Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing with Margo Kinzer Courter

Explore the ripple effect of early speech and language skills on literacy development.Guest: Margo Kinzer Courter, MBA, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-CLEarn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PDWatch on YoutubeIn this episode of First Bite, Michelle is tickled pink to host Margo Kinzer Courter, MBA, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, to explore child-led intervention and how letting little ones take the lead can transform speech and language outcomes in early intervention and preschool settings. Margo shares her go-to resources to help bridge speaking, listening, reading, and writing in ways that feel natural and effective in your sessions. This conversation is full of practical ideas to help you support early communication and literacy while keeping therapy engaging, responsive, and meaningful.About the Guest: Margo Kinzer Courter, MBA, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, began her speech-language pathology career in inpatient pediatric rehabilitation. From there, she moved to an outpatient clinic specializing in language-based learning disabilities. Her medical and educational background in language and language disorders has provided the foundation for her 30-year career as a speech-language pathologist.Show Notes:Big Kid School: EI to Preschool CourseMargo’s Website: Courter Communications (Therapy Materials)Childhood Apraxia of Speech VideosExtensions to the Speech Disorders Classification System (Shriberg et al., 2010)Developmental Texture FrameworkMarquette Neurodevelopmental Feeding And Swallowing LabI-EaT Swallowing Research LabLove Money: Support Butler University SLHS Fund