Ultimate Speech Sounds: Eliciting Sounds Using 3D Animation

This book provides a toolkit for speech therapists to use with parents to teach speech sound formation, including instructions, educational resources, and 3D animated clips. It covers anatomy, physiological production, and therapy materials for each consonant, monophthong, and diphthong, and is accompanied by online 3D animated video material featuring DARA®. It is a practical clinic resource for newly qualified and student SLTs, as well as those more seasoned in the field.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 31 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Are you struggling to motivate clients to engage in speech therapy practice at home? Encouraging parents to utilize helpful resources that reinforce the skills acquired during therapy sessions can be a challenge. This comprehensive book provides step-by-step instructions, educational resources, and links to 3D animated clips specifically designed for therapists to use with parents. By following these guidelines, therapists can ensure that they execute perfect techniques every time.

The book delves into the intricate details of each of the 24 English consonants, 16 monophthongs, and 8 diphthongs, considering their anatomy, physiological production, and the therapy materials that can be employed in practice. It is accompanied by online 3D animated video material featuring DARA®, an avatar that accurately reproduces each consonant or vowel by demonstrating the precise mouth and tongue positioning that form each sound. Additionally, photocopiable and free downloadable material from Resource {URL} serves as excellent resources for parents to utilize at home.

Rather than focusing solely on educating therapists, this book serves as a valuable toolkit to assist in explaining techniques to parents and children. It serves as a practical clinic resource, aiding speech therapists in teaching speech sound formation alongside recommended elicitation techniques. This is an essential component for both newly qualified and experienced speech therapists, as well as those seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge in the field.

Dimension: 297 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032512716