Description

Ages: 3 and up

Grades: PreK and up

Author: Amy Graham, M.A., CCC-SLP

Unlock the full potential of phonological therapy with the Bjorem Speech® 2-3 Element Clusters Complexity Approach Bundle. This comprehensive set combines three distinct decks, each focusing on either 2 or 3-element clusters, crucial for the advanced treatment of children with phonological disorders. Based on the groundbreaking work of Gierut in 2001, this bundle utilizes the complexity approach, a research-backed, evidence-based intervention strategy designed to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of phonological remediation.

Bundle Features:

• Comprehensive Coverage: Each of the three decks contains approximately 40 cards, meticulously designed to target complex 2 or 3-element clusters that challenge and advance children’s phonological skills.

• Evidence-Based Methodology: Embraces the complexity approach, which prioritizes the treatment of later-developing sounds and clusters, proving more effective than traditional sequential phonological therapy.

• Principles of Markedness and Sonority Difference: Utilizes two fundamental principles to drive phonological development:

  • Markedness: Targets marked (more complex) sound classes to facilitate improvements in simpler, unmarked sound classes, enhancing overall speech clarity without direct intervention on each sound error.

  • Sonority Difference: Employs a calculated approach by analyzing the sonority (relative loudness) of each sound in a cluster, aiding in the selection of targets that provide the most significant therapeutic impact.

Benefits of Using This Bundle:

• Streamlined Phonological Improvement: By focusing on complex sound clusters, this approach accelerates phonological development, broadening and deepening the impact on the child’s speech system.

• Engaging and Effective: Each card is crafted to captivate children’s interest, promoting active engagement and a high number of practice trials, essential for mastering complex phonological patterns.

• Versatile Application: Ideal for a variety of therapeutic settings, including clinics, schools, and home practice, making it a flexible tool for any speech-language pathologist’s toolkit.

Ideal for:

• Speech-Language Pathologists seeking a comprehensive, research-based tool to enhance their practice.

• Educators and therapists working in special education who require effective, scientifically grounded resources for phonological teaching.

• Parents and caregivers looking for professional-grade materials to support their child’s speech development at home.

The Bjorem Speech® 2-3 Element Clusters Complexity Approach Bundle is not just a collection of therapy tools; it’s a transformative educational approach that makes phonological therapy more effective and engaging. By integrating this bundle into your therapeutic strategies, you can ensure a profound improvement in phonological disorders, equipping children with the clarity and confidence needed for successful communication.

Includes: 3 boxes of cards with 50-54 cards in each box