Families in the 21st Century

This chapter explores the diverse structures of the modern American family. Discussion questions and a list of suggested web sites are provided. Read More

An Overview of the Visual Immersion System

How can you help children with moderate to severe autism become more effective communicators? Discover the Visual Immersion System (VIS), a practical, research-based intervention framework that taps into the strong visual processing skills many children on the spectrum have. Read this introductory chapter excerpt for an overview of the VIS framework. Read More

Ebooklet: The Voice of Evidence in Reading Research

This ebooklet contains an abridged version of Chapter 11 (Critiques of the National Reading Panel Report) of The Voice of Evidence in Reading Research as well as background information on the National Reading Panel. Read More

Phonological humor activity 4

Here's a fun activity designed to build students’ phonological skills while incorporating humor. This sample exercise is from Sounds Like Fun, an activity book packed with jokes and riddles that increase students' awareness of the phonemes that make up words. Read More

First Language Loss in Spanish-Speaking Children: Parents of Loss and Implications for Clinical Practice

The purpose of this chapter from Bilingual Language Development and Disorders in Spanish-English Speakers, Second Edition is to describe the effects that learning a second language has on the native tongue and to discuss clinical implications for intervention. Read More

Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills Activity Book sample activities

These sample activities help teach students the origin of words. With the activities in the Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills Activity Book, students and practitioners will get the practice they need to use multisensory teaching effectively with students who have dyslexia and other learning disabilities. Read More

Sample Unit: Winter Vocabulary

This excerpt from PAVEd for Success provides pre-K and kindergarten teachers with common winter vocabulary terms and strategies for introducing them to their students. Read More

8 Fun Things to Do With Babies

Develop language skills with this infographic showing activities for babies. Read More

8 Fun Things to Do With Older Toddlers

An infographic showing activities for babies to have fun and learn language skills. Read More

8 Fun Things to Do With Preschoolers

An infographic showing activities for babies to have fun and learn language skills. Read More