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The Talkies program aligns with a theory of cognition, Dual Coding Theory, and through sequential steps brings the non-verbal code of imagery to consciousness. The goal is to engage the individual to consciously create and access mental representations and stimulate his or her awareness of the imagery-language connection. Talkies is not intended to diagnose or be an exclusive treatment for speech-language pathology and audiology disorders.
Talkies is the primer to the Visualizing and Verbalizing program for students who need simpler, smaller steps of instruction to establish the imagery-language connection. The goal of Talkies instruction is to develop mental imagery as a base for language comprehension and expression. Talkies instruction may benefit students with prior diagnoses of expressive language delays or autism spectrum disorders.
This manual provides the theory and specific steps to implement the Talkies program. It includes sample lessons, step summaries, illustrations, and helpful tips, and it describes the important questioning techniques that stimulate mental imagery. The goals of Talkies are to:
Talkies is suitable in developmental and remedial settings.
