specialist and former classroom teacher, also from the Northern NJ area. In her first several years of teaching, Stephanie developed a passion for teaching reading and writing, which led her to pursue a Masters in literacy instruction from the Teachers College at Columbia University. She enjoys teaching the foundations of reading and supporting her students in their development of more complex literacy skills. She also enjoys working closely with teachers and helping them to enhance their literacy instruction in the classroom. Stephanie shares her passion for all things literacy related with other educators and parents on her social media @theliteracyparty. Liz and Stephanie have recently joined forces to share their love for both language and literacy in their podcast: The Language and Literacy Collective.

SLP/BCBA; SLP Kate Grandbois (she/her) & Amy Wonkka (she/her)

Kate and Amy are co-founders of SLP Nerdcast. Kate is a dually certified SLP / BCBA who works primarily as an "AAC Specialist." She owns a private practice with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, augmentative alternative communication intervention and assessment, and consultation. Amy is an SLP who also works as an "AAC Specialist" in a public school setting. Amy's primary interests are AAC, typical language development, motor speech, phonology, data collection, collaboration, coaching, and communication partner training and support.
Speaker Disclosures
Kate is the owner / founder of Grandbois Therapy + Consulting, LLC and co-founder of SLP Nerdcast.
Amy is an employee of a public school system and co-founder for SLP Nerdcast
Liz is an employee of a public education entity and owner of Communication and Behavior Solutions.
Stephanie is an employee of a public school system. Stephanie also owns a teachers pay teachers store (@theliteracyparty).
Kate is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. She is also a member of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT), MassABA, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the corresponding Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis SIG.
Amy is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children.
Liz hosts the podcast “The Language and Literacy Collective.” Liz also is a Member of ASHA and the BACB.
Stephanie hosts the podcast “The Language and Literacy Collective.”

References & Resources

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2001). Roles and Responsibilities of Speech-Language Pathologists With Respect to Reading and Writing in Children and Adolescents [Technical Report]. Available from https://www.asha.org/policy/ps2001-00104/

Roth, F.P., Paul, D.R., & Pierotti, A.M. (2006). Emergent Literacy: Early Reading and Writing Development. Let’s Talk: For People with Special Communication Needs, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Retrieved from: http://www.asha.org/public/speech/emergent-literacy/

Sices, L., Taylor, H.G., Freebairn, L., Hansen, A., Lewis, B. Relationship between speech-sound disorders and early literacy skills in preschool-age children: impact of comorbid language impairment. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2007; 28(6):438-447. doi:10.1097/DBP.0b013e31811ff8ca

Spracher M. M. (2000). Learning about literacy: Speech-language pathologists play key role in reading, writing. The ASHA Leader, 5(1), 1–19.

Online Resources

The Language and Literacy Collective Podcast

@languageandliteracycollective

Instagram accounts that review children's books:  

@theliteracyparty

@hereweeread

@toddlers.who.read

@sunnyseedco

MILESTONES OF EARLY LITERACY DEVELOPMENT

Getting Your Child Ready for Reading and Writing

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ABJE0035

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Thank you to our Contributing Editors

Episode Summary provided by Tanna Neufeld, MS, CCC-SLP, Contributing Editor
Audio File Editing provided by Caitlin Akier, MA, CCC-SLP/L, Contributing Editor
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