The paper presents a symptom approach for the intervention of childhood language disorders. Intervention guidelines are presented in the following areas of functioning: two-word utterances, auxiliaries, grammatical structures, auditory comprehension, discourse, and symbolic play. Behavioral analysis, rather than etiological classification, forms…

The document, 80% of which consists of appended samples, presents information and suggestions on the preparation of individualized education programs (IEPs) for students classified as eligible for speech correction services. Aspects covered include IEP development, parental approval, time commitments, and annual review. Four sample IEPs are…

The article reviews normal developmental patterns for naming and discusses research comparing children with normal language and those with language disorders. Implications for assessment and intervention approaches for children with word finding difficulties are noted. (CL)

The paper discusses some principles derived from the normal language development process that could be incorporated into a naturalistic approach for facilitating early language development in language delayed children. (SB)

Written for speech-language clinicians in the school setting, the manual describes therapy techniques used in the Keystone Adolescent Program for Stutterers (KAPS). KAPS emphasizes the Airflow Technique, a self-regulatory approach consisting of two parts: (1) a quiet breathing in and out allowing the breath to flow out a distance before initiating…

Speech-language clinicians should offer specific suggestions to classroom teachers for dealing with language handicapped children. Suggestions may touch upon listening behavior, classroom emotional climate, as well as specific techniques for talking with children (modeling, expatiation, expansion). Specific activity ideas may also be offered. (CL)

The difficulties of generalization and maintenance in stuttering treatment is discussed. Three strategies for promoting generalization and maintenance in school settings are suggested based on current research evidence: probing and training for generalization; incorporating real-life elements into therapy; and training clients to self-regulate…

This program of auditory articulation therapy de-emphasizes production-oriented therapy in working with unintelligible 3-to-6-year-old children. It proposes auditory training activities, which train the child's ears on all sounds in error in order to facilitate readiness for correct production of sounds. Production training is then suggested for…

The instructional guide, student manual, and reference materials were developed by the PDQ Project, Planning and Development of Quality Services in the Schools, an effort by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association to provide public school personnel working with communication disordered children with information and training related to…

Originally developed, refined, and presented by a speech-language pathologist for perceptually impaired children, the lessons presented in this book can be used by regular classroom and special education teachers to stimulate 6- to 9-year-olds' interests in sounds, letters, and words. Each of the 54 lessons is based on one particular consonant or…

Intended for parents of cerebral palsied children, the manual discusses special communication problems that often accompany the condition, and describes various strategies for helping such children communicate. A chapter on positioning for speech diagrams 14 different positions to help facilitate better functioning in many areas, including speech.…

The article offers suggestions on utilizing bulletin boards as a motivational device for students enrolled in speech-language therapy. Theme bulletin boards for each month can be coupled with a reward system. (Author/DB)

Intended to aid speech-language pathologists in providing sequential, meaningful take-home assignments for articulation-impaired elementary school students, this book lists 95 activities which promote parent involvement in articulation-task learning. Each of the 95 activities (65 for non-readers and 34 for readers) is written on a slip which…

The guide describes teaching strategies, approaches to language remediation, and the selection and use of materials. Five strategies for language teaching (drill, interactive methods, informational drill, barrier games, and experience) are briefly considered, followed by 12 formats for language materials (including "analogy" cards, i.e., cards…

Adolescent students with voice disorders need information concerning the physiological, environmental, and psychosocial aspects of voice production. This paper describes a multiple-choice quiz format that has been used effectively as part of the awareness phase of vocal reeducation. (Author)