This program includes exercises that encourage children to imitate phonemes, syllables, words, phrases and sentences to support expressive language development.
The Learnigo SLP: Imitating Speech programs is designed for therapists and teachers working with younger and older children who have:
autism spectrum disorders,
delayed speech development,
intellectual disabilities,
and with other communication difficulties.
The program was designed with the following features in mind:
Adapted for children with different levels of cognitive functioning, specifically concerning the needs of children with autism spectrum disorders.
A comprehensive tool to support the development of basic skills that help the child to understand the world and the principles of functional communication.
Speech imitation is divided into stages of varying degrees of difficulty, with gradually increasing difficulty to match the child’s progress.
Imitation exercises are based on a realistic model (e.g., representation of facial expressions).
A broad range of terms covering different parts of speech and abstract concepts is presented.
Database for the therapist/teacher that allows you to record activities with the students and monitor their progress.
Arranged based on a hierarchy of pragmatic communication skills.
The program was developed with particular emphasis on children with autism spectrum disorders, but it will prove useful when working with other students experiencing communication difficulties.
The Learnigo SLP: Imitating Speech programs consists of:
Over 330 interactive screens (games, puzzles, matching, etc.)
A token incentive system to motivate the child to complete the exercises
Online access to content to use at any place at any time (e.g., school, home, therapy office, on-the-go-, etc.)
Printable worksheets for additional practice
Customizable practice, including options for hints, fewer options to minimize distractions, and a progress panel
Easy descriptions including written and recorded instructions
Data on progress
The program includes the following dedicated exercise sections:
Basic instructions from the program
Imitating phrases and sentences
Imitating phonemes
Imitating sounds
Imitating syllables
Imitating words
Imitating speech