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ABSTRACT INFORMATION
Title: 'Strategies for Incorporating Music into the Literacy Curriculum for Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing' Track: 3 - Language Acquisition and Development Keyword(s): Music; Preschool Curriculum Learning Objectives: Participants will discuss strategies for incorporating music into the literacy curriculum and potential improvements to child literacy outcomes. Participants will discuss development of materials for parents to utilize in the home as they promote language and literacy using music. Participants will learn of available resources for connecting music to literacy activities. Abstract: Because of advanced hearing technology, children who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) have greater access to sound than was available even a decade ago. Because of improved access to sound, there has been increased interest in music perception and enjoyment of children who are DHH and who use cochlear implants or digital hearing aids. Establishing strong foundations of language and literacy during the early childhood years in preparation for kindergarten readiness are consistent with the priorities contained within national reading initiatives and the Common Core standards. This presentation will describe strategies for enhancing phonics, vocabulary, story recall, and other literacy comprehension skills by incorporating music into the preschool literacy curriculum for children who are DHH. Furthermore, this presentation will describe development of materials for parents to use in the home setting to promote and enhance language and literacy development using music. Presentation: This presentation has not yet been uploaded or the speaker has opted not to make the presentation available online. Handouts: Handout is not Available
PRESENTER(S) / AUTHOR(S) INFORMATION
Lauri Nelson - Primary Presenter Utah State University      Credentials: PhD       Lauri Nelson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education in the Listening and Spoken Language Deaf Education program at Utah State University. She has a dual background in both clinical audiology and LSL deaf education and currently directs the LSL deaf education graduate training program at Utah State University.       ASHA DISCLOSURE: Financial - No relevant financial relationship exist. Nonfinancial - No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist. Whitney Wright - Co-Presenter Utah State University      Credentials: B.S.       Whitney Wright is a graduate student at Utah State University in the Listening and Spoken Language Deaf Education Graduate Training Program. Whitney will earn a Master of Education degree, Special Education Teaching License, and DHH Endorsement spring 2014 and will be highly qualified to provide LSL services to young children who are DHH and their families.       ASHA DISCLOSURE: Financial - No relevant financial relationship exist. Nonfinancial - No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist. Elizabeth Parker - Co-Presenter Utah State University      Credentials: M.Ed.       Elizabeth Parker is a Clinical Instructor and Practicum Supervisor in the Listening and Spoken Language Deaf Education program, Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education at Utah State University. She has taught and mentored hundreds of students and professionals to better serve children who are deaf or hard of hearing.       ASHA DISCLOSURE: Financial - No relevant financial relationship exist. Nonfinancial - No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist.