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Complex Clusters in Speech Therapy: Faster Progress Using the Complexity Approach!

Unlock faster progress in speech therapy by targeting consonant clusters! In this blog, we explore how two- and three-element clusters can boost phonological development, especially in children with speech sound disorders. By strategically selecting clusters based on their complexity and a child’s phonemic abilities, therapists can facilitate broader generalization and greater system-wide improvements. Learn about the impact of sonority differences, guidelines for choosing clusters, and evidence-based strategies that make consonant clusters a powerful tool for enhancing speech intelligibility and achieving efficient, lasting results in speech therapy!

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Why Crafts Are A Great Speech Therapy Activity: Lots of Engagement with No Prep Speech Therapy

Crafts in speech therapy can be a polarizing topic. Many therapists are anti-craft, feeling that the prep time, mess, and effort simply outweigh the benefits. It can seem like more work than it's worth, especially when you consider the time needed to gather supplies, manage multiple students, and fit the craft into a productive therapy session. However, with the right approach, crafts can actually be a powerful tool in speech therapy, providing multiple benefits for both therapists and students.

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Work Smarter, Not Harder: Why SLPs Should Target S Clusters When Using the Cycles Approach!

Discover why targeting S clusters during the Cycles Approach in speech therapy gets you more bang for your therapy buck. Work smarter, not harder when remediating phonological disorders in speech therapy using the Cycles Approach.

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