Reach Out and Read: Evidence Based Approach to Promoting Early Child Development

Access: Institutional Access

Publication year

2010

study description

Commentary.

core topic(s)

Reach Out and Read (ROR)

Population Characteristics

Poverty/Low-Income

Exposures, Outcomes, Other

Brain/Neurocognitive , Child Behaviors and Skills , Language and Literacy Development , Parent Behaviors and Skills , Parent-Provider Relationships/Interactions , School Readiness and Educational Outcomes

objectives

This article describes the evidence about why reading aloud to children is important to help them develop the language and early reading skills necessary for school readiness.

exposure

Reach Out and Read (ROR).

outcomes evaluated

Evidence around reading aloud.

methods

Topics Discussed: The problem (low adult literacy and literacy disparities); Understanding the role of brain development in reading aloud; The opportunity for pediatricians (to promote early literacy through programs like ROR); Evidence of ROR effectiveness; Parent behavior (of those receiving ROR); Language outcomes (related to ROR intervention); Parent-physician relationship (fostered through ROR); ROR critical components of success.

measures

Review.

results

This information supports the value of Reach Out and Read; physicians advising parents to read aloud.

conclusions

Reach Out and Read should be implemented in health care sites serving low-income children.

limitations

Not discussed.