Here’s the thing.... Therapy activities not connected to a rationale base are merely isolated, disconnected, haphazard tasks. Therapy becomes a gamble as to whether the tasks will “work” or not. A therapy rationale base is more than helpful, it’s essential.
STAR Series books are rationale-based. Each brief, easy-to-read book is a speech supplement that lays out issues and answers for a specific therapy subject. They are written with speech-questions and answers in mind; from a speech therapist’s point of view--
“Just tell me what to do to fix this child!”
“STAR” is an acronym, of course, (everything has an acronym): The Speech Therapy Answers and Reference series. How are the STAR Series books beneficial to you? Each one
- Gives answers as to why a child has trouble formulating sounds.
- Explains the reasons why a child may not remediate right away.
- Answers questions about oral differences and other obstacles.
- Personalizes analysis and therapy techniques.
- Offers therapy options to try even when you’ve tried everything.
“STAR” is an acronym, of course, (everything has an acronym): The Speech Therapy Answers and Reference series. How are the STAR Series books beneficial to you? Each one
Although written for speech-language therapists, parents and others interested in speech and the mouth will be able to comprehend the information.
Current STAR Series Books (more on the way):
- The Key to Carryover
- 22 of My Favorite Tools and How to Use Them
- Demystify the Lingual Frenum
