41. Boosting Literacy in Preschoolers with Autism: 5 Proven Strategies for SLPs

If you work with preschoolers on the autism spectrum, this episode is a must-listen. Today, we dive into the latest research on emergent literacy skills in children with autism and uncover which print concepts are strengths and which are areas of challenge. You’ll learn five powerful, evidence-based strategies to build foundational phonological awareness, decoding, and print comprehension before kindergarten.

As SLPs, we’re not just teaching letters and sounds—we’re making print meaningful. These strategies are designed to increase joint attention, build functional communication, and strengthen literacy outcomes for every child on your caseload.

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