How to Integrate Diverse Books in Therapy

This course focuses on how speech language pathologists (SLPs) can implement inclusive picture books into literacy-based therapy. Learners will recognize the role of the SLP in supporting literacy skills and discuss the framework for implementing literacy-based intervention. Learners will analyze the components of language that are the foundation for skilled reading and will understand the critical components related to book selection.

Presenters

Shontaye Glover Jones
MS, CCC-SLP
Shontaye Glover Jones is an alumnus of Morgan State University and received her Master of Science degree in communication disorders from William Paterson University in New Jersey. She is the owner of Having Our Say, LLC where her private practice provides in-home services for children with speech and language delays. In addition to being the CE administrator and Director of Business Development for Bright Ideas, Shontaye is also the award-winning author of Liam's First Cut and The Season of Yes!

Learning Objectives

Discuss the relationship between language and literacy skills as related to the scope of practice for speech language pathologists.
Interpret the benefits of using picture books in literacy-based interventions.
Explain critical elements for book selection.
Analyze steps for literacy based framework.
Establish resources for selecting inclusive books for therapy

Agenda

5 minutes	Introduction
5 minutes	Approaches to language therapy
5 minutes	Literacy-based therapy
10 minutes	Planning & Book Selection
10 minutes	Diverse Representation in Books
15 minutes	Implementing Literacy Based Therapy Framework
5 minutes	Resources
5 minutes	Q&A

Disclosures

Speakers - Financial	Shontaye is the founder and owner of Having Our Say LLC. She receives compensation from the products sold on her sites including the sale of her book “Liam’s First Cut.” Shontaye is receiving financial compensation from brIQht media, dba brIQht ideas, for this presentation, as well as a portion of the sales from the Equity Series conference.
Speakers - Nonfinancial	Shontaye has no relevant nonfinancial relationship to disclose.
Course - Financial Support & In Kind	This course, and all courses in The Equity Series, are being sponsored by Having Our Say, LLC and SLP Toolkit.

ASHA

This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs, Introductory Level, Professional Area, Professional Area

How to Integrate Diverse Books in Therapy