Major focus area

Speech Therapy -> Phonology

Short description

Phonological process approach focuses on targeting the elimination of phonological processes, rather than one sound at a time. This is used by the SLP when a patient presents with multiple sound errors that can be grouped into characteristics/patterns (Pena-Brooks & Hedge, 2007).

Long description

Phonological process approach focuses on targeting the elimination of phonological processes, rather than one sound at a time. This is used by the SLP when a patient presents with multiple sound errors that can be grouped into characteristics/patterns. Phonological Process Approach: Method: Select phonological process for elimination through teaching specific sounds or groups of sounds. Identify all phonemes that are misarticulated within a process (example: FCD) Teach only a few final consonants. Use any effective procedure to teach the consonants. Use the comprehensive treatment approach of modeling, shaping, manual guidance, positive reinforcement, and corrective feedback (Pena-Brooks & Hedge, 2007).