In this first episode of Child Language Case Studies, Margo Kinzer Courter, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, introduces a young learner whose phonological and phonemic awareness skills are impacting early literacy development. The case centers on Jonathan, a 7-year, 5-month-old first grader who has been receiving speech-language services to support foundational language skills essential for reading and academic success.
Through this case, Margo explores how phonological and phonemic awareness challenges present in younger children and how these areas intersect with broader language development. You will examine how to identify priority targets, interpret assessment findings, and select intervention strategies that support early literacy while remaining developmentally appropriate.
This episode also highlights the importance of collaboration with educators, emphasizing how shared goals and consistent language across settings can strengthen outcomes for young learners. By grounding intervention in the realities of the classroom, clinicians can better support children as they build the foundational skills needed for long-term academic success.
Through this case, Margo explores how phonological and phonemic awareness challenges present in younger children and how these areas intersect with broader language development. You will examine how to identify priority targets, interpret assessment findings, and select intervention strategies that support early literacy while remaining developmentally appropriate.
This episode also highlights the importance of collaboration with educators, emphasizing how shared goals and consistent language across settings can strengthen outcomes for young learners. By grounding intervention in the realities of the classroom, clinicians can better support children as they build the foundational skills needed for long-term academic success.
