5019V - EMT en Español in the Context of Shared Book-Reading for Spanish-Speaking Families

This session is a practical guide to a caregiver-implemented book reading intervention for Spanish-speaking families of children with language delays. Practitioners will learn (a) the core components of EMT en Español in the context of shared book-reading, (b) how to choose appropriate Spanish, and Spanish-English, bilingual books, (c) how to choose targeted vocabulary based on the child’s language and engagement, and (d) specific strategies to teach and coach caregivers to implement the intervention with their children. We will also provide ideas and troubleshooting for caregivers or children that may need extra support in book-reading activities.