Children from lower socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds, on average, exhibit reduced language and literacy development compared to their higher-SES peers. What factors drive these “achievement gaps,” and how do we equitably address them? My research from the last decade investigating early language experiences that shape brain development, which in turn influences language and literacy development is reviewed in this course. What can be learned from these different approaches, future research, and implications for practice are also discussed.
Live Webinar
Tue, Nov 26, 2024 at 3:00 pm ESTCEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Advanced, Professional; Calif SLPAB/1.0; IACET/0.1; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.0; SAC/1.0
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to describe foundational and recent research on socioeconomic differences on language and literacy development.
- After this course, participants will be able to explain multiple pathways by which children's early environments influence brain and language development.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe how to apply findings to clinical practice with children from diverse SES backgrounds.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-15 Minutes | Background and motivation |
| 15-40 Minutes | Review of research methods and findings |
| 40-45 Minutes | Applying research findings to clinical practice |
| 45-55 Minutes | Future directions in the field |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
Presented By
Rachel Romeo
PhD CCC-SLP
Rachel Romeo, PhD, CCC-SLP is an Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland College Park, in the departments of Human Development & Quantitative Methodology, Hearing & Speech Sciences, and Neuroscience & Cognitive Science. She is also a licensed Speech Language Pathologist specializing in pediatric language and reading learning differences. Dr. Romeo is interested in how children's early experiences (both favorable and adverse) influence their brain and cognitive development, with a focus on language and literacy development. At UMD, she directs the Language, Experience, and Development (LEAD), which integrates methods from developmental psychology, cognitive neuroscience (fMRI and fNIRS), and education to investigate how the developing brain adapts to variations in early experience. Current projects are aimed at understanding individual heterogeneity in neurocognitive development, as well as both the causes and consequences of socioeconomic disparities in learning. This work is translational in nature and aims to influence education, clinical practice, and social policy to reduce inequities in education and child development.
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Financial: Dr. Rachel Romeo received an honorarium for presenting this course. Dr. Romeo directs the Language, Experience, and Development (LEAD) lab, which receives research funding related to her work on neurocognitive development and socioeconomic disparities in learning. Non-financial: Dr. Rachel Romeo has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose regarding this course.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by SpeechPathology.com, a Continued site.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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