Frontal Lisp, Lateral Lisp
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228 pages
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Description
A dynamic discussion of the lisps, the first to combine methods from traditional articulation and oral-motor therapy for both diagnostic and treatment procedures. This material is practical, comprehensive and insightful. It is based on thirty years of direct therapy experience with the frontal and lateral lisps in a wide variety of clients. Professional and student speech-language pathologists alike will find a fresh perspective and a wealth of information here. Appropriate for clients two years of age and above. Can be used as supplemental reading material in courses on articulation. A great addition to a professional or university library.
- Learn how to treat even the most difficult lisps
- Gain a full perspective of normal sibilant production
- Learn to diagnose direction of airflow
- Shorten therapy time with effective techniques
- Discover how to combine articulation and oral-motor therapy
- Learn to motivate clients and commit them to therapy
- Create an environment for effective carryover
- Develop effective entrance and exit criteria
Chapters
- The Phonemes
- Oral Position for Sibilant Production
- Deep Analysis of the Frontal Lisp
- Deep Analysis of the Lateral Lisp
- Developmental Considerations in Sibilant Remediation
- The "Long T" Method
- The Cornerstone Approach
- Onward to the Other Sibilants
- Remediation Specific to the Frontal Lisp
- Remediation Specific to the Lateral Lisp
- Auditory Training Through the Program
- Oral Habits, Oral Structure, Oral Rest and Swallowing
- Achieving Carryover
- Real Clients in Real Therapy
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Recent Feedback
"Frontal Lisp, Lateral Lisp is sure to become the authoritative guide to diagnosing and remediating lisping."
- The Library of Speech-Language Pathology, Spring 2007
"This is a handsome and well-constructed volume. There is certainly very little information about lisps that you have overlooked in this volume."
- Elaine Pagel Paden, Ph.D.
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- Michelle Bychek, SLP
"Your new manual is well-written (not surprised!). The diagrams and exercises are very clear. I find your practicality and candidness refreshing."
- Rita Gittinger, SLP, OH