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Jan 2024
23m 3s

Biofeedback Treatment for Persistent /r/...

Hallie Sherman
About this episode

Do you have students who really struggle with the /r/ sound? 


R distortions can be tricky! Clinically, it’s a huge challenge for many SLPs to work with. So in this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Tara McAllister to talk about how we can use biofeedback to improve treatment for persistent issues with the /r/ sound. 


Tara McAllister, PhD, CCC-SLP, is an Associate Professor of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at New York University. She conducts NIH-funded research on technology-enhanced treatment methods for persistent speech sound disorder. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

  • The power biofeedback has to help kids struggling with /r/ distortions
  • How biofeedback works and how we can use it with our students
  • Why the /r/ sound is such a struggle for so many students
  • How to get access to biofeedback tools in your school
  • Some success stories from clinicians using biofeedback for their students
  • Tips for struggling SLPs to improve outcomes in students with these distortions


I know the /r/ distortion can be such a challenge, but biofeedback can really help. Tune in to learn how from Tara! 


Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/208


Resources Mentioned: 

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