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Early Warning Signs From an early age, Michael struggled with oral language and understanding word structure.
Handing down stories Lucía discusses the importance of handing down stories from one generation to the next.
Building background knowledge in the summer Dr. Frey shares ways that kids can have enriching free or low-cost summer learning experiences.
Meaningful conversations between parent and child Lisa Guernsey discusses programs that use technology to support parents in engaging in meaningful conversations with their children.
How can early detection of dyslexia be improved? Many screeners do not screen all of the components important for learning to read.
A sea of talk Dr. Frey says how important it is to have meaningful talk in the classroom—a great reminder that composition starts at the oral level.
How are background knowledge and vocabulary related? Since many children with dyslexia have general difficulties with oral language, teaching background knowledge and vocabulary is highly important.
Language development Dr. Lundgren offers a brief overview of the different components of language development.
