R Therapy 101: The “Teaching R” Method

Course Number: ABIO2302

When: Available between available February 6, 2023 – February 6, 2028

Where: Available under “Course Content” at the bottom of this page.

Description: In this session, we will review bunched and retroflex productions of /r/. We will also review evidence-based strategies for elicitation of /r/ in multiple contexts.

Who This Course Is Good For:

• Any ASHA member, CCC holder, or other professional that is licensed or credentialed to practice speech-language pathology (SLP) or audiology or preparing to earn ASHA CEUs.
• A professional who works with pediatric clients.
• A professional who works with pediatric clients that have phonological speech disorders.

Who This Course Isn’t Good For:

• Any professional who has an extensive background in phonological disorders with the pediatric population.
• Any professional that does not currently work with any pediatric clients or plan to in the near future.

Presenters:

Venita Litvack, M.A, CCC-SLP

Venita is an Assistive Technology (AT) Consultant in south Florida. She has a passion for using AAC, AT, and literacy to support individuals with complex communication needs, autism, and other disabilities. Venita has delivered poster presentations on several topics related to AAC at ASHA and co-presented several ASHA CEU accredited courses. Venita co-authored two articles published in ASHA Leader’s online publication, as well as the Lou Knows What to Do book series published by Boys Town Press. Recently, Venita started utilizing the power of social media to empower and motivate educators across the country through the Speechie Side Up podcast, blog, Instagram account, and YouTube channel.

Lindsey Hockel, MS, CCC-SLP

Lindsey is the owner and creator behind Speechy Things, LLC. She specializes in the /R/ sound and currently sees a small private caseload of “R kids.” Lindsey knows exactly how it feels to feel stuck and dread the /R/. Using her own clinical experience and a ridiculous amount research, Lindsey now shares every tip and trick she possibly can to help other SLPs break through barriers and “Rock the R.” She strives to ensure that every therapy material, speaking engagement, and training video provided by Speechy Things is informative, evidence-based, and even, dare we say, fun. On a personal note, Lindsey believes in progress over perfection, dancing like no one is watching, and, above all, free shipping.

Disclosure Statements

Venita Litvack has the following relevant financial relationships to disclose: ownership interest in Speechie Side Up, LLC and Tassel Learning, LLC; royalties from the Lou Knows What to Do book series.

Venita Litvack has the following relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose: member of the ASHA Special Interest Group 12.

Lindsey Hockel has the following relevant financial relationships to disclose: Lindsey is the owner of Speechy Things, LLC through which she sells speech therapy materials. She also received compensation for this presentation.

Lindsey Hockel has the following nonfinancial relationships to disclose: Lindsey is a member of ASHA and TSHA.

Learning Outcomes

As a result of this activity, participants will:

• Describe both retroflex and bunched productions of the “R” sound
• Describe clinical decision making for whether or not retroflex or bunched productions of “R” are well matched strategies to your client
• List at least two evidence-based strategies for eliciting “R”
• List at least two strategies for eliciting “R” in multiple contexts

Agenda

5 min	Introductions and Backgrounds
10 min	Review of how the “R” sound is produced
10 min	Review of how to decide which “R” is best for a student
10 min	Review of evidenced-based strategies for eliciting “R” in multiple contexts
15 min	Review of a plan for getting “R” in every context
10 min	Closing, Discussion, and Questions

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