Skilled Interventions

Speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy and feeding therapy skilled interventions

179 skilled interventions

Name Major focus area Description
Imitative Modeling Speech Therapy -> Receptive Language Imitative modeling technique is an approach that presents the patient with a series of modeled utterances that are very similar in grammatical structure, but quite different in semantic content that facilitates learning to novel context and situations (Courtright, & Courtright, 1979). Learn more
Indirect Language Stimulation (ILS) Speech Therapy -> Receptive Language This is a child-centered approach where the SLP uses communicative context and linguistic mapping so that opportunities for the patient to provide target responses occur as a natural part of play interactions (Hubbell, 1977; Fey, 1986; Murray & Hornbaker 1997). Learn more
Indirect Management Strategies Feeding Therapy -> Swallowing Indirect management strategies are the proper positioning and handling of a patient during mealtime that is an essential part of the treatment program and includes postural techniques, sensory stimulation, and equipment adaptations (Swigert, 2007; Logemann, 1998; Cherney, 1994). Learn more
Integral Stimulation Approach: Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) Speech Therapy -> Articulation Integral stimulation approach is a motor based hierarchical speech treatment into which the SLP incorporates the principles of motor learning. DTTC is a child-specific modification of integral stimulation therapy (Rosenbeck, et al., 1973; Stand & Debertine, 2000; Stand, et al., 2006). Learn more
Interactive Language Development Teaching Speech Therapy -> Expressive Language Interactive Language Development Teaching is a directed language treatment approach to teach syntactic structures. The SLP reads a story to the child and then asks a series of questions designed to evoke specific language structures from the child (Lee, et al, 1975). Learn more
Joint Mobilization Techniques Physical Therapy -> Range of Motion Joint Mobilization Techniques involve manual therapy to improve joint range of motion and reduce stiffness, enhancing overall mobility. Learn more
Language Intervention Activities Speech Therapy -> Expressive Language Enhances understanding and use of language. Learn more
Lee Silverman Voice Treatment Speech Therapy -> Voice Lee Silverman Voice Treatment is specifically designed for patients with Parkinson's disease, the Lee Silverman voice treatment advocates increasing the effort with which patients speak – thereby "pushing" the voice and making it stronger (Stemple, et al., 2000; Pannbacker, 1998). Learn more
Literacy-based Intervention Speech Therapy -> Receptive Language Literacy-based intervention is a language intervention program that engages the patient in literature-based activities featuring an implicit focus on oral and written language through shared storybook reading (Justice, et al, 2003, Kaderavek & Justice, 2002). Learn more
Literate Narrative Intervention (LNI) Speech Therapy -> Expressive Language Literate Narrative Intervention (LNI) is an interactive approach that targets the patient’s production of story grammars through sequenced steps that gradually withdraw support so that the patient can independently tell a story (Petersen, et al., 2010). Learn more
Maximal Opposition Contrast Therapy Speech Therapy -> Phonology A therapy method using the concept of distinctive features in which the SLP chooses word pairs that have target sounds that are most different. Differences vary along two dimensions: 1) The number of unique features that differentiate between the two phonemes and 2) The nature of the features; major or nonmajor class features (Gierut, 1989). Learn more
Metaphon Therapy Approach Speech Therapy -> Phonology Metaphon therapy approach is based on metalinguistic awareness and the SLP designs treatment sessions to enhance the patient’s metaphonological skills (Bankson & Bernthal, 2004, Howell & Dean, 1994). Learn more
Milieu Language Teaching Procedure (MLT) Speech Therapy -> Expressive Language Milieu Language Teaching (MLT) is a hybrid intervention approach where the SLP prompts pre-selected grammatical targets during child centered play and routines. Incidental teaching method and Mand-model are two variations of MLT (Warren, 1991, Yoder, et al, 2011, Paul, 2001). Learn more
Minimal Opposition Contrast Therapy Speech Therapy -> Phonology A therapy method using the concept of distinctive features in which the SLP chooses word pairs that have target sounds that differ by one feature. Differences vary along two dimensions: 1) The number of unique features that differentiate between the two phonemes and 2) The nature of the features; major or nonmajor class features (Gierut, 1989). Learn more
Minimal Pair Contrast Method Speech Therapy -> Phonology This cognitive-linguistic approach is a therapeutic use of pairs of words that differ by one phoneme only. Minimal pairs are use to establish contrast not present in the patient's phonological system (Weiner, 1981). Learn more
Modeling Plus Evoked Production Intervention Speech Therapy -> Expressive Language Modeling Plus Evoked Production Intervention is an interactive approach that uses focused models of targeted forms with intermittent opportunities for the patient to produce the form and receive feedback regarding the correctness of the production (Weismer & Murray-Branch, 1989). Learn more
Motivational Interviewing (MI) Speech Therapy -> Pragmatics / Social Skills / Life Skills Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a “collaborative conversation style for strengthening a person’s own motivation and commitment to change” (Miller & Rollnick, 2012) which is used by SLPs to support clients leveraging their own intrinsic motivation for change and collaborating to form meaningful goals (MacFarlane, 2012).  Learn more
Motor Learning Approach Feeding Therapy -> Swallowing Motor learning approach takes the process of oral motor skill acquisition and considers the applicability of motor learning concepts for advancing swallowing and feeding capabilities in patients (Sheppard, 2008). Learn more
Motor Planning Activities Occupational Therapy -> Praxis Motor Planning Activities are designed to enhance an individual's ability to conceive, plan, and execute complex motor actions, which are crucial for performing daily tasks efficiently and independently. These activities are particularly beneficial for individuals with developmental coordination disorders, autism spectrum disorders, or those recovering from neurological injuries. Learn more
Multiple Opposition Approach Speech Therapy -> Phonology Multiple Opposition Approach is a procedure where the SLP uses minimal word pairs to target errors simultaneously and is for patient’s who substitute a single sound for several sounds (Hedge, 2008, Williams 2000). Learn more
Multiple Phoneme Approach (MPA) Speech Therapy -> Articulation Multiple Phoneme Approach (MPA) is a behaviorally oriented treatment method in which the SLP addresses all articulation errors in each session (McCabe & Bradley, 1975). Learn more
Multi-Step Task Completion Training Occupational Therapy -> Attention Multi-Step Task Completion Training enhances the ability to follow and complete tasks that require multiple steps. Learn more
Narrative Skills Development Speech Therapy -> Receptive Language Enhances the ability to tell and understand stories. Learn more
Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) Speech Therapy -> Expressive Language Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) is an intervention approach used with gestalt language processors, or those who learn language through meaningful chunks (or gestalts). NLA acknowledges the communicative intent underlying echolalia and helps the child break apart their gestalt scripts and recombine the pieces into new combinations, phrases, and sentences. Learn more
Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) Feeding Therapy -> Swallowing Neuro-Developmental treatment is an advanced hands-on therapeutic approach used when working with patients who have central nervous system insults that create difficulties in controlling movement. An SLP using NDT has completed advanced training in NDT. Learn more