Prompt Therapy

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We will incorporate oral motor Prompts for Restructuring the Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets (PROMPT) therapy into your child’s session.

What is PROMPT?
The PROMPT system is a hands-on treatment which gives your child sensory input for shaping their articulators to accurately produce sounds and sequences. This method requires the SLP to give the child prompts on the surface of his or her face in order to elicit the right movement of his or her articulators. This system addresses all aspect of speech including but not limited to jaw stability, prosody (intonation), co-articulation, and the movements of your child’s tongue.

What types of children does it help?

Speech and Language Disorders, Apraxia, Autism, Hearing Impaired, Sensory Integration Disorders

PROMPT can be worked on in conjunction with children using alternative and augmentative communication systems, including but not limited to picture symbol system, sign language or assistive technologies.

How does an SLP who is trained in PROMPT incorporate the technique into their speech and language therapy?

As with all approaches used in our clinic, PROMPT will be used in conjunction with multiple approaches to make your child reach his or her optimal potential. The PROMPT system focuses on how sounds are made in isolation and in sequences. It can be paired with all goals related to speech and language skills.

How will parents be able to carryover techniques at home?

Trained SLPs in the PROMPT system will educate parents about their child’s goals. Parents will be given simple instructions to carryover specific techniques in the home environment.

How many times a week does my child need to be seen to make progress?

Your child will be seen twice a week for 30 minute sessions. After 16 sessions a progress report will be completed. If future goals are needed, they will be addressed at that time.