Literacy for Littles

It is, of course, never too early to begin reading with children with cochlear implants. This workshop explores the relationship of language comprehension skills to later reading comprehension. Strategies for facilitating book-sharing and read-aloud activities with parents are also discussed and supported through video of a parent-child interaction.

This is a Recorded Course which requires either a Windows-based computer or a Mac with speakers/headphones to view. More information is available in the FAQs/Help section.

Length: 60 minutes

Cost: Free to View

Course Objectives:

• Participants will be able to identify language comprehension skills that are prerequisites for later reading comprehension.
• Participants will be able to outline strategies for book-sharing activities.
• Participants will be able to describe the benefits of implementing read-aloud activities for children with cochlear implants.

Course Instructor(s):
Mary Ellen Nevins, Ed.D and Ashley Garber, MS CCC-SLP