20Q: Incorporating Literacy into Early Intervention, Preschool & Home

Course: #8911Level: Intermediate 1 Hour 13729 Reviews

Early literacy experiences are critical for the development of oral language and later academic success. This course explores why & how early intervention providers in all disciplines need to facilitate these experiences by incorporating literacy into their therapy.

20Q with Ann Kummer Early Intervention Literacy and Phonological Awareness

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Course Type: Text

CEUs/Hours Offered: AG Bell - LSLS/1.0 Domain 9; ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; Calif SLPAB/1.0; IACET/0.1; IL EITP/1.0; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.0; SAC/1.0

Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to explain the critical importance of early literacy exposure for the development of oral language and subsequent academic success.
After this course, participants will be able to identify "red flags" for early literacy difficulties.
After this course, participants will be able to describe the rationale for early literacy opportunities for children with special needs.
After this course, participants will be able to describe how to create and implement literacy opportunities during early intervention practice.

Course created on June 28, 2019

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13729 Reviews

by james on April 1, 2025

helpful terminology for reference in discussing a multi disciplinary approach.

by Member on March 31, 2025

Great examples re: every discipline incorporating literacy skills into early intervention

by Member on March 30, 2025

This course gave me great ideas to incorporate into my EI sessions.

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Presented By

Karen Thatcher
EdD CCC-SLP

Karen Thatcher, EdD, CCC-SLP is Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Samford University, Birmingham, AL, Previous to teaching at Samford University, Dr. Thatcher was Assistant Professor at Ball State University, Muncie, IN. Dr. Thatcher’s interests primarily focus on language and literacy in early intervention and the importance of an interdisciplinary approach. Dr. Thatcher has authored or co-authored several articles in addition to her recent book which is a follows: Thatcher, K. (2017). Fun with literacy. 100s of Activities, Exercises, and Tips for the Classroom & Therapy (Birth-Preschool). PESI Publishing, Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Presenter Disclosure: Financial: Karen Thatcher authored a resource book related to this topic, for which she receives royalties. Nonfinancial: No relationships to disclose.

Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.

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