Episode 8 : Part 2 - Applications Of Speech & Language Therapy
Welcome to PBS Matters. In the second part of our eighth episode, Mags Kirk introduces a 10 year old boy who was referred for support to develop his vocal skill. Mags used TalkTools, task analysis, errorless learning and intensive interaction (paring to build rapport) to develop his oral motor skills. This improved his eating and speech. Mags goes onto to highlights the importance of considering physical issues whenever a person is referred for feeding or verbal skills.