Semin Speech Lang 2007; 28(1): 014-024
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-967926
Copyright © 2007 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.

Targets, Techniques, and Treatment Contexts in Emergent Literacy Intervention

Laura M. Justice1 , Amy E. Sofka1 , Anita McGinty1
  • 1Preschool Language & Literacy Lab, Curry School of Education, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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Publication Date:
06 March 2007 (online)

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ABSTRACT

This article provides an overview of three important considerations when delivering evidence-based emergent literacy interventions: (1) treatment targets, (2) treatment techniques, and (3) treatment contexts. Treatment targets refer to the specific aspects of emergent literacy that clinicians address within their interventions and are organized into two broad areas: code-related skills and meaning-related skills. Specific targets within each skill area are identified. Treatment techniques refer to the specific clinical approaches used to address these targets. Using the scaffolding metaphor, we differentiate between use of high-support and low-support techniques for moving children along a continuum from dependence to independence. Treatment contexts refer to the location in which intervention is provided; prevalent contexts for provision of emergent literacy intervention include classroom-based, pull-out, and home-based (parent-implemented) interventions.

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Laura JusticePh.D. 

434.924.7583 Preschool Language & Literacy Lab, Curry School of Education, University of Virginia, Box 400873

Charlottesville VA 22904-4873

Email: ljustice@virginia.edu