Definition: Phonemic Awareness is the awareness that language is composed into small sounds and the ability to manipulate these sounds.
Speech-language pathologists in educational settings have the responsibility to support education. Since research indicates that children with weak phonological awareness skills have weak reading skills, this is an area that requires remediation. Most of our clients fall into this category and we can help our students achieve academically by working in their areas of weakness.
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