Cued Articulation

What is Cued Articulation?

Cued Articulation is a technique developed by speech therapist Jane Passy to help children learn and produce speech sounds accurately. This method uses visual cues, such as hand signs, to represent different speech sounds and their articulatory features. It’s a multisensory approach that combines auditory, visual, and tactile elements to enhance speech clarity and learning.

Why is Cued Articulation Important?

Children often struggle with understanding and producing speech sounds. Cued Articulation provides a clear and consistent way to teach these sounds, making it easier for children to grasp and replicate them. This approach is particularly beneficial for children with speech and language difficulties, as it supports their phonemic awareness and pronunciation skills.

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Key Benefits of Cued Articulation

Improved Pronunciation

Helps children learn how to produce speech sounds correctly.

Multisensory Learning

Engages multiple senses, making learning more effective.

Support for Diverse Learners

Effective for children with various learning styles and needs.

Enhanced Phonemic Awareness

Increases understanding of how sounds work in language.

Consistency

Provides a consistent method for teaching and practicing sounds.

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How Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) Use Cued Articulation

SLTs use Cued Articulation to support children with speech and language challenges. Here’s how:

Teaching Sounds: SLTs use hand cues to show where and how sounds are made in the mouth. This visual aid helps children understand the physical aspects of speech production.
Reinforcing Learning: By combining visual cues with auditory input, SLTs reinforce the learning of speech sounds, making it easier for children to remember and use them correctly.
Building Confidence: As children become more proficient in producing sounds, their confidence in speaking increases.
Engaging Activities: SLTs incorporate fun and interactive activities that use Cued Articulation, keeping children engaged and motivated during therapy sessions.

Examples of Cued Articulation Activities

Hand Cues: Using specific hand signs to represent different speech sounds.
Mirror Exercises: Children watch themselves in a mirror while using hand cues to practice sounds.
Sound Games: Interactive games that incorporate hand cues to reinforce sound production.
Storytelling: Using hand cues while telling stories to practice sounds in context.

Tips for Parents

Practice at Home: Use hand cues during everyday conversations to reinforce what your child learns in therapy.
Be Patient: Learning new speech sounds takes time. Encourage your child and celebrate their progress.
Create a Supportive Environment: Provide a positive and encouraging atmosphere for your child to practice their speech sounds.
Collaborate with SLTs: Work closely with your child’s therapist to understand how you can support their learning at home.

Cued Articulation is a powerful tool that helps children improve their speech clarity and phonemic awareness. By understanding and supporting this approach, parents can play a crucial role in their child’s speech and language development.

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