What Literacy-Based Therapy Actually Is (and Why It Works)

Show Notes: slpnow.com/269In this episode, I break down what literacy-based therapy actually is. I share how I use one text, like a picture book, article, or reading passage, to anchor a full unit of therapy. That gives students meaningful, language-rich practice instead of isolated drills.I also talk about why this approach works. We look at Dr. Ukrainetz's framework, repeated exposure, background knowledge, and one study showing stronger gains in comprehension and story retell with contextualized intervention. I also share how this helped me plan for a triple-digit caseload while still individualizing sessions.Resources mentioned:Dr. Ukrainetz's literacy-based therapy frameworkGillam, Gillam, and Reese (2012)Sign up for a free trial of SLP Now at slpnow.com/pod