Facilitative Contexts For /ɹ/ Therapy

Introducing the Facilitative Contexts for /ɹ/ Therapy Deck: a meticulously crafted tool designed to enhance the effectiveness of /ɹ/ therapy sessions. Developed by experts Dr. Kelly Farquharson and Dr. Carol Koch, this set focuses on the use of facilitative contexts, which are specific word structures that support the correct pronunciation of the challenging /ɹ/.

Each card in this set measures 2.56" x 2.56" and is made with a thick, soft matte texture, ensuring no glare and making them ideal for children with vision impairments. The deck includes 89 cards encompassing a comprehensive total of 149 targets. These targets are thoughtfully organised into seven distinct facilitative contexts: high front vowels, low front vowels, alveolars, high back vowels, low back vowels, velars, and liquids. This organisation supports a variety of tongue postures necessary for the correct production of /ɹ/, allowing for targeted and effective speech therapy.

The Facilitative Contexts for /ɹ/ Therapy Deck is not only a tool for therapy but also an educational resource, providing clinicians with a systematic method to identify which contexts best support accurate /ɹ/ production. Additionally, it includes items to assess the influence of dialect on /ɹ/ production, making it an invaluable asset for diverse linguistic environments.

With this deck, speech-language pathologists can streamline their therapy sessions, ensuring each targeted word maximises the opportunity for correct pronunciation practice. This set promises to be an essential addition to your speech therapy materials, facilitating significant progress in your clients' articulation skills.

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