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Speaking of Literacy: The Role of Speech-Language Pathology in Reading and Writing Development

In this ongoing podcast series, hosts Grace Cacini and Natalie Schloss will interview professionals in the speech, language, and hearing science field to better understand how their work supports the teaching of reading and writing skills. These episodes are intended for educators, students, caregivers, and any individuals who work with children who struggle with reading and writing tasks.

Cacini and Schloss are students studying communication sciences and disorders at the University of Iowa. They lead assistive technology consultation appointments at the Iowa Reading Research Center, demonstrating how children can use technology to support their reading and writing. 

Listen to each episode to learn about the work of speech-language pathologists and how they impact the reading development of the individuals they work with.

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Speaking of Literacy Episodes

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Speaking of Literacy

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Episode 1

An Interview With Dr. Kristi Hendrickson

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Episode 2

An Interview With Dr. Emily (Diehm) Gunaseelan

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The goal of this podcast is to bring awareness to the field of speech, language, and hearing sciences to shed light on how their work supports the teaching of reading and writing skills. It is not aimed at providing medical or therapeutic advice specific to individual clients. 

Have feedback about the show? We'd love to hear it! Email us at IRRC@uiowa.edu. If you are interested in being our next guest, fill out our survey