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Our Mission... Reach Out and Read makes literacy promotion a standard part of pediatric primary care so that children grow up with books and a love of reading. Our Model...In the exam room, trained doctors and nurses talk to parents about the importance of reading aloud. |
Research SummaryIn addition to peer-reviewed research studies, there are a number of recently published articles supporting the Reach Out and Read intervention. Archives of Diseases in Childhood - "The developing brain and early learning" Much of the new understanding of the brain in the early years of life emphasizes the translation of early experiences into neuronal connections, which in turn may influence later child development. We report an evidence based innovation in paediatric primary care in the United States that builds on recent research in brain development to promote learning in infancy and early childhood, with specific reference to books and language. P E Klass, R Needlman, and B Zuckerman: The developing brain and early learning, Archivies of Diseases in Childhood, August 2003; 88: 651-654. Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care - "Promoting Language and Literacy Through Reading Aloud: The Role of the Pediatrician"
Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care, July 2002, Volume 32, Number 6, "Promoting Language and Literacy Through Reading Aloud: The Role of the Pediatrician", Alan L. Mendelsohn, MD Journal of Pediatric Health Care - "Reach Out and Read: A Pediatric Clinic-based Approach to Early Literacy Promotion" As primary health care providers, pediatric nurse practitioners are in a unique position to affect and encourage parental behaviors that foster early literacy development in children. Reach Out and Read is a successful early literacy program that can be easily adopted by pediatric nurse practitioners in primary care settings. Atkinson P, Parks D, Cooley S, Sarkis S: Reach Out and Read: A Pediatric Clinic-based Approach to Early Literacy Promotion, Journal of Pediatric Health Care, Jan/Feb 2002,16(1)15. Contemporary Pediatrics - "Reach out and get your patients to read" |
Needlman R, Klass P, Zuckerman B: Reach out and get your patients to read, Contemporary Pediatrics, January 2002;19(1)51 Get a copy of this informative article in
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Dr. Alan L. Mendelsohn explores the roots of language and literacy development in infancy and childhood, and challenges pediatricians to actively participate in the language development of patients. He reviews the scientific evidence supporting the home environment and parent-child interaction as important influences on language and literacy development, and the evidence supporting early interventions as effective means to improve academic achievement.
