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Facilitative Contexts /ɹ/ Inventory & Therapy Bundle
$284.00
Facilitative Contexts /ɹ/ Inventory & Therapy Bundle
Product #60083
Discover the ultimate solution for /ɹ/ analysis and therapy with the /ɹ/ Inventory and Facilitative Contexts for /ɹ/ Therapy Bundle. This comprehensive set, designed by renowned experts Dr. Kelly Farquharson and Dr. Carol Koch, is an essential tool for speech-language pathologists dedicated to treating and monitoring progress for /ɹ/.
What's Included in the Bundle?
/ɹ/ Inventory: This inventory tool dives deep into various linguistic contexts for /ɹ/, including 7 facilitative contexts, R clusters, Vocalic R, and Dialect Phrases (both rhotic and non-rhotic). It's designed to be comprehensive, offering analysis in single words and phrases. Special attention is given to dialect-sensitive phrases, ideal for identifying non-rhotic dialects from regions like Eastern America, the UK, and Australia, ensuring a culturally sensitive approach to speech therapy.
Facilitative Contexts for /ɹ/ Therapy: This set of 89 cards with 149 targets across 7 different facilitative contexts—including high front vowels, low front vowels, alveolars, high back vowels, low back vowels, velars, and liquids—facilitates precise speech therapy. Each card is designed to support a variety of tongue postures for the correct production of /ɹ/, making every word an opportunity for correct practice.
Downloadable PDF Handbook: Complement your therapy and assessment with a digital handbook that provides detailed protocols and guidance for using the /ɹ/ Inventory and therapy cards effectively. This resource is invaluable for planning sessions and tracking progress.
Product Details:
/ɹ/ Inventory Cards: 5.12" x 5.12"
Facilitative Contexts for /ɹ/ Therapy Cards: 2.56" x 2.56"
Cues: Thick soft matte texture to reduce glare, suitable for children with vision impairments.
Terms of Use:
One downloadable protocol per physical address.
No copying or sharing protocols outside of the physical address.
Report misuse to hello@bjoremspeech.com
Enhance your therapy tools with this dual product bundle, meticulously crafted to provide thorough assessments and effective interventions for /ɹ/. Perfect for any speech-language pathologist looking to elevate their practice with evidence-based, culturally competent materials.
Please watch the videos we have provided for you to learn more about this product, what is included, and how to use!
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Supplemental Information
Facilitative Contexts for /ɹ/ Therapy
$71.00
Facilitative Contexts for /ɹ/ Therapy
Product #60085
**NOTE: This item is sold as a bundle with the R INVENTORY. Do NOT buy this deck alone if you do not have the R Inventory. We do NOT sell the R Inventory by itself. We recommend starting with the /ɹ/ Inventory, which includes 23 facilitative items to help determine the specific facilitative contexts for the child you're working with. You can buy the this therapy deck product as a BUNDLE with the Inventory HERE.
Introducing the Facilitative Contexts for /ɹ/ Therapy Deck (Product Number 60085)—a meticulously crafted tool designed to enhance the effectiveness of /ɹ/ therapy sessions. Developed by experts Dr. Kelly Farquharson and Dr. Carol Koch, this set focuses on the use of facilitative contexts, which are specific word structures that support the correct pronunciation of the challenging /ɹ/.
Each card in this set measures 2.56" x 2.56" and is made with a thick, soft matte texture, ensuring no glare and making them ideal for children with vision impairments. The deck includes 89 cards encompassing a comprehensive total of 149 targets. These targets are thoughtfully organized into seven distinct facilitative contexts: high front vowels, low front vowels, alveolars, high back vowels, low back vowels, velars, and liquids. This organization supports a variety of tongue postures necessary for the correct production of /ɹ/, allowing for targeted and effective speech therapy.
The Facilitative Contexts for /ɹ/ Therapy Deck is not only a tool for therapy but also an educational resource, providing clinicians with a systematic method to identify which contexts best support accurate /ɹ/ production. Additionally, it includes items to assess the influence of dialect on /ɹ/ production, making it an invaluable asset for diverse linguistic environments.
With this deck, speech-language pathologists can streamline their therapy sessions, ensuring each targeted word maximizes the opportunity for correct pronunciation practice. This set promises to be an essential addition to your speech therapy materials, facilitating significant progress in your clients' articulation skills.
The R Handbook is NOT included in purchase of this product. This is the Facilitative Contexts for /ɹ/ Therapy ONLY. If you would like to check out The R Handbook, it is included in the FACILITATIVE CONTEXTS /ɹ/ INVENTORY & THERAPY BUNDLE (If you would like to see what is included in the bundle, please check out the videos in the product description).
Word List
Prevocalic and Vocalic R
$71.00
/ɹ/ Prevocalic and Vocalic (by Carol Koch and Jennie Bjorem):
This resource contains target words in seven different contexts for /ɹ/. This deck can be used to extend accurate production to over prevocalic and vocalic /ɹ/ sounds.
Product Number 60076
Which R Deck is Right for Me?
Welcome to the Prevocalic and Vocalic /ɹ/ Deck! Designed with busy Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) in mind, this deck helps streamline therapy sessions with research-based materials at your fingertips. Ideal for intervention once a consistent /ɹ/ or /ɝ, ɚ/ production has been established, this resource focuses on generalizing accurate productions to other contexts.
The deck contains target words in seven different contexts for /ɹ/, providing diverse practice opportunities. SLPs can probe these contexts and prioritize those where accurate production is readily elicited, ensuring efficient and effective therapy.
Complementary to the Bjorem Speech® Facilitative Contexts for /ɹ/ Therapy Deck, this resource extends accurate production to other prevocalic and vocalic R sounds, aiding in the generalization process.
With 133 total words and designed to be practical and inclusive, the Prevocalic and Vocalic /ɹ/ Deck is a must-have for any speech therapy toolkit.
Card: 2.56" x 2.56"
Cues are a thick soft matte texture, they are not shiny or laminated so children with vision impairments do not get the glare.
R Coarticulation
$71.00
Bjorem Speech R Coarticulation Deck
Product #60072
Introducing the Bjorem Speech® R Coarticulation Deck, expertly designed by Lindsey Hockel of Speechy Things, a recognized R sound specialist. This deck is a must-have tool for speech-language pathologists looking to enhance their therapy sessions with effective coarticulation strategies for the challenging /ɹ/ sound.
Key Features:
Diverse Card Types: The deck comprises seven distinct types of cards, including Initial R, Final ar, Final ear, Final ire, Final air, Final er, and Final or. This variety allows therapists to address the various articulatory challenges associated with the /ɹ/ sound in all positions.
Coarticulation Strategies: By strategically combining Initial R cards with Final R cards, therapists can create a range of Medial R words. This technique helps bridge the gap between different vocalic and consonantal contexts, facilitating smoother transitions and more natural /ɹ/ sound production.
Comprehensive Coverage: The deck includes cards for Initial R, Final R, and all forms of Vocalic R, ensuring comprehensive coverage of /ɹ/ sounds within the English language. This makes it an invaluable resource for targeting specific phonetic contexts in therapy.
Practical Applications: Ideal for one-on-one therapy sessions, group activities, or home practice, the deck supports a variety of learning environments. Its versatile design makes it suitable for learners of all ages, from children just beginning to work on the /ɹ/ sound to adults refining their articulation.
Engaging Illustrations: Each card features a vivid, engaging illustration that not only captures the learner's interest but also provides a visual cue that reinforces the sound’s pronunciation and context.
Quality and Durability: Crafted with high-quality materials, the cards are designed to withstand frequent handling, making them a durable addition to any speech therapy toolkit.
The Bjorem Speech® R Coarticulation Deck is an essential resource for any speech-language pathologist dedicated to mastering the complexities of the /ɹ/ sound. Its strategic design and practical functionality make it an excellent choice for enhancing articulation therapy and ensuring seamless speech development. For more information or to purchase this innovative tool, visit Bjorem Speech® R Coarticulation Deck.
Cards are 2.56"x2.56"
Additional Resources
Ways to Use R Coarticulation in Speech Therapy Video
What's Inside the Box?
Which R Deck is Right For Me?
R Sound Cues
$71.00
Bjorem Speech Sound Cues R
Product #55003
Bjorem Speech Sound Cues for /ɹ/: Phonetic Learning Cards for Speech Therapy, Early Literacy, and Language Development for Children– Engaging Visuals for Speech Sound Training and Phonological Awareness
Which R Deck is Right For Me?
Watch a quick video of cues in practice here!
Bjorem Speech Sound Cues for /ɹ/ - /ɹ/ cues are easily incorporated into /ɹ/ therapy to provide visual cueing or associations for all /ɹ/ sounds when teaching the sound, spelling practice or movement of the different sounds.
This deck includes cues for:
R CONTROLLED VOWELS
Er - Motorcycle Sound
Ire - Fire truck Sound
Ar - Pirate Sound
Or - Rowboat Sound
Rl - Throw-up Sound
Ear - Ear Sound
Air - Blowing Sound
PREVOCALIC R
Prevocalic /r/ - Barking Sound
R CLUSTERS
PR - purring sound
GR - tiger sound
TR - helicopter sound
DR - mower sound
FR - furry sound
KR - crow sound
BR - cold sound
VOWELS
Long e - “eat” - Eating Sound
Long i - “kite” - Eye Sound
Short o - “pop” - AHHH Sound
Long a - “ate” - Tropical bird Sound
Long o - “toe” - Lady O Sound
Key Features:
Diverse Applications: Suitable for use in various therapy settings including classroom, at-home practice, or professional speech therapy sessions.
Educational and Engaging: Makes learning /ɹ/ sounds fun and memorable with relatable sound cues.
Inclusive: Cues are a thick soft matte texture, they are not shiny or laminated so children with vision impairments do not get the glare.
Who Can Benefit:
Children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Offers a tangible method to grasp complex sounds and help understand movements involved
Individuals with Speech Sound Disorders: Provides a variety of cues to address specific sound challenges.
Learners of All Ages: From kindergarten through secondary school, for those working on mastering /ɹ/ sounds.
Therapists Aiming for Differentiation: Ideal for teaching subtle vowel variations and complex clusters.
Age Range: suitable for children ages 3 months to secondary school, acknowledging that speech and language therapy is not one-size-fits-all. The age appropriateness of each product varies based on the child's abilities rather than strictly by chronological age. This flexibility allows speech therapists, educators, and parents to select materials that best meet the unique needs and developmental stage of each child or adult.
# of Cards: 20 cue cards
Box Size: 2.95" x 2.95" x 1.69"
Card Size: 2.56" x 2.56"