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- Jill
- Butler
- Yes
- 6800 State Route 162
Maryville
Illinois
62062
United States - Anderson Hospital
Maryville
Illinois
62062
United States
After determining a child’s word shape, consonant, and vowel inventories, as well as what phonemes the child is able to produce in what word shapes and/or sequences, targets are established. I incorporate the principles of motor learning in a multisensory, play-based, fun therapy atmosphere. Target sequences should be functional words. A LOT of practice repetitions are vital while couched within fun and reinforcing activities. Sessions are intense in the practice and work, but also in the “fun factor” as much as possible. Multiple modalities are utilized for cueing, including visual, tactile, rate, rhythm, and verbal/cognitive.
Parents are integral to my sessions! After modelling a few exchanges for eliciting a target, the role of “coach” or facilitator shifts to the parent while I gently coach the parents to help them refine their methods. This then gives the parent confidence to ensure that speech practice is happening everyday throughout the day and in multiple environments. Parent education is ongoing.
If a child is nonverbal or minimally verbal, I evaluate to determine what AAC (augmentative/alternative communication) system(s) would be beneficial to increase expressive communication as quickly as possible while continuing to work on improvement of verbal expressive language. AAC systems that I use include signs/gestures, PECS, low-tech communication boards, and high-tech communication apps and/or devices.