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Review
. 2010 Aug;22(4):539-44.
doi: 10.1097/MOP.0b013e32833a4673.

Reach Out and Read: evidence based approach to promoting early child development

Barry Zuckerman  1 , Aasma Khandekar
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Review

Reach Out and Read: evidence based approach to promoting early child development

Barry Zuckerman et al. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2010 Aug.

Abstract

Purpose of review: 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.

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

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

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