2 How To Co-treat Articulation and Language Skills 

How To Co-treat Articulation And Language Skills 

By Speech Therapy Teacher
 

Working on articulation and language skills at the same time in speech therapy can be achieved through a variety of activities and techniques. Here are some ideas:

Use picture books: Picture books can be an excellent tool for targeting both articulation and language skills. Encourage your client to practice saying words and sentences that contain their target sounds while discussing the pictures in the book. You can also ask questions that require the use of specific vocabulary words or grammar structures.

Play games: Games are a great way to make therapy fun while working on articulation and language skills. Games like "I Spy" and "20 Questions" can be modified to target specific sounds or language goals. For example, "I Spy" can be used to target initial or final sounds, while "20 Questions" can be used to practice asking and answering questions.

Engage in conversation: Encouraging your client to engage in conversation can help them practice their articulation and language skills in a more natural context. Ask open-ended questions and encourage your client to share their thoughts and ideas.

Use visual aids: Visual aids like flashcards and visual schedules can be helpful for clients who have difficulty with language skills. For example, you can use flashcards to teach vocabulary words, and visual schedules can help clients understand and follow multi-step instructions.

Provide feedback: Providing feedback is essential for helping clients improve their articulation and language skills. Be specific in your feedback, focusing on the sounds or language skills your client needs to work on. Encourage your client to self-monitor their progress and provide feedback to themselves.

Remember that each client is unique, and therapy should be tailored to their individual needs and goals. Incorporating a variety of activities and techniques can help keep therapy fun and engaging while targeting both articulation and language skills.