From Sounds to Sentences: Bridging Speech and Literacy in Everyday Sessions

From first sounds to first sentences, this 90-minute course empowers clinicians with evidence-based strategies to connect speech sound development and early literacy. Discover practical tools to support phonological and phonemic awareness, phoneme-grapheme correspondences, and vocabulary growth using versatile activities designed for everyday sessions that create meaningful impact.

Explore Course

This course is an extension of the Jan '26 SLP Summit presentation. It explores practical, evidence-based strategies to integrate speech sound intervention with early literacy development. With added case studies, clinicians will learn techniques for promoting phonological awareness, phoneme-grapheme correspondences, and vocabulary development through inclusive, everyday session activities.

Presenters

Lauren Kline
M.S., CCC-SLP, A/OGA
Lauren Kline, CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist and literacy specialist passionate about supporting children with dyslexia. She is the COO of Bjorem Speech® and an Associate Member of the Orton-Gillingham Academy. Lauren works exclusively with private practice clients with reading and writing disorders.

Learning Objectives

Describe the connection between speech sound development and early literacy, including the roles of phonological and phonemic awareness.
Discuss evidence-based strategies for integrating phoneme-grapheme correspondences into everyday speech therapy sessions.
Explain how versatile, developmentally appropriate activities can support vocabulary growth and literacy outcomes in clinical settings.

Agenda

10 minutes	Introduction and Overview
15 minutes	Describing the Speech-Literacy Connection
15 minutes	Discussing Evidence-Based Strategies for Phoneme-Grapheme Integration
15 minutes	Explaining Versatile, Developmentally Appropriate Activities
30 minutes	Case scenarios
5 minutes	Summary and Q&A

Disclosures

Financial:	Lauren Kline (she/her) is receiving compensation for this course. She is also an employee of Bjorem Speech® and will be using artwork and examples of their products during the presentation. However, products and examples used will not be limited to Bjorem Speech® materials. Lauren is also the owner of Lauren Kline Speech Therapy, LLC and the Lauren Kline SLP Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) store. She receives a salary from Bjorem Speech® and receives income from sales of Bjorem Speech® products and her TPT store.
Non-Financial:	Lauren Kline (she/her) is a board member of Bjorem Speech® and the Bolles Apraxia Education Initiative.
Content:	This course will include artwork and images from Bjorem Speech® products but is not limited to Bjorem Speech® artwork and products. Other similar or like products/services will also be referenced.

ASHA

This course is offered for .15 ASHA CEUs, Intermediate Level, Professional Area

To earn ASHA CEUs you must complete the courses by viewing them, provide course feedback, pass the exams with a score of 80 or more, provide your ASHA credentials, and confirm submission.

From Sounds to Sentences: Bridging Speech and Literacy in Everyday Sessions: $35.00
From first sounds to first sentences, this 90-min course empowers clinicians with evidence-based strategies to connect speech sound development and early literacy. Discover practical tools to support phonological and phonemic awareness, phoneme-grapheme correspondences, and vocabulary growth using versatile activities designed for everyday sessions that create meaningful impact. Includes access to the recorded course and optional ASHA reporting.

Add-ons

Foundations of Communication Session #1

$39.00

This course supports SLPs and educators in building communication-rich environments for students with complex communication needs. Emphasizing collaboration, it offers practical methods to integrate communication opportunities throughout the school day while aligning with educational standards. Includes access to the recorded course and optional ASHA reporting.