Analysis of Child Speech – Speech analysis to support differential diagnosis and inform selection of targets and intervention approaches for children with SSD
About this course
A phonetically transcribed representative sample of a child’s speech is the first step to support effective clinical decision-making for children with speech sound disorder (SSD). Moreover, further analysis of child speech is needed for some children with moderate-severe SSD, beyond that supported in published assessments such as the DEAP. This provides SLTs with an in-depth understanding of the child’s phonetic capabilities, phonological skills and productive phonological knowledge (PPK); i.e. specifically how they use sounds in words. Consequently, the findings from this analysis lay the foundation stone for accurate differential diagnosis, and evidence-based selection of appropriate targets and intervention approaches supporting effective and efficient intervention.
Furthermore, regular repeated transcription and analysis (i.e. using probes and baseline measures) also allows SLTs to monitor progress in therapy and change the intervention approach or targets as appropriate. Importantly, it also provides SLTs with evidence that can demonstrate the effectiveness of intervention and hence the value of SLT services.
Please note: This course assumes a basic familiarity with The DEAP (Diagnostic Evaluation of Articulation and Phonology), and its associated diagnostic classifications of speech sound disorder. For practitioners seeking a comprehensive overview of DEAP, this course presents an overview including the administration, scoring and analysis of the DEAP screen, subtests and Toddler Phonology Test.
Attend this course to:
Consider the application of analysis and interpretation tools to the speech data of several children to support:
- Differential diagnosis of subtype of SSD
- Selection of intervention approaches and targets
- Monitoring of progress
Course Times
The course duration is 9.30 am to 12.30 pm (UK Time) over two consecutive days – For a list of course dates and times please go to the Booking page
Course pricing
| Book and pay online | Organisational payment | Student / Returner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Price Per Person | £132 | £154 | £77 |
Please book your place here or alternatively, you can contact us if you are you would like to:
- Book four or more courses (we can offer you a discount)
- Make a block booking for a group
- Book a closed course
Course presenter
Dr Jill Titterington
Consultant Speech and Language Therapist/Researcher
Dr Jill Titterington is a consultant Speech and Language Therapist/Researcher https://www.thespeechdoctorni.co.uk/ a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and one of the International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders’ Editor-in-Chiefs. Jill has ~20 years of clinical experience, and ~17 years working for Ulster University’s Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) department. Jill is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and her speciality area of teaching is in child speech sound disorder: both phonetic transcription skills, and clinical management (particularly of phonological delay and disorder). Jill provides ongoing CPD teaching and learning opportunities for qualified SLTs in these areas. Jill’s research focuses on supporting implementation of evidence to Speech and Language Therapy practice for children with speech and language difficulties. She has a particular interest in supporting the delivery of evidence-based dosage/intensity of intervention for children with moderate to severe speech sound disorder. Driven by this interest, Jill established a group of academics, researchers, and clinical/managerial SLTs (Raising Awareness of Dosage in Speech Sound Disorder (RADiSSD)) in 2023 which is working to drive change to practice across the UK and Ireland. Recent publications include a chapter on the pedagogy of clinical phonetics for students of SLT, and journal articles on applying evidence on dosage to practice for children with severe speech sound disorder, and how to work effectively with parents to increase dosage of intervention. See here for recent publications.
Course topics
- Why in-depth speech analysis is important for some children with SSD
- Phonetic and Phonological Systems Analysis (Bates and Watson 2012)
- Speech Analysis Checklist (Bates, Titterington and the Child Speech Disorder Research Network 2021).
- Contribution of in-depth analysis to differential diagnosis
- Contribution of in-depth analysis to the selection of targets and intervention approaches
- The role of in-depth analysis in the monitoring of progress
Who this course is suitable for
This course is suitable for: Returners to Speech and Language Therapy, Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs), Speech and Language Therapy Students
Booking information
This course is presented Virtual Live – Online over Zoom
This course is available on various dates throughout the year. To view available course dates, select your preferred date and book your place, please click here.
During the booking process, you can select to reserve a place instead (while you confirm you can attend or to organise payment through your employer for example). We can hold your place for up to four weeks, if we have not heard from you after this time, we may need to cancel your reservation so other people can attend the training.
Course Beetle is an approved supplier for NHS Trusts, Local Authorities and Schools.
Course testimonials
I thoroughly enjoyed this course. It is not very often that you attend courses that you can go away and apply immediately in your practice. I felt that this course was very practical and was easy to access. Jill was an excellent presenter who kept me engaged throughout the two mornings presenting information in a clear and concise way. I would definitely recommend this course to my colleagues.
The course was excellent. Very well presented. Jill is incredibly knowledgeable. Pitched at the right level and easy to follow. I loved all the practical aspects and the practice of analysing different children’s speech. I came away with lots of new things to try with my caseload.
Thank you, the course was brilliant and I wouldn’t hesitate to attend another one offered by Course Beetle. I particularly enjoyed Jill’s method of sharing and teaching knowledge so I would particularly look for further courses that she presents.
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