ReST vs DTTC

Question 1

compare the focus

Answer 1

DTTC: motor learning through gradually reducing cues as accuracy improves

ReST: emphasizes prosody and smooth transitions between syllables

Question 2

compare the approach

Answer 2

DTTC: “watch me, listen to me, do what I do”
-high levels of support

ReST: pseudowords to help practice accurate speech movements and stress patterns (ex: tabogu)

Question 3

compare targeted speech movements

Answer 3

DTTC: accuracy in producing syllables and sequences of syllables

ReST: fluency and rhythm in multisyllabic words by working on syllable transitions and stress patterns

Question 4

compare practice structure

Answer 4

DTTC: intensive, one on one, repeated practice, slower exaggerated movements –> natural speech

ReST: structured, repetitive, set of randomized pseudo words w/ feedback to refine prosody and transitions

Question 5

compare who it’s best for

Answer 5

DTTC: severe CAS who need a lot of support and help w/ basic motor speech patterns

ReST: more mild-moderate CAS who have some established speech patterns but need improvement in prosody and syllabic transitions

Question 6

complete an overall summary of the two approaches

Answer 6

DTTC is more supportive and hands on, ideal for children needing foundational motor planning skills.

ReST is prosody-focused and works well for children ready to refine syllable transitions and stress

Question 7

why might gestures be used in DTTC?

Answer 7

they enhance motor learning by providing immediate and clear guidance on how to achieve correct articulation