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Supporting Early Literacy and Reading Skills Development in Grade 1: Findings From a Randomized Control Trial With GraphoLearn‐Rime and Teacher‐Led Phonics Instruction

Reading Research Quarterly, Volume 61, Issue 3, July/August/September 2026.
In the abstract, we have graphically presented the aim and design of the randomized control trial. Furthermore, our key findings on both the interventions' effectiveness and learning transfer across media are briefly explained. ABSTRACT This randomized control trial examined the contribution of teacher‐led phonics instruction and GraphoLearn‐Rime (GL ...
Deepti Bora, Ulla Richardson, Anna‐Maija Poikkeus, Minna Torppa   +3 more
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Building Bridges: Five Sociocultural Practices for Reading Comprehension

The Reading Teacher, Volume 80, Issue 1, July/August 2026.
ABSTRACT This article argues that decades of research provide robust evidence for a sociocultural approach to teaching reading comprehension, yet implementation of this approach has been slow and uneven. The sociocultural approach situates students' cultural, linguistic, and personal knowledge at the heart of their meaning making with texts.
Kathleen A. Hinchman, Gina N. Cervetti, Cynthia Greenleaf, P. David Pearson   +3 more
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An Exploration of the Use of Musical Activities to Promote Foundational Literacy Competencies for Children Aged 3–5 Years

The Reading Teacher, Volume 80, Issue 1, July/August 2026.
ABSTRACT Research into the process of becoming literate mainly focuses on the teaching of the alphabetic principle as a starting point upon school entry. However, experiences, knowledge, and skills prior to this point may determine future success.
Maria Kay
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They Don't Talk Very Good: Attending to Raciolinguistic Socialization in Early Childhood

The Reading Teacher, Volume 80, Issue 1, July/August 2026.
ABSTRACT In this article, I share experiences from my roles as a teacher, researcher, and parent to show how raciolinguistic ideologies take hold in early childhood. Specifically, I illustrate how children come to uphold English superiority, map language to belonging, and make judgments about whose language counts.
Erin Quast
wiley   +1 more source

Development and Testing of the West Midlands Assessment of Speech‐Preschool (WAS‐P) for 3‐Year‐Olds With Cleft Palate ± Cleft Lip

International Journal of Language &Communication Disorders, Volume 61, Issue 4, July/August 2026.
ABSTRACT Background In the United Kingdom, cleft care is provided across 14 regional NHS cleft units. Although all units assess speech at age 3, no speech assessments have been designed specifically for 3‐year‐old children with cleft palate ± cleft lip (CP ± L).
Beth Fitzpatrick, Jane Coad, Debbie Sell, Mike Price, Tanya Rihtman   +4 more
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Labelling, Defining and Classifying the Active Ingredients in Oral Language Interventions for Children With or at Risk of Developmental Language Disorder: A Systematic Review and Qualitative Synthesis

International Journal of Language &Communication Disorders, Volume 61, Issue 4, July/August 2026.
ABSTRACT Background In recent years, there has been an increase in studies reporting on effective child language interventions for people with or at risk for (Developmental) Language Disorder ((D)LD). However, the translation of this evidence into practice has been impeded by under‐specified intervention reporting, specifically on what the active ...
Pauline Frizelle, Doris Murphy, Lenora Murphy, Leonard Fletcher, Norma O'Leary, Norma Kerrisk, Imogen Lyons, Ana Buckley, Patricia Eadie, Susan Ebbels, Melanie Ferk‐Dornstauder, Johanna Jessenitschnig, Silke Fricke, Maja Kelic, Sari Kunnari, Suze Leitão, Cristina McKean, Karla McGregor, Natalie Munro, Carol‐Anne Murphy, Amanda Owen Van Horne   +20 more
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Communication Partner Training Practices for People With Aphasia Among Latin American Speech and Language Therapists: A Survey of Implementation Barriers and Facilitators

International Journal of Language &Communication Disorders, Volume 61, Issue 4, July/August 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Communication Partner Training (CPT) is an evidence‐based approach that enhances conversation and participation for people with aphasia (PwA) by involving their communication partners (CPs) in therapy. Although CPT is endorsed in international guidelines, little is known about its application in Latin American contexts, where ...
Claudia Olivares‐Matus, Anna Volkmer, Suzanne Beeke   +2 more
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Childhood Speech Impairment and Dementia Risks Among U.S. Older Adults

International Journal of Language &Communication Disorders, Volume 61, Issue 4, July/August 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Speech problems in childhood have profound implications for learning, communication, as well as the development of social and cognitive skills in adulthood. However, research has yet examined how early life speech problems may be associated with subsequent dementia risks in later life.
Haowei Wang, Shu Xu, Yalian Pei
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Parental Perspectives and Experiences of Working With Speech and Language Therapists to Support Home Practice for Their Child With a Speech Sound Disorder: A Qualitative Study

International Journal of Language &Communication Disorders, Volume 61, Issue 4, July/August 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Speech sound disorder (SSD) is broadly defined as difficulty producing speech sounds in childhood. It can have a lasting impact on academic outcomes and well‐being, making effective early intervention vital. Speech and language therapists (SLTs) consider parental involvement—particularly supporting their child with home practice—as ...
Katherine Pritchard, Vesna Stojanovik, Jill Titterington, Emma Pagnamenta   +3 more
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Early Identification of DLD in Paediatric Practice: A Pilot Validation of the CLAP Screening Tool in Italian Outpatient Settings

International Journal of Language &Communication Disorders, Volume 61, Issue 4, July/August 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Language development in early childhood varies considerably, making early detection of Developmental Language Disorders (DLDs) challenging despite their high prevalence and long‐term effects on learning and mental health. In Italy, no culturally adapted, easy‐to‐use screening tools are currently available in primary care. To address
Andrea Ricotti, Danilo Dimitri, Federica Nebbia, Andrea Carpino, Lorena Charrier, Giulia De Cillis, Silvia Bonzo, Maria Actis, Elena Grosso, Emanuela Malorgio, Silvia Gambotto, Lucia Borsotti, Silvia Gallo, Fabiana Marnetto, Emilia Parodi   +14 more
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