Initial targets selected for therapy are based on a child's current speech sound inventory, and what syllable shapes they are able to accurately sequence. This information, gathered during the initial evaluation, is considered in conjunction with that individual child's most important vocabulary when selecting target words for therapy. Activities are designed to elicit the highest number of repetitions, in the MOST motivating way, again individualized to that child's interests. Within my therapy sessions, I love using repetitive books and songs, games, and creating projects that can be taken home for ongoing practice. Prompting, or cues, that help a child to be successful in learning a new motor planning skill are implemented from the first session. These could include hand cues to help them understand the movement between sounds and words, verbal descriptions of how they need to move, or even producing the same target simultaneously with the child. I believe strongly in the power of parent training and participation, giving parents strategies and recommendations for home carryover activities between sessions.