Intervention Strategies and activity

INTERVENTION STRATEGIES & ACTIVITIES for PRESCHOOLERS with SPEECH SOUND DISORDERSNancy Creaghead & Barbara Hodson ASHA Annual Convention—November 16, 2006 PART 1--INTERVENTION for PRESCHOOLERS with HIGHLY UNINTELLIGIBLE SPEECHBarbara W. Hodson, PhD, CCC-SLPbarbara.hodson@wichita.edu : 

INTERVENTION STRATEGIES & ACTIVITIES for PRESCHOOLERS with SPEECH SOUND DISORDERSNancy Creaghead & Barbara Hodson ASHA Annual Convention—November 16, 2006 PART 1--INTERVENTION for PRESCHOOLERS with HIGHLY UNINTELLIGIBLE SPEECHBarbara W. Hodson, PhD, CCC-SLPbarbara.hodson@wichita.edu

CHILDREN with HIGHLY UNINTELLIGIBLE SPEECH-SOME CONCERNS : 

CHILDREN with HIGHLY UNINTELLIGIBLE SPEECH-SOME CONCERNS “Critical Age” Hypothesis [5:6] [Bishop & Adams] “Matthew Effects” [Stanovich] Later Years--Some Common Difficulties Reading [Comprehension & Fluency] Spelling & Writing “Multisyllabicity” Imprecise Speech & Subtle Errors Word Finding

SEVERITY CONTINUUMNote: Distortions & Assimilations may occur at all levels, but Distortions more common for Mild/Moderate Unexpected Assimilations Common for Severe/Profound : 

SEVERITY CONTINUUMNote: Distortions & Assimilations may occur at all levels, but Distortions more common for Mild/Moderate Unexpected Assimilations Common for Severe/Profound _________________________ **Profound EXTENSIVE Omissions Many Substitutions Extremely Limited Repertoires ______________________________ ~Moderate Some Omissions Some Substitutions ________________________________ _______________________ *Severe Many Omissions EXTENSIVE Substitutions Limited Repertoires ___________________________ Mild Omissions Rare Few Substitutions ______________________________

TYPICAL PERFORMANCE3-7 Years : 

3-5 Years Syllable “Structures” Omissions Rare [by age 4 yrs] [e.g., Final Consonants (by age 2); /s/ Clusters (by age 3, but /s/ may be distorted)] Few “Simplifications” [Most (e.g., Fronting) Eliminated] Intelligibility > 90% “Adult-like” Speech 5-7 Years Phonemic Inventory Completed Liquids [4-6 years] “th” [by age 7] Phonetic Distortions [e.g., Lisps- Eliminated by age 7] “Multisyllabicity” “Adult-standard” TYPICAL PERFORMANCE3-7 Years

MAJOR OPTIONS for TREATMENT : 

MAJOR OPTIONS for TREATMENT Emphasis on Phonemes “Traditional” [Van Riper] Least Phonological “Knowledge” [Elbert & Gierut] Maximal Oppositions [Gierut] Multiple Oppositions [Williams] Oral Motor Exercises [e.g., Marshalla] Whole Language [Hoffman, Norris, & Monjure] Phonological Awareness [Gillon] Phonological PATTERNS [Including Minimal Pairs (Fairbanks) that Contrast child’s actual deviations]

POTENTIAL OPTIMAL “PRIMARY” PHONOLOGICAL TARGET PATTERNS*for BEGINNING CYCLES : 

POTENTIAL OPTIMAL “PRIMARY” PHONOLOGICAL TARGET PATTERNS*for BEGINNING CYCLES *Target only those that are CONSISTENT deviations. Targets must be STIMULABLE, however [otherwise would reinforce inaccurate kinesthetic image] Word/Syllable Structures [OMITTED Phoneme Segments] “Syllableness” [i.e., number of vowels/diphthongs] Compound Words [e.g., cowboy, baseball] 3-syllable/word combinations [e.g., cowboy hat, baseball bat] Singleton Consonants [Syllable/Word Structure] CV [word-initial /p,b,m,w/ if lacking] VC [voiceless final Stops /p, t, k/; final /m,n/ if lacking] VCV [e.g., apple] /s/ Clusters [for omissions, not substitutions/distortions] Word-initial [e.g., /sp/, /st/, /sm/, /sn/] Word-final [e.g., /ts/, /ps/] Incorporate phrase: “It’s a [/s/ cluster word]” after child demonstrates facility producing /s/ clusters in production-practice words [typically by 3rd cycle]

PRIMARY TARGETS-2 [for BEGINNING CYCLES] : 

PRIMARY TARGETS-2 [for BEGINNING CYCLES] Anterior/Posterior Contrasts [when stimulable] Velars [if “Fronter”] Word-final /k/ Word-initial /k,g/ [occasionally /h/] Alveolars/Labials [if “Backer”] Facilitation of Liquids [even if not stimulable] Word-Initial /l/ [preceded by week of tongue-tip clicking] Word-Initial /r/ [suppress gliding initially] Exaggerate vowel Do not blend initially Incorporate /kr/, /gr/ [when child has velars--typically 3rd cycle]

GENERAL COMMENTSRegarding Targets : 

GENERAL COMMENTSRegarding Targets Approximately 60 mn per PHONEME target At least 2 phonemes per target PATTERN Reassess phonology between cycles Recycle Primary Patterns as needed [until begin to emerge in conversation] Proceed to Secondary Patterns after Early developing patterns established /s/ clusters emerging in conversation Contrastive use of Velars & Alveolars Practice words for Liquids-produced without Glide

POTENTIAL “SECONDARY” TARGETS : 

POTENTIAL “SECONDARY” TARGETS Target Any of the Following that are still Consistently Lacking/Deficient Palatals Singleton Stridents Other Consonant Sequences Vowel Contrasts Voicing Contrasts Assimilations Any Remaining Idiosyncratic Patterns Minimal Pair Words especially useful for these

INAPPROPRIATE TARGETS for PRESCHOOLERS : 

INAPPROPRIATE TARGETS for PRESCHOOLERS Don’t target aspects that phonologically “normal” peers don’t actually produce Word-final Voiced Obstruents [e.g., /b,d,g,z/] Unstressed [weak] Syllables [e.g., refrigerator] “th” [e.g., mouth] “ng” [e.g., going] Vocalic /l/ [e.g., ball] Note: Sibilants are appropriate targets for preschoolers only if stridency is lacking [e.g., /t/ for /s/; /s/ cluster reduction], but NOT for LISPS [which maintain stridency and do not have a particularly adverse effect on intelligibility].

TREATMENT SESSION-BASIC STRUCTURE : 

TREATMENT SESSION-BASIC STRUCTURE Review last session’s practice words Listening activity [approximately 30 seconds] 15-20 words containing target [NOT carefully selected] Child must not repeat these words Slight amplification Production-practice words [5-6 carefully selected] Activities for eliciting productions use cues/assists/models as needed [Goal is 100%] child “takes turn” after saying “target” correctly in production-practice word [change activities every 7 or 8 minutes] Metaphonological Activity [e.g., rhyming] Probe for next session’s target Repeat listening activity [with slight amplification] Home practice [2 minutes per day]

CLIENT EXAMPLEAge 3:5:15 [years:months:days] : 

CLIENT EXAMPLEAge 3:5:15 [years:months:days] HISTORY Upper SES home One younger sibling [toddler] Health/Physical History Unremarkable [except for congestion & upper respiratory infections] Receptive Language-Superior *Adenoidectomy & PE tubes [age 3:9]

CLIENT’s PHONOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTPRETREATMENT SCORES* OMISSIONS : 

CLIENT’s PHONOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTPRETREATMENT SCORES* OMISSIONS Phonological Deviations Occurrence Percentages Syllables 0 Consonant Clusters/Sequences 118 Consonant Singletons Prevocalic 0 Intervocalic 7 Postvocalic 100 *Hodson Assessment of Phonological Patterns (HAPP-3; 2004)

PRETREATMENT SCORES-2CONSONANT CATEGORY DEFICIENCIES : 

PRETREATMENT SCORES-2CONSONANT CATEGORY DEFICIENCIES Phonological Deviations Occurrence Percentages Sonorants Liquids 100 Nasals 76 Glides 60 Obstruents Stridents 100 Velars 100 Other [Anterior Nonstridents/Backing] 33 Total Occurrences of Major Phonological Deviations [TOMPD] = 195 Pretreatment Severity Interval Rating = High Profound [HAPP-3 TOMPD Severity Intervals: 1-50 = Mild; 51-100 = Moderate; 101-150 = Severe; >150 = Profound (Top 10 pts-High; Bottom 10-Low)]

PRETREATMENT SCORES-3STRATEGIES: SUBSTITUTIONS/ASSIMILATIONS : 

PRETREATMENT SCORES-3STRATEGIES: SUBSTITUTIONS/ASSIMILATIONS Occurrences Vowel Deviations 31 Stopping 16 Fronting 12 Gliding 12 Reduplication 10 Labial Assimilation 7

PHONETIC & PHONOTACTIC INVENTORIES & PCC : 

PHONETIC & PHONOTACTIC INVENTORIES & PCC Consonants /p/, /b/ /t/, /d/ /m/, /n/ /w/, /j/ Syllable Structures CV and Reduplications of CVs No Final Consonants No Consonant Clusters Percentage of Consonants Correct [Shriberg & Kwiatkowski] PCC = 10%

STIMULABILITY CONSIDERATIONS& GOAL STATEMENT : 

STIMULABILITY CONSIDERATIONS& GOAL STATEMENT Stimulable [with assists (i.e., models, tactile cues, & amplification)] at time of initial assessment [Age 3:6] for Final C [/p/ & /t/] /s/ Clusters [word-initial /sp/, /st/, /sm/, /sn/] Not Stimulable initially for Velars Liquids Goal Statement [for Beginning Cycles] Enhance the following phonological patterns [to expedite intelligibility gains] (a) Final Consonants (b) /s/ Clusters [Stridents & Consonant Clusters] (c) Velars [when stimulable] (d) Liquids

CLIENT’S PHONOLOGICAL TARGETS for CYCLE-ONE : 

CLIENT’S PHONOLOGICAL TARGETS for CYCLE-ONE Word-Final C: /p/; /t/; [1 hour each per semicolon] /s/ Clusters: Word-Initial /sp/; /st/; Word-Final /ts/; /ps/; Velars: Word-Final /k/; [7 sessions/hours] [Summer Break--May to Sept—No Phonology Clinic Available] Word-Initial /k/; /g/; /s/ Clusters: /sn/; /sm/; /sk/; & recycled /sp/; /st/; Liquids: /l/; /r/; /kr/; [10 sessions] [Also facilitated/stimulated /h/ without actually targeting it] [Cycle-One Total Sessions/Contact Hours = 17]

CYCLE-TWO TARGETS : 

CYCLE-TWO TARGETS /s/ Clusters: /sp/ & /st/; /sm/ & /sn/; /sk/; Liquids: /l/; /r/; /kr/; /gr/; Recycled all /s/ clusters Added “It’s a ____” phrase [2 sessions] Other CCs [Secondary Patterns] /kw/; /kj/; [e.g., queen, Q] Medial /st/; [e.g., toaster] Final /st/; [e.g., nest] [Cycle-Two Total Sessions/Hours = 13]

CLIENT’S ADDITIONAL TARGETS forCYCLES THREE & FOUR : 

CLIENT’S ADDITIONAL TARGETS forCYCLES THREE & FOUR Liquids Palatal Sibilants Consonant Clusters/Sequences Medial & Final /s/ Clusters [e.g., basket, desk] Glide Clusters [e.g., cube, queen] /r/ Clusters [e.g., /kr, gr, tr, dr/] CCC [3-Consonant Clusters, e.g., /skr/] [Cycle Three-13 sessions; Cycle Four-9 sessions] Total for Cycles Three & Four = 22 Sessions/Hours

PRE-, INTERIM, & POST-TREATMENT DATA*/OUTCOMES : 

PRE-, INTERIM, & POST-TREATMENT DATA*/OUTCOMES 3:6 4:7 5:7 Cons. Seq. 118% 62% 18% Post. Sing. 100% 0 0 Stridents 100% 10% 5% Velars 100% 50% 5% Liquids 100% 100% 95% TOMPD 195 65 30 Severity Hi-Profound Moderate Mild Intelligibility 5% 65% 90% - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [30 hrs] + [22hrs] = 52 Contact Hrs [across 25 months] *Hodson Computerized Analysis of Phonological Patterns (2003)

PRODUCTIONS/TRANSCRIPTIONS OVER TIME : 

PRODUCTIONS/TRANSCRIPTIONS OVER TIME Chronological Age Stimulus 3:6 4:2 4:7 5:7 basket bApc bQjI bQsIt bQskIt cowboy hat tAtcA taUbehQt kaUbehQt kaUb]IhQt glasses dAtU dQjI dQtIs gwQsIz hanger jojc heNgU heNU heNU ice cubes Apu aItup aItups aIskjubz music box mowIbA mudibAk musIbAks mjusIkbAks smoke po moUk smoUk smoUk soap po toUp soUp soUp square pE pIo sEc skwEU television jLjLjojo tEjc IdZcn tEwcsIscn tEwcbIScn

Total Occurrences of Major Phonological Deviations [TOMPD]Ages 3:6 to 5:7 : 

Total Occurrences of Major Phonological Deviations [TOMPD]Ages 3:6 to 5:7

MAJOR RECOMMENDATIONSExpressive Phonology : 

MAJOR RECOMMENDATIONSExpressive Phonology Identify Consistent Broad Deviations Determine Priorities [Clients, Time, Individual/Group] Select Optimal Targets [Patterns, Phonemes, Words] Increase Complexity Gradually Facilitate Development of Awareness [Auditory, Kinesthetic, Semantic] Incorporate Slight Amplification [a few minutes & as needed] Tactile Cues [as needed] Models [particularly for new target] Enhance Metaphonological Skills Develop Precise Phonological Representations [see Mody; Stackhouse]

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS for CHILDREN with HIGHLY UNINTELLIGIBLE SPEECH : 

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS for CHILDREN with HIGHLY UNINTELLIGIBLE SPEECH Early Intervention-Critical Individualize Treatment Evidence-based Practices/Documentation Enhancement of PATTERNS

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ENHANCE PATTERNS PHONOLOGICAL & METAPHONOLOGICAL

Appendix ASELECTING OPTIMAL PRODUCTION-PRACTICE WORDS [for BEGINNING CYCLES] : 

Appendix ASELECTING OPTIMAL PRODUCTION-PRACTICE WORDS [for BEGINNING CYCLES] Monosyllabic Words [Real] Facilitative Phonetic Environment (Kent) Words in Child’s Lexicon Avoid selecting words with consonant at same place of articulation as substitute [e.g., NOT cat, coat, can, kiss, corn, candy, gas, goat, gate, gun, sock, tack, dog (if substituting /t/ for /k/; /d/ for /g/)] [e.g., NOT rope, robe, row, room, roof, rabbit; leaf, lamb, lamp, lip, loop, laugh (if substituting /w/ for /l/, /r/)]

Appendix BSOME SUGGESTIONS for ELICITING SOUNDS : 

Appendix BSOME SUGGESTIONS for ELICITING SOUNDS Final C [e.g., final /p/-pop lips & puff of air] /s/ Clusters [Draw finger along arm for /s/ and tap for the 2nd consonant for initial /s/ clusters] Velars [Tap throat for /k/ to indicate “backness”; sometimes use “dum dum” sucker to stimulate back of tongue; occasionally model velar fricative /x/] Liquids /l/ [tongue tip clicking independent of jaw--1 week before] /r/-open mouth as wide as possible & emphasize/prolong vowel; do not blend during initial cycles [Eliminate /w/ first] Palatal Sibilants [/s/ plus /j/ for “sh” (e.g., missyou) /t/ + /s/ + /j/ for “ch”; /d/ + /z/ + /j/ for “j”] [Reminder: Amplification often helps child]

SOME SELECTED REFERENCES-Books/Special Issues : 

SOME SELECTED REFERENCES-Books/Special Issues ASHA Monograph (1994). Children’s phonology disorders: Pathways and patterns. Bernthal, J., & Bankson, N. (2004). Articulation and phonological disorders. Bleile, K. (2004). Manual of articulation and phonological disorders. Gillon, G. (2004). Phonological awareness: From research to practice. Hodson, B. (Ed.) (1994). From phonology to metaphonology: Issues, assessment, and intervention. Topics in Language Disorders. Hodson, B. (2007). Evaluating and enhancing children’s phonological systems: From research and theory to practice. Hodson, B., & Edwards, M. (Eds.) (1997). Perspectives in applied phonology. Hodson, B., & Paden, E. (1983, 1991). Targeting intelligible speech: A phonological approach to remediation. Kent, R. (Ed.) (2004). The MIT encyclopedia of communication disorders. Stackhouse, J., & Wells, B. (1997, 2001, 2006). Children’s speech and literacy difficulties (I, II, & III).

SOME SELECTED REFERENCES-Articles/Chapters : 

SOME SELECTED REFERENCES-Articles/Chapters Forrest, K. (2002). Are oral-motor exercises useful in the treatment of phonological/articulatory disorders? Seminars in Speech and Language. Gordon-Brannan & Hodson (2000). Intelligibility/severity measurements of prekindergarten children’s speech. AJSLP. Hodson, B. (1994). Helping children become intelligible, literate, and articulate: The role of phonology. Topics in Language Disorders Hodson, B. (1997). Disordered phonologies: What have we learned about assessment and treatment? Perspectives in applied phonology. Hodson, Scherz, & Strattman (2002). Evaluating communicative abilities of a highly unintelligible preschooler. AJSLP. Hodson & Strattman (2004). Phonological awareness intervention for children with expressive phonological impairments. The MIT Encyclopedia of Communication Disorders. Nathan, Stackhouse, Goulandris, & Snowling (2004). The development of early literacy skills among children with speech difficulties. JSLHR. Porter & Hodson (2001). Collaborating to obtain phonological acquisition data for local schools. LSHSS.

Intervention Strategies and Activities for Preschoolers with Speech Sound DisordersClassroom Intervention Nancy CreagheadUniversity of Cincinnati : 

Intervention Strategies and Activities for Preschoolers with Speech Sound DisordersClassroom Intervention Nancy CreagheadUniversity of Cincinnati

Questions to Consider : 

Questions to Consider Can/should we work on phonology in the preschool classroom? Can/should work on phonology and language be combined? Does the child’s severity level affect these decisions? What is the evidence?

Relationship between Language and Phonology : 

Relationship between Language and Phonology It has been found that: Children with phonological disorders are more likely to have language disorders. Children with language disorders are more likely to have phonological disorders There is an obvious synergistic relationship between the two – phonology is an aspect of language! Current theories of language and phonologic acquisition support this relationship.

Assumptions about Intervention : 

Assumptions about Intervention Does work on phonology help language skills? Does work on language skills help phonology? Where is it best to target phonology? In individual phonological therapy? Concurrently with language therapy? In naturalistic environments – e.g. the classroom?

Treatment Strategies : 

Treatment Strategies Phonology treatment only Language treatment only Sequential phonology and language treatment Simultaneous language and phonology treatment - non integrated Integrated phonology and language treatment

Implications for Treatment : 

Implications for Treatment The possibilities to consider are: There is generalization across phonology and other language domains There is no generalization across domains There is generalization only in one direction, i.e. from phonology to other language domain only or from other language domains to phonology only.

Generalization from language-based intervention to phonologic domain : 

Generalization from language-based intervention to phonologic domain Hoffman et al.(1990) 2 children treated by: Minimal pairs for phonology OR Story retell for language Both children made gains in phonology. Child with phonology treatment made slightly greater gains Child with language treatment made language gains, but child with phonology treatment did not make significant language gains Tyler et al. (2002) 20 children treated for morphosyntax and phonology in different consecutive orders Children who received morphosyntax first performed as well as those who had phonology first. Suggests consideration of treatment of morphosyntax first Hoffman (1996)

Little generalization from language to phonology : 

Little generalization from language to phonology Tyler and Sandoval (1994) Six preschoolers with both language and speech sounds disorders received intervention on language (focused stimulation of narratives), phonology (modified cycles: elicited imitation and minimal pairs) or both Some generalization from phonology to language Negligible generalization for language to phonology Children who received combined approach made greatest gains in both. Tyler & Waterson ( 1991)

Little generalization from language to phonology : 

Little generalization from language to phonology Fey et al. (1994) 26 children in moderate to profound range for speech sound disorders Treated grammar, e.g. Focus on “will” for future time Focus on “are” as aux and copula Focus on “is” as aux and copula Focus on combining sentences with “and”, “but” No direct effects on phonology

Evidence to date is not conclusive.Possible Explanations for Discrepancies among Studies : 

Evidence to date is not conclusive.Possible Explanations for Discrepancies among Studies Differences in: Research methodology Duration of treatment programs *Treatment methods *Severity of impairments across studies Importance of child’s ability to make the sound

Phonological Awareness and Reading Problems : 

Phonological Awareness and Reading Problems Research indicates that Children with reading problems often have difficulty with segmentation. Sound segmentation ability in kindergarten is a strong predictor of later reading ability. Sound segmentation may be a necessary prerequisite for reading. Ability to read may improve sound segmentation.

Relationship between Phonological Awareness and Speech Sound Disorders : 

Relationship between Phonological Awareness and Speech Sound Disorders Webster and Plante (1992) k-2 Children with normal phonology scored higher than children with speech sounds disorders on 3 of 4 phonological awareness tasks Performance was correlated with intelligibility Cowan and Moran (1997) k-2 Children with mild speech sound disorders scored lower than typical children on the 3 tests. Performance was not related to specific sound errors Children with accompanying language problems did not perform more poorly than children without. BUT some children with speech sounds errors performed better than the typical children. Severity may be an important factor

Implications regarding Phonological Awareness : 

Implications regarding Phonological Awareness Improvement of phonological production? Improvement of phonological awareness? Combination of intervention/instruction?

Treatment Approaches for Speech Sound Disorders : 

Treatment Approaches for Speech Sound Disorders Contrast training Minimal pair opposition Maximal pair opposition Selected word practice “Seizing the moment” Using books Using the curriculum Intervening during play

We have to consider the treatment issues when we plan Phonologic Treatment in Naturalistic Settings – for example: : 

We have to consider the treatment issues when we plan Phonologic Treatment in Naturalistic Settings – for example: Patterns/process selection Sound/word target selection Stimulability Facilitating contexts Intelligibility Frequency of occurrence of the sound Developmental appropriateness Phonological knowledge

PRINCIPLES OF LANGUAGE LEARNING : 

PRINCIPLES OF LANGUAGE LEARNING Children learn language by learning at least four sets of rules: pragmatic, semantic, syntactic,phonologic/graphic. The language learning process is self-regulated by each child. The child must be cognitively ready for the language function, meaning and structure. Children learn language in appropriate contexts which are experientially based and meaningful for them. Children learn language when they have a reason to communicate.

PRINCIPLES FOR LANGUAGE "TEACHING" : 

PRINCIPLES FOR LANGUAGE "TEACHING" The content for language teaching must be meaningful and relevant to the child and sequentially based on normal development. Pacing must be at the child's own speed. Sequencing of skills should consider typical development. Careful observation of each child will allow the child to help us choose meaningful goals. The best motivator is natural reinforcement for successful communication.

PRINCIPLES FOR LANGUAGE "TEACHING" : 

PRINCIPLES FOR LANGUAGE "TEACHING" The context for language teaching should: be based on the child's level of cognitive development; draw from the child's natural environment; involve interpersonal interaction; involve active participation on the part of the child; be larger than life.

Remediation Based on Normal Development : 

Remediation Based on Normal Development The acquisition of phonemes and phonological rules is not an all-or-non process. accuracy comes gradually and not for one sound at a time. All exemplars of a phoneme do not have to be practiced for acquisition to occur Treatment of multiple error patterns in preschool children presents different issues than treatment of older children who have errors on only /r/ or /s/. There are advantages to working with children in groups. Like other language rules, phonological rules are learned through the process of communication in natural and meaningful contexts.

Implications for Serving Preschool Children : 

Implications for Serving Preschool Children The preschool classroom provides a natural and meaningful context where communication is required. Every child does not have to work on only one sound that is chosen as his target. Modeling and practice of a variety of sounds can occur and is in keeping with normal acquisition. Naturally occurring words can be used for practice words. Modeling, exposure and the opportunity for practice can be provided. Children can learn from each other and can be encouraged to try when other children participate.

Evidence for Classroom Based InterventionMontgomery, J., Bonderman, I. (1989) Serving preschool children with severe phonological disorders. LSHSS, 20, 76-84. : 

Evidence for Classroom Based InterventionMontgomery, J., Bonderman, I. (1989) Serving preschool children with severe phonological disorders. LSHSS, 20, 76-84. 9 children with severe or profound ratings Preschool class directed toward phonological intervention followed Hodson’s Cycles Approach Direct treatment followed Hodson’s approach Snack and break included sound monitoring 5-minute home program each day Children attended 3 days/week for 2 hours for 2 two-month periods separated by summer break (17 weeks/50 days)

Evidence for Classroom Based InterventionMontgomery, J., Bonderman, I. (1989) Serving preschool children with severe phonological disorders. LSHSS, 20, 76-84. : 

Evidence for Classroom Based InterventionMontgomery, J., Bonderman, I. (1989) Serving preschool children with severe phonological disorders. LSHSS, 20, 76-84. All children decreased severity levels either 1 or 2 levels Four children were dismissed from services. No children met preschool eligibility requirements at the end of the program. The child with least progress missed 17 days

Montgomery & Bonderman (1989) Targets:Session One : 

Montgomery & Bonderman (1989) Targets:Session One Week Phonological Patterns 1 Singleton Final Consonants 2 Stridency 3 Stridency & Consonant Clusters 4 Velars 5 Liquids 6 Liquids 7 Stridency & CC 8 Stridency & CC Phoneme Targets word-final /p/,/t/,/k/ word-final /ts/,/ps/,/ks/ word-initial /sp/,/st/,/sn/ word-final /k/ word-initial /k/,/g/ word-initial /1/(2 days) word-final // word-final // word-initial /r/ (2 days) word-final /ts/,/ps/,/ks/ word-initial /sp/&/st/ word-initial /sm/&/sn/ word-initial /sp/,/st/,/sm/,/sn/

Our Preschool Phonology Group : 

Our Preschool Phonology Group Traditional preschool classroom setup and schedule: 4 – 6 children Two days per week, 2 hours per day Opening group: calendar, songs, poems, books Craft activity Snack Free play

Our Preschool Phonology Group : 

Our Preschool Phonology Group Modified cycles approach to targeting patterns for whole group Pattern changed weekly Patterns/sounds targeted within classroom theme and activities Entire classroom designed to elicit target sounds Stories/books modified or created to include target sounds

Target: FricativesTheme: At the Beach : 

Target: FricativesTheme: At the Beach Books Rainbow Fish Rainbow Fish Lost at Sea Rainbow Fish to the Rescue At the Ocean The Ocean: Alphabet Sand/Water Table Sand, seashells, shells, salt water, same/different, fish, swim, swish, Craft Painting seashells, brush Snack Fish, sand dollar cookies, seaweed slaw

Including Phonology in the Preschool Classroom : 

Including Phonology in the Preschool Classroom Calendar /k/ calendar, cold, week /s/ sunny, summer, snow /r/ rain, September, year /f/ Friday, February, fair Songs/poems /k/ Five Little Monkeys /s/ Itsy Bitsy Spider, The Wheels on the Bus /r/ Row, Row, Row Your Boat, The Wheels on the Bus /f/ Five Little Monkeys

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Play activities /k/ cars and trucks, blocks /s/ sand table, school /r/ rolling the ball, rocking the baby, making a road /f/ farm football Arts and crafts activities /k/ crayons /s/ scissors /r/ rock painting /f/ finger painting

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Snacks /k/ popcorn /s/ juice /r/ raisins /f/ fruit Book reading /k/ The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Carle) /s/ Cinderella /r/ Are You My Mother (Eastman) /f/ Find My Blanket (Brady)

Velar Opportunities for “Going on a Picnic” : 

Velar Opportunities for “Going on a Picnic” Carrots Cake Candy Cookies Coolade Ice cream Coke Picnic Milk Bake Take Like Sack Back pack

Phonologic Treatment in Preschool Settings : 

Phonologic Treatment in Preschool Settings Response to Intervention (Speech Improvement?) Providing a strong curriculum for all children Providing targeted instruction in the classroom for at risk children Providing an intervention program to reduce the number of identified children

References : 

References Masterson, J. (1993). Classroom-based phonological intervention. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 2, 5-9. Schlosser, K. G., Phillips, V. L. Building literacy with interactive language charts. Scholastic Inc. Warren, J. The piggyback song book series. Waren Publishing House Inc.