Bibliotherapy is an evidence-based technique that uses books, or forms of literature, to elicit positive emotions, behaviors, and attitudes.

Research indicates that bibliotherapy is a useful tool in helping children overcome challenges such as behavioral issues, speech and language impairments, and learning disabilities (Abraham, et. al., p. 2489).

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) should be using bibliotherapy as a promising approach to alleviate mental challenges that are often associated with speech and language disorders.

Research does not always associate SLPs’ use of books as bibliotherapy due to the specificity of the intervention.