[PDF] sequencing speech therapy goals

What is sequencing & why is it important?

What is sequencing? Sequencing refers to the way a child plans and organises their ideas for speech. This is an important part of story telling, sharing news or describing events. We often see children who struggle to arrange their ideas into a logical sequence, meaning their sentences are disjointed and hard to follow.

What can a client learn from a speech therapy session?

Client will indicate an accurate yes/no response. The client will improve fluency skills in order to functionally communicate with adults and peers. Client will demonstrate increased awareness and control of rate of speech. Client will understand and use different rates of speech with correct breathing. Client will be monitor even speech rate.

How will a client engage in speech at a conversational level?

Client will engage in speech at the conversational level using balanced resonance. Client will engage in speech at the conversational level using appropriate prosody. Client will consistently use compensatory strategies to aid memory. Client will provide accurate information on time, date, and simple schedule of activities.

How can a client improve voice quality?

The client will improve voice quality in order to functionally communicate with adults and peers. Client will engage in speech at the conversational level using functional phonation. Client will engage in speech at the conversational level using acceptable habitual pitch.