Description

Ages: 3 and up

Grades: PreK and up

Author: Rebecca Reinkling

Enhance your speech therapy toolkit with the Bjorem Speech® Minimal Pairs: Fronting & Backing deck, a meticulously designed resource aimed at addressing specific phonological impairments in children. This set focuses on the common phonological processes of fronting and backing, making it an indispensable tool for speech-language pathologists working with children exhibiting mild to moderate phonological challenges. Great for children 3 years of age and over!

Product Features:

• Comprehensive Content: The deck includes a total of 60 cards, with 52 cards dedicated to minimal pairs and 4 types of cue cards, providing a robust framework for targeted speech intervention.

• Versatile Sound Targets: Focuses on critical sound contrasts such as ‘k’ vs. ‘t’, ‘g’ vs. ‘d’, and ‘sh’ vs. ‘s’, included in words positioned at the initial, final, and in clusters, to address a wide range of phonetic contexts.

• Child-Friendly Design: Each card is 2.56″ x 2.56″ and features a thick, soft matte texture which reduces glare, making them accessible for children with vision impairments and comfortable for frequent handling during sessions.

Adaptive Learning Approach:

• Customizable Treatment Sets: Therapists can choose the number of pairs used, target one or multiple sounds, and even expand the treatment set as needed, offering exceptional adaptability.

• Interactive Learning Sessions: Encourages dynamic interaction during sessions. The reverse side of the cards includes a color-coding feature to help quickly match pairs and identify related sounds, enhancing the learning experience.

• Engaging and Effective: The visually appealing and tactile nature of the cards promotes engagement and motivates children to participate actively in repetitive practice, essential for mastering new speech patterns.

• Educational Versatility: Ideal for use in diverse settings, from one-on-one therapy sessions to group settings in clinics or educational environments, and even for at-home practice supported by caregivers.

Ideal for:

• Speech-Language Pathologists seeking specialized tools to effectively treat phonological disorders.

• Educators and therapists in settings requiring focused intervention on specific speech sound errors.

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

The Bjorem Speech® Minimal Pairs: Fronting & Backing deck is not just a teaching aid; it is a comprehensive approach to phonological correction, designed to meet the unique needs of each child. Equip your practice with this essential tool and witness the transformative impact on your clients’ speech development.

Includes: 60 cards