Do you have students who really struggle with the /r/ sound?
R distortions can be tricky! Clinically, it’s a huge challenge for many SLPs to work with. So in this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Tara McAllister to talk about how we can use biofeedback to improve treatment for persistent issues with the /r/ sound.
Tara McAllister, PhD, CCC-SLP, is an Associate Professor of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at New York University. She conducts NIH-funded research on technology-enhanced treatment methods for persistent speech sound disorder.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- The power biofeedback has to help kids struggling with /r/ distortions
- How biofeedback works and how we can use it with our students
- Why the /r/ sound is such a struggle for so many students
- How to get access to biofeedback tools in your school
- Some success stories from clinicians using biofeedback for their students
- Tips for struggling SLPs to improve outcomes in students with these distortions
I know the /r/ distortion can be such a challenge, but biofeedback can really help. Tune in to learn how from Tara!
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