8 Fun Things to Do With Young Toddlers
An infographic showing activities for babies to have fun and learn language skills. Read More
The Parent’s Role inDeveloping Children’s Comprehension
This chapter explores several aspects of parental support for comprehension in prereaders by intertwining child language and literacy development with research. Read More
Challenges in learning first words: making learning easier
Read the excerpt and discover interventions that are particularly helpful for young children with autism who have difficulty with the acquisition of words. Read More
Coach/Supervisor Observation Checklist Instructions
Effective professional development should be supportive, intensive, and continuous, with individualized feedback and positive mentoring. This checklist from PAVEd for Success is designed for a 90-minute classroom observation. Read More
Cognitive & Receptive Language
Excerpted from Early Intervention Every Day! Embedding Activities in Daily Routines for Young Children and Their Families, this chapter contains milestones in the area of cognitive and receptive language skills. Read More
Evidence-Based Language Intervention Approaches for Young Late Talkers
This chapter excerpt introduces approaches to language intervention that are suitable for children who are considered late-talking. Approaches discussed include Watch and See, General Language Stimulation, Focused Language Stimulation, and Milieu Teaching. Read More
A Tribute: Remembering the Work and Accomplishments of Dr. Betty Hart
Dr. Hart's work has had a significant impact on the early childhood field. It has provided researchers, early interventionists, and educators with knowledge about how important early experience is for children’s language development and later literacy. Read more in this tribute to the Brookes author. Read More
Stimulability Character Cards
These fun illustrated character cards are a handy tool for speech-language pathologists and other school professionals Read More
Communication support for everyday life situations
We all occasionally encounter difficulties in daily communication (ie; noisy room, uncharged cell phone battery), but people suffering from aphasia must confront additional barriers. After reading this excerpt, you'll know how to better support these individuals in experiencing positive day-to-day social engagements. Read More
Teaching adolescent English language learners
English language learners (ELLs) tend to show even lower scores on standardized tests, and the achievement gaps between students of different cultural and linguistic backgrounds remain significant. This chapter excerpt explores the stages of second-language acquisition and provides strategies for teaching EELs. Read More
