Eliciting Sounds: Techniques and Strategies for Clinicians 2nd Edition

Description

Provide speech-language pathologists with an indispensable clinical toolkit using Eliciting Sounds: Techniques and Strategies for Clinicians, 2nd Edition. Authored by Wayne A. Secord alongside a team of expert practitioners, this highly practical, spiral-bound reference is the go-to manual for professionals and students working with clients who struggle with articulation and phonological disorders. It bridges the gap between diagnostic assessment and the actual hands-on process of teaching specific speech sounds.

The 2nd Edition offers a comprehensive, phoneme-by-phoneme breakdown of the English language. For every consonant and vowel, the text provides detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to elicit the sound using multiple evidence-based methods—including phonetic placement, motokinesthetic cues, and sound approximation techniques. Complete with clear illustrations of articulatory positions and an intuitive, easy-to-navigate layout, this guide ensures clinicians can quickly find troubleshooting strategies during a live therapy session when standard approaches aren’t working.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Coverage: Provides specific elicitation strategies for every English consonant, vowel, and diphthong.

• Multiple Techniques: Offers a variety of approaches for each sound (e.g., auditory stimulation, phonetic placement, shaping) to accommodate different learning styles.

• Visual Aids: Features clear, detailed diagrams illustrating the precise placement of the tongue, lips, and jaw required for accurate sound production.

• Clinical Troubleshooting: Includes practical advice on what to do when a client is “stuck” or substituting one specific sound for another.

• User-Friendly Format: Designed with a spiral binding and highly organized layout, making it the perfect quick-reference guide during active therapy sessions.