ASHA Code of Ethics – Specific Applications for Written Language Disorders
Roles and Responsibilities of Speech-Language Pathologists with Regard to Reading and Writing
- The connections between spoken and written language.
- How SLPs play a critical and direct role in the development of literacy.
Identifying Children at Risk and the Relationship Between Spoken Language and Literacy (Colenbrander et. al. 2018)
- Genetic factors
- Oral Language
- Phonemic awareness
- Letter knowledge
- Vocabulary knowledge
- Morphological awareness
- Hearing difficulties
- Speech sound disorders
- Other cognitive factors
The Role of the SLP in Assessing Reading and Writing
- Can SLPs diagnose dyslexia?
- Speech and Language Assessments
- Considering state and local standards
- What the new DSM-5 says about IQ testing
Using Evidence Bases Strategies to Target the Components of Spoken and Written Language
- Phonology
- Morphology
- Semantics
- Syntax
- Pragmatics and Discourse
Advancing the Knowledge Base
- Improve your own knowledge base (IDA Knowledge and practice standards, additional training).
- Provide knowledge and assistance to general education teachers, parents, and students
- Advocating for effective literacy practices in the school and district
Additional Professional and Ethical Considerations
- Determining your role on the literacy team, acknowledging the role of others
- Following state and local guidelines
- Promoting evidence-based practices
- Assessing gaps in your own knowledge and knowing where to go for information