speech systems approach

Question 1

WHO

Answer 1

children w/ non progressive developmental dysarthria

children 5 years or older

Question 2

WHAT

Answer 2

intelligibility of speech output focusing on loud, clear speech

Question 3

WHY

Answer 3

current understanding of the effects of the underlying neurological impairment on the course of speech development

neuromuscular function of the various speech systems

fundamentals of experience based neuroplasticity and principles of motor learning

Question 4

HOW

Answer 4

open vowel practice

functional phrases

speech practice in a hierarchy of exercises

random practice of any speech behavior from exercise

Question 5

the SLP provides xxx feedback when the child is acquiring the target speech patterns and xx the feedback once the child has achieved it consistently in x out of x productions

Answer 5

frequent; fades; 1; 10

Question 6

may also work on speech perception to ensure child can…

Answer 6

detect clear speech vs imprecise and weak speech and to then remember strategies self-monitor