What is auditory bombardment Therapy?
Consequently, what is the Hodson cycles approach?
The cycles approach targets phonological pattern errors and is designed for children with highly unintelligible speech who have extensive omissions, some substitutions, and a restricted use of consonants. The goal is to approximate the gradual typical phonological development process.
- Identify the target phonological process.
- Before the session, select 3-5 minimal pairs of words that contrast the paired phonemes.
- Introduce the minimal pair words to the child by showing them pictures of the pairs and naming them aloud.
- Have the child point to the words you name.
Also question is, what techniques do speech and language therapists use?
Speech therapists use various techniques to assist with swallowing, including facial massage and lip, tongue and jaw exercises. Therapy strengthens face and jaw muscles used for eating, drinking and swallowing, and increases perceptive abilities.
Treatment for articulation includes: Showing how to make sounds correctly. Helping your child recognize which sounds are correct and incorrect.
Treatment for dysarthria includes:
- Slowing the rate of speech.
- Improving breath support.
- Strengthening muscles.
- Improving articulation (making sounds)