Dr Carolyn Cole Speech Language Pathology

22/07/2025

Just a little bit of nonsense for Wed-nes-day.

20/07/2025

A couple of takeaway messages from this well written and comprehensive article:
1. Multisensory Inputs don’t add value to explicit, systematic phonics instruction.
2. Reading instruction needs to Include explicit oral language instruction - whichh OG does not.

https://tatyanaelleseff.com/og-limitations/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLpG4JleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHnguYe6sLVMsl9lzcASvhXADD0mLloRamUtbiEGWPKrOzYIVPg-pTL248b04_aem_WTV

When it comes to reading intervention, few programs are as widely known, or as hotly debated, as the Orton-Gillingham (OG) approach. Marketed as a lifeline for children with dyslexia and word-level reading disabilities (WLRD), OG is often touted as the gold standard. But is it? A closer look at the....

10/07/2025

This explains the “tiers” of instruction commonly referred to by school staff, where “tiers” refer to the intensity of instruction going from whole class (Tier 1) to individual (Tier 3). The idea of Tier 1.5 is new - creating opportunities for more intensive instruction within whole class teaching.

Some research suggests that classwide intervention, or Tier 1.5, can be beneficial when the majority of students in a class are not meeting reading goals.

10/07/2025

Ahhhh Language!

10/07/2025

Science in action!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ADDpVAYEe/?mibextid=wwXIfr

The data speaks for itself…

09/07/2025

Craft activities can be language rich opportunities! Comparing different leaves - talking about shapes, colours, textures, sizes; taking photos of the steps you’ve taken to make the bugs, then chatting about it again later and showing your photos to visiting friends and family; talking about where you collected your leaves - under, next to, behind; building vocabulary to talk about the sensory aspects of the activity - sights, smells, textures and sounds. 😀

Make bugs using leaves and sticks 🍂 🍃- love this nature craft!

09/07/2025

Having ready-to-go snacks for kids when you’re out and about can help reduce irritability and expense. Remember to make the most of the free fruit often available when you enter a supermarket. You don’t need to offer a piece of fruit to your child right then - just grab fruit for each child so it is available as you’re shopping.

09/07/2025

This was an interesting program about the ‘special’ words we use!
Why families create their own languages' with the ABC listen app

Does your family use made-up words, quirky phrases, or in-jokes no one else would understand? Linguists call it familect. Not only does it guarantee some laughs around the dinner table, it plays a unique role in building connection and a sense of belonging.

04/07/2025

Some of the simplest ideas are fantastic opportunities for to-and-fro conversations, starting here with going out and collecting pebbles together.

Pebbles become birds perched on wire, bringing simple stones to life with delightful character.
See more: https://mideas.co/ZpRuM

01/07/2025

Fluency strategies discussed:
Reading aloud +
Dyad reading (together) +
Paired reading (taking turns) +
Structured practice (guidelines and dosage)
O https://edulore.substack.com/p/rethink-reading-fluency?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLRLBNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHt_miySXiCTEZBZGssXIJmJnPHxTHt0wOjIYWA-kyZM_frAtQD00QdCBTtmH_aem_IIk1eMnUHrfupmoYLZvjVA

A Practical, Research-Backed Approach

01/07/2025

Reading starts with oral language.
https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2025/06/reading-skills-and-struggles-manifest-earlier-than-thought/?utm_source=chatgpt.com&fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLQizhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHmzZ7_2xYGHmvKKIF4F-jSm4yd5JTE3HkTYoBw9ixAay-tLvXZZZ4LfU6WVJ_aem_h-B3JSiwgIeXBhY0pnP07g

New findings underscore the need for interventions before children start school, said Harvard researchers.

29/06/2025

This was news to me!

Words hiding their synonyms like joeys in a pouch. How is this even possible?