For each session, what does YOUR speech therapist do?

[jordanmk0]

Hi,

I'm just curious about the different methods of different speech therapists. Mine first gets me to go over my past week of event, then I have to read out some plosive words (words starting with T, P, D, K, B, and in some cases, other words), then lastly, I would have to answer more of my therapist's questions.

It's not always this routine, but that's basicly it. What about your speech therapist routines?

Jordan

[andrewg818]

Jordan,
When your speech therapist goes over those plosive sounds w/ which you report trouble, consider asking him/her "Well, ok--but I don't really have any speech difficulties w/ those sounds-- I say them plenty of times just fine--especially in some situations--like when I 'm alone in a room--or when I'm here now.. I've certainly experienced saying those sounds fine--so I'm confused: why are we practicing ways to say them-- I know how to say them-- I just can't say them when I'm locked up/blocked--so is there anything we can do to stop me from locking/blocking up? If we do that, then these sounds wont be a problem at all!"

[Perad]

I go to groups.

How have you been?
Identify issues
Why do you have these issues?
Generate activities which may help with this.

Someone does a presentation on something stuttering related.

Close out with what we are going to do and try in the next week.

I like the relaxed atmosphere and find it more helpful than reading off worksheets.