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Clinical application of two phonologically based treatment procedures.
A A Tyler1, M L Edwards, J H Saxman
1Syracuse University, NY.
The Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders
|November 1, 1987
Summary
Phonological process treatment effectively improved speech sound production in young children. Both minimal pairs and modified cycles procedures showed significant generalization of correct sounds, supporting phonological remediation strategies.
Area of Science:
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Developmental Psychology
- Linguistics
Background:
- Phonological processes are common in children's speech sound disorders.
- Targeting phonological processes is a key area in speech therapy.
- Understanding treatment efficacy is crucial for clinical practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate two phonological process-based treatment procedures.
- To assess the effectiveness and efficiency of minimal pairs and modified cycles procedures.
- To examine generalization of correct sound production in children with speech sound disorders.
Main Methods:
- Four children (aged 3:1–5:1) received either minimal pairs contrasting or modified cycles treatment.
- Treatment was guided by detailed phonological analysis.
- Pretreatment and follow-up generalization probes measured changes in phonological systems.
Main Results:
- All children showed marked improvements in their phonological systems.
- Correct sound production generalized to untreated sounds, though at a slower rate than trained sounds.
- Up to three phonological processes were eliminated within 2.5 months per child.
Conclusions:
- Phonological process-based treatment enhances articulation remediation.
- Speech sound acquisition is a gradual developmental process.
- Both minimal pairs and modified cycles procedures are effective and efficient treatment options.