ERIC Number: EJ965135
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 22
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ISSN: ISSN-1537-7903
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A Primary Approach to Reading: Review of Early Literacy Interventions Implemented in Pediatric Settings
Ogg, Julia A.; Sundman-Wheat, Ashley N.; Bateman, Lisa P.
Journal of Applied School Psychology, v28 n2 p111-132 2012
Children who begin school with less developed early literacy skills often have a difficult time catching up to their peers, and children who are poor readers in the first few years of school continue struggling with reading when compared with their peers at later grades. Before school entry, schools may be limited in their regular access to families. In contrast, pediatricians are poised to assist with prevention-oriented literacy efforts for young children, as almost all children see health care providers regularly for well-child visits before starting school. The purpose of this review was to examine the literature on early literacy interventions implemented in pediatric health settings. Across 14 studies, results indicated that all interventions included providing books to participants, most included anticipatory guidance from the physician, and about two thirds included modeling of reading skills in the waiting room. Typically examined outcomes were parent attitudes and behaviors, and results demonstrated improvements in these areas. A number of studies also focused on child attitudes and skills or on the home literacy environment. The results of pediatric literacy interventions are promising, but additional research is needed. Implications for school psychologists are discussed. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Emergent Literacy, Preschool Children, Intervention, Pediatrics, Primary Health Care, Literature Reviews, Reading Skills, Parent Attitudes, Parent Child Relationship, Childhood Attitudes, Family Environment, Program Effectiveness
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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