Children with speech and literacy difficulties face challenges that impact their academic success and social development. This book addresses the interrelated nature of speech sound disorders, phonological awareness, and reading skills. It examines developmental pathways and the early signs of communication breakdowns. Readers are introduced to intervention strategies that integrate speech therapy with literacy instruction. Case studies and practical frameworks are included to guide practitioners. The text is suited for speech-language therapists, educators, and psychologists supporting language-impaired children.
Carmelo De Luca is an educational linguist whose work addresses the links between speech disorders and literacy development in children. He has designed intervention frameworks used in schools to support children with phonological and articulation challenges. His work emphasizes early detection and integrated support systems involving educators and clinicians. He has published extensively on the role of phonemic awareness in reading acquisition. His areas of interest include speech intelligibility, reading delays, and classroom-based therapy approaches.