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An experimental analysis of misarticulating children's generalization.

M Elbert, L V McReynolds

    Journal of Speech and Hearing Research
    |March 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Children with /s/ sound errors improved with targeted speech therapy. Generalization of correct /s/ production varied, influenced by factors like stimulability and training duration, not just context.

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    Area of Science:

    • Speech-language pathology
    • Childhood speech sound disorders
    • Phonological acquisition

    Background:

    • Speech sound disorders are common in children, impacting communication.
    • The /s/ sound is frequently misarticulated, often substituted with /theta/.
    • Understanding generalization is crucial for effective speech therapy interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the generalization of correct /s/ production in children with /theta/ for /s/ substitutions.
    • To analyze the influence of various factors on generalization patterns following speech therapy.

    Main Methods:

    • A functional analysis reversal design was employed.
    • Five children with /theta/ for /s/ errors were trained to produce /s/ in three syllables.
    • Generalization was assessed using untrained syllable and word probes, including varied phonetic contexts.

    Main Results:

    • Generalization of correct /s/ production occurred in untrained items.
    • Phonetic context had a less significant impact on generalization than anticipated.
    • Stimulability, training duration, and individual subject characteristics emerged as key variables influencing generalization.

    Conclusions:

    • Targeted speech therapy can improve /s/ production in children with specific misarticulations.
    • Generalization of speech sound production is a complex process influenced by multiple factors beyond phonetic context.
    • Individualized treatment approaches considering stimulability and subject characteristics are vital for maximizing generalization.

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