From Speech to Print: Understanding the Relationship Between Speech, Language, and Dyslexia

Day 1: Foundations & Identification

Focus: Understanding the connection between speech, language, and reading development

The Reading Brain & Speech-to-Print Model
Reading is not natural; built on oral language
Speech → Phonological Awareness → Orthographic Mapping → Reading
Science of Reading for SLPs
Simple View of Reading
Scarborough’s Reading Rope
Role of phonological processing in literacy
Risk Factors for Dyslexia
Speech sound disorders (SSD)
Developmental language disorder (DLD)
Rapid naming & working memory weaknesses
Early red flags in preschool–elementary
Phonological Processing System
Phonological awareness, memory, and naming
Core deficit underlying many reading difficulties
Evaluation Considerations
Comprehensive assessment across speech, language, and literacy domains
Key tools (CTOPP-2, TAPS-4, etc.)
Interpreting student profiles
Differential Diagnosis
Distinguishing speech/language impairment vs. dyslexia
Understanding overlap and comorbidity

Day 2: Treatment & Application

Focus: Translating knowledge into effective therapy and instruction

Treatment Planning
Aligning speech-language goals with literacy outcomes
Speech-to-print intervention framework
Foundational Therapy Activities
Phoneme awareness and manipulation
Sound-symbol mapping
Multisensory structured literacy strategies
Morphology & Vocabulary
Building meaning through word structure
Supporting spelling and comprehension
Integrating Literacy into Speech Therapy
Embedding decoding, dictation, and comprehension
Structured therapy session design
Case Study Application
Analyze real student profiles
Identify underlying deficits
Develop targeted intervention plans
Implementation & Collaboration
Therapy integration plans
Collaboration with teachers and interventionists
Immediate classroom and therapy application

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