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**Voice/Resonance Curriculums for Speech Therapy** Oct 24, 2025
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**Voice/Resonance Curriculums for Speech Therapy**
Comprehensive Plans for Improving Vocal Quality and Resonance

Our voice and resonance curriculums provide a clear, structured approach for helping children and teens improve their vocal quality, projection, and resonance in healthy, sustainable ways.

Each plan includes practical strategies and guided activities that teach students how to use their voice effectively and comfortably across real-world settings—from the classroom to the stage.

Give your students the confidence to speak clearly, comfortably, and with pride in their own voice.

Structured. Evidence-based. Confidence-building.
Start your Free Trial to Access the Voice/Resonance Curriculums →
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

Who’s it For?

Children and teens whose voice quality sounds different from others (hoarse, raspy, breathy, gravelly, strained, etc.)

Those with differences in the volume, rate, or pitch of their speech

Those whose voices sound too nasal or like they have a stuffy nose

Those who frequently lose their voice

Those with diagnosed structural differences (vocal nodules, cleft lip/palate, etc.) or motor disorders (apraxia, dysarthria, etc.)

Who Can Use It?

Speech-Language Pathologists and Professionals

Speech Language Therapy Assistants and SLPAs

Parents and Caregivers

Teachers and Educators

**Choose your Curriculum:**

Foundations of Healthy Voice Use

Resonance (Nasality)

Voice

Prosody

Foundations of Healthy Voice Use Curriculum:
What is it? A structured, easy-to-follow program that teaches healthy voice habits — guiding children and teens through vocal hygiene, breath control, and efficient voice use to support clear, confident communication.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Cough or clear their throat frequently

Frequently yell, scream, or cheer loudly

Make a lot of loud or harsh sound effects while playing

Frequently speak very loudly or in an unnatural speaking voice

Frequently lose their voice

Frequently breathe through the mouth instead of the nose

Run out of breath when speaking or lack breath support

Have noisy or effortful breathing during speech

How does it work?
This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

Vocal Hygiene and Preventing Strain
(Ages 5-12 yrs and beyond)

Eliminating Vocal Abuse

Intermediate Level:

Breath Control and Support
(Ages 6-14 yrs and beyond)

Coordinating Breath with Speech

Advanced Level:

Self-Monitoring and Carryover of Voice Strategies
(Ages 12 yrs – Adult)

Making Environmental Modifications to Prevent Vocal Strain

Using Preventative Strategies Across Environments

Using Proper Breathing Techniques throughout Day

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Try the Foundations for Healthy Voice Curriculum Free for 7 Days
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

Resonance (Nasality) Curriculum:
What is it? A structured program that helps children and teens develop balanced resonance for clearer speech — providing step-by-step guidance and practice to reduce hypernasality or hyponasality and improve overall voice quality.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Speak too nasally or sound like they have a stuffy nose

Sound like they are talking through their nose

Have air puffing or rattling in the nose when they talk

Have certain speech sounds that are weak or muffled, especially on sounds like /p/, /t/, /k/

How does it work?
This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

Developing Awareness & Discrimination
(Ages 5-6 yrs and beyond)

Discriminate Between Oral and Hypernasal Resonance

Intermediate Level:

Using Oral Resonance in Structured Speech Tasks
(Ages 5-7 yrs and beyond)

Using Oral Resonance First in Words, then in Longer Utterances Up through Reading Aloud

Advanced Level:

Generalization and Carryover to Everyday Speech
(Ages 5-8 yrs and beyond)

Using Correct Oral Resonance in Conversation

Generalizing Correct Oral Airflow to Other Environments

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Try the Resonance Curriculum Free for 7 Days
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

Voice Curriculum:
What is it? A structured, evidence-based program for addressing voice disorders by helping children and teens develop healthy, efficient voice use — providing clear, guided lessons to improve vocal quality and support confident, sustainable communication.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Frequently speak with a hoarse/raspy voice

Frequently speak with a breathy/airy voice

Sound like they are straining or forcing their voice

Often sound gravelly, crackly, or growly in their voice

How does it work?
This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

Reducing Vocal Strain and Tension
(Ages 5-10 yrs and beyond)

Introduction to How the Voice Works

Relaxation Techniques (whatever works best for this client)

Yawn-Sigh

Easy Onset

Intermediate Level:

Improving Vocal Quality
(Ages 10-14 yrs and beyond)

Using Frontal Focus Resonance to Improve Vocal Quality

Advanced Level:

Controlling Pitch, Loudness, and Endurance
(Ages 12 yrs – Adult)

Controlling Pitch and Loudness to Reduce Strain

Building Vocal Endurance

Self-Monitoring Voice

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Try the Voice Curriculum Free for 7 Days
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

Prosody Curriculum:
What is it? A structured program that helps children and teens develop natural-sounding prosody — teaching control of volume, rate, and pitch to make speech more expressive, clear, and engaging.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Sound choppy or robotic

Struggle with volume (too loud or too quiet)

Struggle with rate (too fast or too slow)

Struggle with pitch (too high, too low, or monotone with no pitch variability)

How does it work?
This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

Attending to Prosody in Sounds and Speech
(Ages 4-6 yrs and beyond)

Demonstrate Prosody Concepts of Loud/Quiet, Fast/Slow, and High/Low

Intermediate Level:

Using Expected Prosody in Speech
(Ages 5-8 yrs and beyond)

Using Expected Prosody in Phrases and Sentences

Advanced Level:

Generalizing Expected Prosody in Conversation
(Ages 7-10 yrs and beyond)

Using Expected Prosody in Conversation and Across Environments

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Try the Prosody Curriculum Free for 7 Days
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

You Don’t Have to Do This Alone.
Every child’s communication journey is unique — but you don’t have to reinvent the wheel for each one.

Our Speech Sound Curriculums are just the beginning. Inside the SLK Curriculum, you’ll find comprehensive therapy plans for every major area of communication:

Language (vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, etc.)

Speech sound pronunciation

Social communication and pragmatic skills

Fluency and stuttering

Voice and resonance

Functional Communication

Each curriculum walks you through the therapy process step-by-step — from first session to mastery — so you can spend less time planning and more time helping children and teens succeed.

Because when you have a clear plan, children make faster progress.

And when children start communicating clearly and confidently… everything changes.

Sneak Peek!
Learn More about the Curriculum →
The post Voice/Resonance Curriculums for Speech Therapy appeared first on Speech And Language Kids.

**Voice/Resonance Curriculums for Speech Therapy** Oct 24, 2025
Show notes

**Voice/Resonance Curriculums for Speech Therapy**
Comprehensive Plans for Improving Vocal Quality and Resonance

Our voice and resonance curriculums provide a clear, structured approach for helping children and teens improve their vocal quality, projection, and resonance in healthy, sustainable ways.

Each plan includes practical strategies and guided activities that teach students how to use their voice effectively and comfortably across real-world settings—from the classroom to the stage.

Give your students the confidence to speak clearly, comfortably, and with pride in their own voice.

Structured. Evidence-based. Confidence-building.
Start your Free Trial to Access the Voice/Resonance Curriculums →
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

Who’s it For?

Children and teens whose voice quality sounds different from others (hoarse, raspy, breathy, gravelly, strained, etc.)

Those with differences in the volume, rate, or pitch of their speech

Those whose voices sound too nasal or like they have a stuffy nose

Those who frequently lose their voice

Those with diagnosed structural differences (vocal nodules, cleft lip/palate, etc.) or motor disorders (apraxia, dysarthria, etc.)

Who Can Use It?

Speech-Language Pathologists and Professionals

Speech Language Therapy Assistants and SLPAs

Parents and Caregivers

Teachers and Educators

**Choose your Curriculum:**

Foundations of Healthy Voice Use

Resonance (Nasality)

Voice

Prosody

Foundations of Healthy Voice Use Curriculum:
What is it? A structured, easy-to-follow program that teaches healthy voice habits — guiding children and teens through vocal hygiene, breath control, and efficient voice use to support clear, confident communication.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Cough or clear their throat frequently

Frequently yell, scream, or cheer loudly

Make a lot of loud or harsh sound effects while playing

Frequently speak very loudly or in an unnatural speaking voice

Frequently lose their voice

Frequently breathe through the mouth instead of the nose

Run out of breath when speaking or lack breath support

Have noisy or effortful breathing during speech

How does it work?
This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

Vocal Hygiene and Preventing Strain
(Ages 5-12 yrs and beyond)

Eliminating Vocal Abuse

Intermediate Level:

Breath Control and Support
(Ages 6-14 yrs and beyond)

Coordinating Breath with Speech

Advanced Level:

Self-Monitoring and Carryover of Voice Strategies
(Ages 12 yrs – Adult)

Making Environmental Modifications to Prevent Vocal Strain

Using Preventative Strategies Across Environments

Using Proper Breathing Techniques throughout Day

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Try the Foundations for Healthy Voice Curriculum Free for 7 Days
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

Resonance (Nasality) Curriculum:
What is it? A structured program that helps children and teens develop balanced resonance for clearer speech — providing step-by-step guidance and practice to reduce hypernasality or hyponasality and improve overall voice quality.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Speak too nasally or sound like they have a stuffy nose

Sound like they are talking through their nose

Have air puffing or rattling in the nose when they talk

Have certain speech sounds that are weak or muffled, especially on sounds like /p/, /t/, /k/

How does it work?
This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

Developing Awareness & Discrimination
(Ages 5-6 yrs and beyond)

Discriminate Between Oral and Hypernasal Resonance

Intermediate Level:

Using Oral Resonance in Structured Speech Tasks
(Ages 5-7 yrs and beyond)

Using Oral Resonance First in Words, then in Longer Utterances Up through Reading Aloud

Advanced Level:

Generalization and Carryover to Everyday Speech
(Ages 5-8 yrs and beyond)

Using Correct Oral Resonance in Conversation

Generalizing Correct Oral Airflow to Other Environments

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Try the Resonance Curriculum Free for 7 Days
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

Voice Curriculum:
What is it? A structured, evidence-based program for addressing voice disorders by helping children and teens develop healthy, efficient voice use — providing clear, guided lessons to improve vocal quality and support confident, sustainable communication.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Frequently speak with a hoarse/raspy voice

Frequently speak with a breathy/airy voice

Sound like they are straining or forcing their voice

Often sound gravelly, crackly, or growly in their voice

How does it work?
This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

Reducing Vocal Strain and Tension
(Ages 5-10 yrs and beyond)

Introduction to How the Voice Works

Relaxation Techniques (whatever works best for this client)

Yawn-Sigh

Easy Onset

Intermediate Level:

Improving Vocal Quality
(Ages 10-14 yrs and beyond)

Using Frontal Focus Resonance to Improve Vocal Quality

Advanced Level:

Controlling Pitch, Loudness, and Endurance
(Ages 12 yrs – Adult)

Controlling Pitch and Loudness to Reduce Strain

Building Vocal Endurance

Self-Monitoring Voice

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Try the Voice Curriculum Free for 7 Days
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

Prosody Curriculum:
What is it? A structured program that helps children and teens develop natural-sounding prosody — teaching control of volume, rate, and pitch to make speech more expressive, clear, and engaging.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Sound choppy or robotic

Struggle with volume (too loud or too quiet)

Struggle with rate (too fast or too slow)

Struggle with pitch (too high, too low, or monotone with no pitch variability)

How does it work?
This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

Attending to Prosody in Sounds and Speech
(Ages 4-6 yrs and beyond)

Demonstrate Prosody Concepts of Loud/Quiet, Fast/Slow, and High/Low

Intermediate Level:

Using Expected Prosody in Speech
(Ages 5-8 yrs and beyond)

Using Expected Prosody in Phrases and Sentences

Advanced Level:

Generalizing Expected Prosody in Conversation
(Ages 7-10 yrs and beyond)

Using Expected Prosody in Conversation and Across Environments

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Try the Prosody Curriculum Free for 7 Days
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

You Don’t Have to Do This Alone.
Every child’s communication journey is unique — but you don’t have to reinvent the wheel for each one.

Our Speech Sound Curriculums are just the beginning. Inside the SLK Curriculum, you’ll find comprehensive therapy plans for every major area of communication:

Language (vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, etc.)

Speech sound pronunciation

Social communication and pragmatic skills

Fluency and stuttering

Voice and resonance

Functional Communication

Each curriculum walks you through the therapy process step-by-step — from first session to mastery — so you can spend less time planning and more time helping children and teens succeed.

Because when you have a clear plan, children make faster progress.

And when children start communicating clearly and confidently… everything changes.

Sneak Peek!
Learn More about the Curriculum →
The post Voice/Resonance Curriculums for Speech Therapy appeared first on Speech And Language Kids.

**Fluency Curriculums for Speech Therapy** Oct 24, 2025
Show notes

**Fluency/Stuttering Curriculums for Speech Therapy**
Comprehensive Plans for Helping Children who Stutter

Our fluency curriculums provide a clear, organized framework for helping children who stutter or have other disfluencies develop the tools they need to communicate effectively.

Each plan teaches practical, real-world strategies that help students navigate speaking situations with greater comfort, confidence, and control—whether they’re in the classroom, with friends, or out in the community.

Give your students the support they need to speak freely and feel understood.

Structured. Supportive. Real-world results.
Start your Free Trial to Access the Fluency Curriculums →
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

Who’s it For?

Children and teens who repeat sounds, syllables, words, or phrases when speaking

Those who struggle to coordinate their breathing with their speech (gasping or running out of air)

Those who have trouble with word-finding, may say the wrong words or use vague words like “stuff” or “that thing”

Those who elongate sounds or seem to get stuck on them

Those who get anxious or frustrated by their disfluencies

Who Can Use It?

Speech-Language Pathologists and Professionals

Speech Language Therapy Assistants and SLPAs

Parents and Caregivers

Teachers and Educators

**Choose your Curriculum:**

Foundations for Fluency

Stuttering

Cluttering

Word Finding/Word Retrieval

Foundations for Fluency Curriculum (Breathing and Emotional Reactions):
What is it? A structured, supportive program that helps children and teens build the foundations for fluent speech — teaching them to coordinate breath with speech, increase awareness of disfluencies, and manage emotional responses with confidence and self-acceptance.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Seem unaware that they are stuttering or have disfluencies

Seem upset by their stuttering/disfluencies

Have negative thoughts about self or low self confidence due to stuttering/disfluencies

Get visibly anxious or upset when stuttering/ having disfluencies

Refuse to talk about their stuttering/ disfluencies

Struggle to coordinate breathing with speech

Stop in the middle of sentences or phrases to breathe

How does it work?
This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

Breath-Speech Coordination
(Ages 5-8 yrs and beyond)

Coordinating Breath with Speech

Intermediate Level:

Managing Reactions to Fluency Struggles
(Ages 7-10 yrs and beyond)

Improving Awareness of Stuttering

Dealing with Negative Emotions Regarding Stuttering

Advanced Level:

Self-Monitoring and Carryover of Fluency Strategies
(Ages 10-15 yrs and beyond)

Integrating Fluency Strategies into Real-World Communication

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Try the Foundations for Fluency Curriculum Free for 7 Days
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

Stuttering Curriculum:
What is it? A comprehensive, easy-to-follow program that takes the guesswork out of stuttering therapy — giving clinicians a clear roadmap and ready-to-use materials to plan effective, confidence-building sessions for children and teens who stutter.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Are younger than 5 years old with disfluency that comes and goes

OR

Repeat whole words and phrases or revises what they were saying frequently

Use filler words like “um, uh”

Repeat parts of words or single sounds

Elongate sounds

Seem to get stuck where no sound is coming out

Sometimes use movements or muscle tension to seemingly “push” through moments of stuttering

How does it work?
This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

Indirect Therapy for Young Children
(Ages 2-6 yrs and beyond)

Improve Fluency through Indirect Strategies and Parent Training

Teaching Fast/Slow and Bumpy/Smooth

Intermediate Level:

Fluency Shaping Techniques
(Ages 4-8 yrs and beyond)

Slow Rate

Easy Onset

Continuous Voicing

Light Articulatory Contact

Prolongation

Advanced Level:

Stuttering Modification Techniques
(Ages 7-10 yrs and beyond)

Preparatory Set

Pull Out

Cancellation

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Try the Stuttering Curriculum Free for 7 Days
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

Cluttering Curriculum:
What is it? A structured, step-by-step program that helps children and teens who clutter develop clearer, more organized speech — with a systematic approach that makes therapy focused, effective, and easy to follow.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Speak very quickly, causing speech to become more disfluent

Sound more clear and fluency when told to speak more slowly

Leave out many sounds or word endings in conversational speech, sounds like words all run together

Frequently use filler words like “um” and “like”

Often revise what they are saying mid-sentence (e.g., “I need to go…I mean I’m out of cheese”)

How does it work?
This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

Specific Strategies for Slow, Clear Speech
(Ages 7-10 yrs and beyond)

Understanding Cluttering

Learning and Practicing Specific Strategies for Slowing Rate and Increasing Intelligibility

Intermediate Level:

Increasing Mastery of Strategies
(Ages 9-12 yrs and beyond)

Understanding and Identifying Communication Breakdowns

Demonstrating strategies for slow, clear speech in practice scenarios

Advanced Level:

Correcting Intelligibility Issues in Conversations
(Ages 10-12 yrs and beyond)

Using slow, clear speech strategies in the natural environment as needed

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Try the Cluttering Curriculum Free for 7 Days
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

Word Finding/Word Retrieval Curriculum:
What is it? A structured, easy-to-implement program that helps children and teens strengthen word finding and retrieval skills — using clear, systematic lessons to improve communication speed, accuracy, and confidence.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Overuse non-specific words like “that thing” and “stuff”

Struggle to come up with the word they’re looking for

Sometimes say the wrong word for things

Talk around words (ex: “the red fruit that grows on trees”)

How does it work?
This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

Semantic Strategies
(Ages 4-7 yrs and beyond)

Identifying semantic aspects of words, such as category, attributes, and associations

Intermediate Level:

Phonological Strategies
(Ages 4-8 yrs and beyond)

Identifying phonological aspects of words, such as number of syllables/words, rhyming, and imagery

Advanced Level:

Conversational Strategies
(Ages 6-10 yrs and beyond)

Use strategies during word-finding struggles in conversational speech

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Try the Word-Finding Curriculum Free for 7 Days
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

You Don’t Have to Do This Alone.
Every child’s communication journey is unique — but you don’t have to reinvent the wheel for each one.

Our Speech Sound Curriculums are just the beginning. Inside the SLK Curriculum, you’ll find comprehensive therapy plans for every major area of communication:

Language (vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, etc.)

Speech sound pronunciation

Social communication and pragmatic skills

Fluency and stuttering

Voice and resonance

Functional Communication

Each curriculum walks you through the therapy process step-by-step — from first session to mastery — so you can spend less time planning and more time helping children and teens succeed.

Because when you have a clear plan, children make faster progress.

And when children start communicating clearly and confidently… everything changes.

Sneak Peek!
Learn More about the Curriculum →
The post Fluency Curriculums for Speech Therapy appeared first on Speech And Language Kids.

**Fluency Curriculums for Speech Therapy** Oct 24, 2025
Show notes

**Fluency/Stuttering Curriculums for Speech Therapy**
Comprehensive Plans for Helping Children who Stutter

Our fluency curriculums provide a clear, organized framework for helping children who stutter or have other disfluencies develop the tools they need to communicate effectively.

Each plan teaches practical, real-world strategies that help students navigate speaking situations with greater comfort, confidence, and control—whether they’re in the classroom, with friends, or out in the community.

Give your students the support they need to speak freely and feel understood.

Structured. Supportive. Real-world results.
Start your Free Trial to Access the Fluency Curriculums →
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

Who’s it For?

Children and teens who repeat sounds, syllables, words, or phrases when speaking

Those who struggle to coordinate their breathing with their speech (gasping or running out of air)

Those who have trouble with word-finding, may say the wrong words or use vague words like “stuff” or “that thing”

Those who elongate sounds or seem to get stuck on them

Those who get anxious or frustrated by their disfluencies

Who Can Use It?

Speech-Language Pathologists and Professionals

Speech Language Therapy Assistants and SLPAs

Parents and Caregivers

Teachers and Educators

**Choose your Curriculum:**

Foundations for Fluency

Stuttering

Cluttering

Word Finding/Word Retrieval

Foundations for Fluency Curriculum (Breathing and Emotional Reactions):
What is it? A structured, supportive program that helps children and teens build the foundations for fluent speech — teaching them to coordinate breath with speech, increase awareness of disfluencies, and manage emotional responses with confidence and self-acceptance.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Seem unaware that they are stuttering or have disfluencies

Seem upset by their stuttering/disfluencies

Have negative thoughts about self or low self confidence due to stuttering/disfluencies

Get visibly anxious or upset when stuttering/ having disfluencies

Refuse to talk about their stuttering/ disfluencies

Struggle to coordinate breathing with speech

Stop in the middle of sentences or phrases to breathe

How does it work?
This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

Breath-Speech Coordination
(Ages 5-8 yrs and beyond)

Coordinating Breath with Speech

Intermediate Level:

Managing Reactions to Fluency Struggles
(Ages 7-10 yrs and beyond)

Improving Awareness of Stuttering

Dealing with Negative Emotions Regarding Stuttering

Advanced Level:

Self-Monitoring and Carryover of Fluency Strategies
(Ages 10-15 yrs and beyond)

Integrating Fluency Strategies into Real-World Communication

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Try the Foundations for Fluency Curriculum Free for 7 Days
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

Stuttering Curriculum:
What is it? A comprehensive, easy-to-follow program that takes the guesswork out of stuttering therapy — giving clinicians a clear roadmap and ready-to-use materials to plan effective, confidence-building sessions for children and teens who stutter.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Are younger than 5 years old with disfluency that comes and goes

OR

Repeat whole words and phrases or revises what they were saying frequently

Use filler words like “um, uh”

Repeat parts of words or single sounds

Elongate sounds

Seem to get stuck where no sound is coming out

Sometimes use movements or muscle tension to seemingly “push” through moments of stuttering

How does it work?
This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

Indirect Therapy for Young Children
(Ages 2-6 yrs and beyond)

Improve Fluency through Indirect Strategies and Parent Training

Teaching Fast/Slow and Bumpy/Smooth

Intermediate Level:

Fluency Shaping Techniques
(Ages 4-8 yrs and beyond)

Slow Rate

Easy Onset

Continuous Voicing

Light Articulatory Contact

Prolongation

Advanced Level:

Stuttering Modification Techniques
(Ages 7-10 yrs and beyond)

Preparatory Set

Pull Out

Cancellation

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Try the Stuttering Curriculum Free for 7 Days
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

Cluttering Curriculum:
What is it? A structured, step-by-step program that helps children and teens who clutter develop clearer, more organized speech — with a systematic approach that makes therapy focused, effective, and easy to follow.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Speak very quickly, causing speech to become more disfluent

Sound more clear and fluency when told to speak more slowly

Leave out many sounds or word endings in conversational speech, sounds like words all run together

Frequently use filler words like “um” and “like”

Often revise what they are saying mid-sentence (e.g., “I need to go…I mean I’m out of cheese”)

How does it work?
This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

Specific Strategies for Slow, Clear Speech
(Ages 7-10 yrs and beyond)

Understanding Cluttering

Learning and Practicing Specific Strategies for Slowing Rate and Increasing Intelligibility

Intermediate Level:

Increasing Mastery of Strategies
(Ages 9-12 yrs and beyond)

Understanding and Identifying Communication Breakdowns

Demonstrating strategies for slow, clear speech in practice scenarios

Advanced Level:

Correcting Intelligibility Issues in Conversations
(Ages 10-12 yrs and beyond)

Using slow, clear speech strategies in the natural environment as needed

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Try the Cluttering Curriculum Free for 7 Days
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

Word Finding/Word Retrieval Curriculum:
What is it? A structured, easy-to-implement program that helps children and teens strengthen word finding and retrieval skills — using clear, systematic lessons to improve communication speed, accuracy, and confidence.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Overuse non-specific words like “that thing” and “stuff”

Struggle to come up with the word they’re looking for

Sometimes say the wrong word for things

Talk around words (ex: “the red fruit that grows on trees”)

How does it work?
This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

Semantic Strategies
(Ages 4-7 yrs and beyond)

Identifying semantic aspects of words, such as category, attributes, and associations

Intermediate Level:

Phonological Strategies
(Ages 4-8 yrs and beyond)

Identifying phonological aspects of words, such as number of syllables/words, rhyming, and imagery

Advanced Level:

Conversational Strategies
(Ages 6-10 yrs and beyond)

Use strategies during word-finding struggles in conversational speech

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Try the Word-Finding Curriculum Free for 7 Days
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

You Don’t Have to Do This Alone.
Every child’s communication journey is unique — but you don’t have to reinvent the wheel for each one.

Our Speech Sound Curriculums are just the beginning. Inside the SLK Curriculum, you’ll find comprehensive therapy plans for every major area of communication:

Language (vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, etc.)

Speech sound pronunciation

Social communication and pragmatic skills

Fluency and stuttering

Voice and resonance

Functional Communication

Each curriculum walks you through the therapy process step-by-step — from first session to mastery — so you can spend less time planning and more time helping children and teens succeed.

Because when you have a clear plan, children make faster progress.

And when children start communicating clearly and confidently… everything changes.

Sneak Peek!
Learn More about the Curriculum →
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**Social Communication Curriculums for Speech Therapy** Oct 24, 2025
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**Social Communication Curriculums for Speech Therapy**
Step-by-Step Plans to Help Children and Teens Build Real Connections

Our social communication curriculums provide a clear, structured pathway for teaching social skills in a logical progression — from foundational interaction skills to complex communication and relationship-building.

Each plan is designed to help children and teens make real-world improvements in everyday conversations, social interactions, and their ability to connect meaningfully with others.

You’ll have everything you need to teach social communication with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Structured. Evidence-based. Real-world results.
Start your Free Trial to Access the Social Communication Curriculums →
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

Who’s it For?

Children and teens who don’t respond to others when spoken to

Those who struggle with initiating and maintaining conversations

Those who struggle with building and maintaining friendships and relationships

Those who have trouble self-calming when upset and navigating disagreements with others

Those who have trouble speaking up for themselves

Those who struggle with topic maintenance or providing relevant information

Those who will speak in some situations (like home) but not in others (like school)

Those who have trouble repairing a conversation when it breaks down (such as when the other person is confused)

Who Can Use It?

Speech-Language Pathologists and Professionals

Speech Language Therapy Assistants and SLPAs

Parents and Caregivers

Teachers and Educators

**We are neurodiversity-affirming!** Our Curriculums honor every learner’s unique brain and communication style. Our lessons encourage each person to communicate in ways that feel comfortable, authentic, and true to who they are.
**Choose your Curriculum:**

Social Awareness and Interaction

Emotional Regulation and Self-Advocacy

Conversational Skills

Abstract Language

Selective Mutism

Social Awareness and Interactions Curriculum:
What is it? A neurodiversity-affirming, step-by-step program that supports social growth from early interaction skills like responding and joint attention to higher-level abilities like perspective taking and social understanding — helping children and teens connect and communicate in authentic, meaningful ways.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Do not respond to others or look when their name is called

Struggle with joint attention and turn taking

Have trouble with proximity/giving personal space

Struggle to stay on topic or provide relevant information

Have difficulty with perspective-taking or understanding others

How does it work?
This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

Building Social Awareness
(Ages 1-2 yrs and beyond)

Responding when Name is Called

Sharing Joint Attention

Basic Turn-Taking

Early Social Routines and Games

Intermediate Level:

Strengthening Social Engagement
(Ages 3-6 yrs and beyond)

Topic Maintenance and Providing Relevant Information

Understanding Proximity/Personal Space

Advanced Level:

Perspective-Taking and Social Understanding
(Ages 4-10 yrs and beyond)

Understanding that Others may have Different Perspectives and Feelings

Using Perspective Taking to Understand Others

Using Perspective Taking to Resolve Conflicts and Misunderstandings

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Try the Social Awareness and Interaction Curriculum Free for 7 Days
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

Emotional Regulation and Self-Advocacy Curriculum:
What is it? A neurodiversity-affirming, developmentally layered program that helps children and teens build emotional regulation and self-advocacy skills — starting with replacing challenging behaviors with communication (for younger children), then progressing to self-calming, proactive coping, and self advocacy (for older children and teens).

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Have trouble self-calming when upset

Have trouble managing highs and lows in mood and behavior

Resort to challenging/unexpected behaviors when struggling with social interactions, such as being aggressive or saying hurtful things

Have trouble speaking up for what they need or taking action to get their needs met

How does it work?
This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

Replacing Challenging Behaviors with Communication
(Ages 3-7 yrs and beyond)

Replacing Challenging Behaviors with Communication

Intermediate Level:

Emotional Understanding and Self-Calming
(Ages 5-10 yrs and beyond)

Regulating Emotions and Self-Calming

Advanced Level:

Self-Advocacy and Proactive Regulation
(Ages 5-12 yrs and beyond)

Self-Advocacy and Speaking Up for What you Want/Need

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Try the Emotional Regulation and Self-Advocacy Curriculum Free for 7 Days
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

Conversational Skills Curriculum:
What is it? A systematic, ready-to-use program that makes it easy to teach conversational skills — providing a clear framework and pre-made materials to help children and teens build confidence and success in real conversations.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Struggle with initiating interactions with others

Struggle with topic maintenance or providing relevant information during conversations

Don’t always speak up for what they want or need

Have trouble continuing an interaction through responding, commenting, asking questions, etc.

Have trouble repairing a conversation when it breaks down (such as if the other person is confused)

Have trouble navigating disagreements with others

How does it work?
This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

Initiating and Responding in Conversations
(Ages 4-6 yrs and beyond)

Initiating Interactions with Others

Responding to Others

Intermediate Level:

Maintaining Conversations and Topic Management
(Ages 5-11 yrs and beyond)

Continuing/Maintaining an Interaction

Topic Maintenance and Providing Relevant Information

Advanced Level:

Navigating Complex Conversations
(Ages 6-12 yrs and beyond)

Repairing Communication Breakdowns

Navigating Disagreements with Others

Self-Advocacy and Speaking Up for What you Want/Need

Code Switching

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Try the Conversational Skills Curriculum Free for 7 Days
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

Abstract Language Curriculum:
What is it? A structured, low-prep program that helps children and teens understand and use abstract language in social contexts — building the skills to interpret figurative meanings, humor, and nuance so they can connect and communicate more naturally with others.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Struggle with figurative language (idioms, sarcasm, similes, metaphors, etc.)

Struggle with making inferences

How does it work?
This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

Literal vs. Nonliteral Language
(Ages 5-7 yrs and beyond)

Identify literal vs. nonliteral language

Intermediate Level:

Figurative Language
(Ages 6-10 yrs and beyond)

Idioms and Figures of Speech

Similes and Metaphors

Advanced Level:

**Inferencing and Social Nuance**
(Ages 7-12 yrs and beyond)

Inferencing in Text and Social Inferencing

Understanding Sarcasm and Irony

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Try the Abstract Language Curriculum Free for 7 Days
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

Selective Mutism Curriculum:
What is it? A structured, evidence-based program that helps therapists and teams confidently support children with selective mutism — providing clear guidance for creating supportive environments, fostering motivation, and gradually increasing speech across settings.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Will speak in some situations with some people but not in others (For example, will speak at home but not at school or in public)

Show anxiety about speaking or social interactions

How does it work?
This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

Modifying the Environment for Communication Success
(Ages 3 yrs and beyond)

Increasing Predictability in their Day

Increasing their Sense of Control

Increasing Independence and Confidence

Intermediate Level:

Establishing Motivation for Speech and Calming Strategies
(Ages 3 yrs and beyond)

Identifying Internal Motivators for Speech

Self-Calming Strategies

Advanced Level:

Increasing Communication Success
(Ages 3 yrs and beyond)

Increasing Verbal Communication for Children with Selective Mutism

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Try the Selective Mutism Curriculum Free for 7 Days
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

You Don’t Have to Do This Alone.
Every child’s communication journey is unique — but you don’t have to reinvent the wheel for each one.

Our Speech Sound Curriculums are just the beginning. Inside the SLK Curriculum, you’ll find comprehensive therapy plans for every major area of communication:

Language (vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, etc.)

Speech sound pronunciation

Social communication and pragmatic skills

Fluency and stuttering

Voice and resonance

Functional Communication

Each curriculum walks you through the therapy process step-by-step — from first session to mastery — so you can spend less time planning and more time helping children and teens succeed.

Because when you have a clear plan, children make faster progress.

And when children start communicating clearly and confidently… everything changes.

Sneak Peek!
Learn More about the Curriculum →
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**Social Communication Curriculums for Speech Therapy** Oct 24, 2025
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**Social Communication Curriculums for Speech Therapy**
Step-by-Step Plans to Help Children and Teens Build Real Connections

Our social communication curriculums provide a clear, structured pathway for teaching social skills in a logical progression — from foundational interaction skills to complex communication and relationship-building.

Each plan is designed to help children and teens make real-world improvements in everyday conversations, social interactions, and their ability to connect meaningfully with others.

You’ll have everything you need to teach social communication with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Structured. Evidence-based. Real-world results.
Start your Free Trial to Access the Social Communication Curriculums →
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

Who’s it For?

Children and teens who don’t respond to others when spoken to

Those who struggle with initiating and maintaining conversations

Those who struggle with building and maintaining friendships and relationships

Those who have trouble self-calming when upset and navigating disagreements with others

Those who have trouble speaking up for themselves

Those who struggle with topic maintenance or providing relevant information

Those who will speak in some situations (like home) but not in others (like school)

Those who have trouble repairing a conversation when it breaks down (such as when the other person is confused)

Who Can Use It?

Speech-Language Pathologists and Professionals

Speech Language Therapy Assistants and SLPAs

Parents and Caregivers

Teachers and Educators

**We are neurodiversity-affirming!** Our Curriculums honor every learner’s unique brain and communication style. Our lessons encourage each person to communicate in ways that feel comfortable, authentic, and true to who they are.
**Choose your Curriculum:**

Social Awareness and Interaction

Emotional Regulation and Self-Advocacy

Conversational Skills

Abstract Language

Selective Mutism

Social Awareness and Interactions Curriculum:
What is it? A neurodiversity-affirming, step-by-step program that supports social growth from early interaction skills like responding and joint attention to higher-level abilities like perspective taking and social understanding — helping children and teens connect and communicate in authentic, meaningful ways.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Do not respond to others or look when their name is called

Struggle with joint attention and turn taking

Have trouble with proximity/giving personal space

Struggle to stay on topic or provide relevant information

Have difficulty with perspective-taking or understanding others

How does it work?
This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

Building Social Awareness
(Ages 1-2 yrs and beyond)

Responding when Name is Called

Sharing Joint Attention

Basic Turn-Taking

Early Social Routines and Games

Intermediate Level:

Strengthening Social Engagement
(Ages 3-6 yrs and beyond)

Topic Maintenance and Providing Relevant Information

Understanding Proximity/Personal Space

Advanced Level:

Perspective-Taking and Social Understanding
(Ages 4-10 yrs and beyond)

Understanding that Others may have Different Perspectives and Feelings

Using Perspective Taking to Understand Others

Using Perspective Taking to Resolve Conflicts and Misunderstandings

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Try the Social Awareness and Interaction Curriculum Free for 7 Days
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

Emotional Regulation and Self-Advocacy Curriculum:
What is it? A neurodiversity-affirming, developmentally layered program that helps children and teens build emotional regulation and self-advocacy skills — starting with replacing challenging behaviors with communication (for younger children), then progressing to self-calming, proactive coping, and self advocacy (for older children and teens).

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Have trouble self-calming when upset

Have trouble managing highs and lows in mood and behavior

Resort to challenging/unexpected behaviors when struggling with social interactions, such as being aggressive or saying hurtful things

Have trouble speaking up for what they need or taking action to get their needs met

How does it work?
This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

Replacing Challenging Behaviors with Communication
(Ages 3-7 yrs and beyond)

Replacing Challenging Behaviors with Communication

Intermediate Level:

Emotional Understanding and Self-Calming
(Ages 5-10 yrs and beyond)

Regulating Emotions and Self-Calming

Advanced Level:

Self-Advocacy and Proactive Regulation
(Ages 5-12 yrs and beyond)

Self-Advocacy and Speaking Up for What you Want/Need

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Try the Emotional Regulation and Self-Advocacy Curriculum Free for 7 Days
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

Conversational Skills Curriculum:
What is it? A systematic, ready-to-use program that makes it easy to teach conversational skills — providing a clear framework and pre-made materials to help children and teens build confidence and success in real conversations.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Struggle with initiating interactions with others

Struggle with topic maintenance or providing relevant information during conversations

Don’t always speak up for what they want or need

Have trouble continuing an interaction through responding, commenting, asking questions, etc.

Have trouble repairing a conversation when it breaks down (such as if the other person is confused)

Have trouble navigating disagreements with others

How does it work?
This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

Initiating and Responding in Conversations
(Ages 4-6 yrs and beyond)

Initiating Interactions with Others

Responding to Others

Intermediate Level:

Maintaining Conversations and Topic Management
(Ages 5-11 yrs and beyond)

Continuing/Maintaining an Interaction

Topic Maintenance and Providing Relevant Information

Advanced Level:

Navigating Complex Conversations
(Ages 6-12 yrs and beyond)

Repairing Communication Breakdowns

Navigating Disagreements with Others

Self-Advocacy and Speaking Up for What you Want/Need

Code Switching

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Try the Conversational Skills Curriculum Free for 7 Days
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

Abstract Language Curriculum:
What is it? A structured, low-prep program that helps children and teens understand and use abstract language in social contexts — building the skills to interpret figurative meanings, humor, and nuance so they can connect and communicate more naturally with others.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Struggle with figurative language (idioms, sarcasm, similes, metaphors, etc.)

Struggle with making inferences

How does it work?
This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

Literal vs. Nonliteral Language
(Ages 5-7 yrs and beyond)

Identify literal vs. nonliteral language

Intermediate Level:

Figurative Language
(Ages 6-10 yrs and beyond)

Idioms and Figures of Speech

Similes and Metaphors

Advanced Level:

**Inferencing and Social Nuance**
(Ages 7-12 yrs and beyond)

Inferencing in Text and Social Inferencing

Understanding Sarcasm and Irony

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Try the Abstract Language Curriculum Free for 7 Days
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

Selective Mutism Curriculum:
What is it? A structured, evidence-based program that helps therapists and teams confidently support children with selective mutism — providing clear guidance for creating supportive environments, fostering motivation, and gradually increasing speech across settings.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Will speak in some situations with some people but not in others (For example, will speak at home but not at school or in public)

Show anxiety about speaking or social interactions

How does it work?
This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

Modifying the Environment for Communication Success
(Ages 3 yrs and beyond)

Increasing Predictability in their Day

Increasing their Sense of Control

Increasing Independence and Confidence

Intermediate Level:

Establishing Motivation for Speech and Calming Strategies
(Ages 3 yrs and beyond)

Identifying Internal Motivators for Speech

Self-Calming Strategies

Advanced Level:

Increasing Communication Success
(Ages 3 yrs and beyond)

Increasing Verbal Communication for Children with Selective Mutism

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Try the Selective Mutism Curriculum Free for 7 Days
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

You Don’t Have to Do This Alone.
Every child’s communication journey is unique — but you don’t have to reinvent the wheel for each one.

Our Speech Sound Curriculums are just the beginning. Inside the SLK Curriculum, you’ll find comprehensive therapy plans for every major area of communication:

Language (vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, etc.)

Speech sound pronunciation

Social communication and pragmatic skills

Fluency and stuttering

Voice and resonance

Functional Communication

Each curriculum walks you through the therapy process step-by-step — from first session to mastery — so you can spend less time planning and more time helping children and teens succeed.

Because when you have a clear plan, children make faster progress.

And when children start communicating clearly and confidently… everything changes.

Sneak Peek!
Learn More about the Curriculum →
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**Functional Communication Curriculums for Speech Therapy** Oct 23, 2025
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**Functional Communication Curriculums for Speech Therapy**
A Step-by-Step Plan to Help Children Communicate Their Basic Wants and Needs

Give children the tools to express themselves — even if they’re just starting to find their voice.

Our functional communication curriculums guide you through teaching real-world communication skills that help children connect, request, protest, and share with others — in therapy, at home, or in daily routines.

You’ll have clear, ready-to-use plans that make every session meaningful and progress easy to see.

Practical. Evidence-based. Life-changing.
Purchase Individual Curriculums Start your Free Trial to Access the Functional Communication Curriculums →
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

Who’s it For?

Children and teens who struggle to take turns or share activities with others

Those who struggle to express basic wants and needs

Those who repeat things they’ve heard others say or quote shows/videos

Those who have trouble following directions and routines

Those who use alternative means to communicate with others (behaviors, sign language, pictures, communication devices, etc.)

Who Can Use It?

Speech-Language Pathologists and Professionals

Speech Language Therapy Assistants and SLPAs

Parents and Caregivers

Teachers and Educators

**Choose your Curriculum:**

Early Interactions

First Words

Shaping Echolalia
(For Gestalt Language Processors)

Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC)

AAC Curriculum and Mini-Course
Teach a child to start communicating using an AAC/Communication Device or System
$19 ~ Buy Now!
Or, Download the Free Sample

Early Interactions Curriculum:
What is it? A systematic, step-by-step program for helping children learn to engage and connect with others — providing a clear pathway for building early social interaction skills with confidence.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Don’t allow others to take turns with them in play

Don’t pay attention to others who try to interact with them

Don’t respond to others or turn when their name is called

Struggle to follow one-step directions

Struggle to follow multi-step directions

Struggle to follow and participate in familiar routines

Struggle to handle new routines or changes in routine

Don’t answer simple questions, such as “yes/no” questions or “do you want ____ or ____?”

Don’t engage in early social routines, such as peek-a-boo, high fives, or greetings

How does it work?
This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

Building Awareness and Engagement
(Ages 9-15 mos and beyond)

Responding to Name

Joint Attention

Basic Turn Taking

Intermediate Level:

Understanding and Responding to Communication
(Ages 1-2 yrs and beyond)

Following Basic Directions

Answering Yes/No Questions

Making a Choice Between two Options

Advanced Level:

Expanding Social Participation and Interaction
(Ages 1-3 yrs and beyond)

Participating in Early Social Routines

Increasing Interaction Length

Answering Wh- Questions

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Try the Early Interactions Curriculum Free for 7 Days
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

First Words Curriculum (For Analytic Language Processors):
What is it? A systematic, no-prep program for teaching children their first words — giving them the building blocks for functional communication and helping them express their wants, needs, and ideas with confidence.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Use single words to communicate (e.g., “milk,” “ball,” “go”) rather than long, memorized phrases.

Show a gradual buildup of vocabulary, learning one word at a time instead of repeating whole scripts.

May attempt to combine words into short phrases as their vocabulary grows (e.g., “want cookie,” “big truck”).

Don’t rely on echolalia or repeating scripts to communicate.

How does it work?
This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

**Encouraging First Words**
(Any Age)

Modeling language in a way that supports language development

Vocabulary-building activities

Intermediate Level:

Producing Early Word Shapes
(Ages 1-3 yrs and beyond)

Imitating Actions and Sound Effects

Imitating and Producing CV, VC, and CVC Words (like “no”, “up”, and “dog”)

Advanced Level:

Expanding Vocabulary and Combining Words
(Ages 1.5-3 yrs and beyond)

Building an Expressive Vocabulary of First 50 Words

Producing 2-Word Utterances

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Try the First Words Curriculum Free for 7 Days
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

Shaping Echolalia Curriculum (For Gestalt Language Processors):
What is it? A systematic, neurodiversity-affirming program that works with children who use echolalia to communicate — honoring their natural language development process while guiding them toward flexible, self-generated speech.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Speak in full phrases or scripts they’ve heard before (e.g., from a show or caregiver).

Use melodic speech with varying intonation but may have unclear articulation.

May sound like they’re “speaking gibberish” with lots of emotion or intonation variability.

Repeat phrases the same way every time they say it (e.g., says “Do you want it?” to request something because they’ve heard others say it to them).

Love songs, quotes, and categories like numbers, letters, or shapes.

Like to play the same way every time or seems to re-enact the same scenes over again.

May get upset when others try to change the play or the routine.

How does it work?
This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

Using Early Gestalts
(Ages 1.5-3.5 yrs and beyond)

Finding meaning in echolalia

Modeling gestalts

Intermediate Level:

Mitigated Gestalts
(Ages 2.5-5 yrs and beyond)

Breaking Down Gestalts

Recombining Pieces of Different Gestalts

Advanced Level:

Developing Self-Generated Language
(Ages 3-7 yrs and beyond)

Using Single Words

Combining Words Together to Build Longer Utterances

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Try the Shaping Echolalia Curriculum Free for 7 Days
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC) Curriculum:
What is it? A clear, structured program that gives therapists and parents a clear roadmap for teaching AAC — helping children build functional, independent communication step by step.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Use gestures/behaviors to express what they want/need

Use sign language to express what they want/need

Will point to pictures to show what they want/need

Can use a communication device or other type of Alternative/Augmentative Communication (AAC) system to express what they want/need

Have speech that is very hard to understand and/or are making slow progress toward intelligible speech

Get frustrated because speech is not easily understood or seem upset that they aren’t speaking like others

How does it work?
This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

Using AAC for Basic Communication
(Ages 2-4 yrs and beyond)

Modeling Core Vocabulary Words on an AAC Device/System

Using Core Words on an AAC Device/System to Communicate Basic Wants and Needs

Intermediate Level:

Expanding AAC Use to Different Communicative Functions
(Ages 3-5 yrs and beyond)

Using AAC to communicate: rejection, recurrence, actions, descriptors, possession, locatives, self-advocacy

Advanced Level:

**Using AAC for Independent Functional Communication**
(Ages 4-6 yrs and beyond)

Using AAC Throughout the Day and Expanding Language Skills with the AAC Device/System

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Purchase the Beginner AAC Curriculum
~ OR ~
Join the Hub and Get All Curriculums (Free Trial)
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

AAC Curriculum and Mini-Course
Teach a child to start communicating using an AAC/Communication Device or System
$19 ~ Buy Now!
Or, Download the Free Sample

You Don’t Have to Do This Alone.
Every child’s communication journey is unique — but you don’t have to reinvent the wheel for each one.

Our Speech Sound Curriculums are just the beginning. Inside the SLK Curriculum, you’ll find comprehensive therapy plans for every major area of communication:

Language (vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, etc.)

Speech sound pronunciation

Social communication and pragmatic skills

Fluency and stuttering

Voice and resonance

Functional Communication

Each curriculum walks you through the therapy process step-by-step — from first session to mastery — so you can spend less time planning and more time helping children and teens succeed.

Because when you have a clear plan, children make faster progress.

And when children start communicating clearly and confidently… everything changes.

Sneak Peek!
Learn More about the Curriculum →
The post Functional Communication Curriculums for Speech Therapy appeared first on Speech And Language Kids.

**Functional Communication Curriculums for Speech Therapy** Oct 23, 2025
Show notes

**Functional Communication Curriculums for Speech Therapy**
A Step-by-Step Plan to Help Children Communicate Their Basic Wants and Needs

Give children the tools to express themselves — even if they’re just starting to find their voice.

Our functional communication curriculums guide you through teaching real-world communication skills that help children connect, request, protest, and share with others — in therapy, at home, or in daily routines.

You’ll have clear, ready-to-use plans that make every session meaningful and progress easy to see.

Practical. Evidence-based. Life-changing.
Purchase Individual Curriculums Start your Free Trial to Access the Functional Communication Curriculums →
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

Who’s it For?

Children and teens who struggle to take turns or share activities with others

Those who struggle to express basic wants and needs

Those who repeat things they’ve heard others say or quote shows/videos

Those who have trouble following directions and routines

Those who use alternative means to communicate with others (behaviors, sign language, pictures, communication devices, etc.)

Who Can Use It?

Speech-Language Pathologists and Professionals

Speech Language Therapy Assistants and SLPAs

Parents and Caregivers

Teachers and Educators

**Choose your Curriculum:**

Early Interactions

First Words

Shaping Echolalia
(For Gestalt Language Processors)

Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC)

AAC Curriculum and Mini-Course
Teach a child to start communicating using an AAC/Communication Device or System
$19 ~ Buy Now!
Or, Download the Free Sample

Early Interactions Curriculum:
What is it? A systematic, step-by-step program for helping children learn to engage and connect with others — providing a clear pathway for building early social interaction skills with confidence.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Don’t allow others to take turns with them in play

Don’t pay attention to others who try to interact with them

Don’t respond to others or turn when their name is called

Struggle to follow one-step directions

Struggle to follow multi-step directions

Struggle to follow and participate in familiar routines

Struggle to handle new routines or changes in routine

Don’t answer simple questions, such as “yes/no” questions or “do you want ____ or ____?”

Don’t engage in early social routines, such as peek-a-boo, high fives, or greetings

How does it work?
This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

Building Awareness and Engagement
(Ages 9-15 mos and beyond)

Responding to Name

Joint Attention

Basic Turn Taking

Intermediate Level:

Understanding and Responding to Communication
(Ages 1-2 yrs and beyond)

Following Basic Directions

Answering Yes/No Questions

Making a Choice Between two Options

Advanced Level:

Expanding Social Participation and Interaction
(Ages 1-3 yrs and beyond)

Participating in Early Social Routines

Increasing Interaction Length

Answering Wh- Questions

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Try the Early Interactions Curriculum Free for 7 Days
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

First Words Curriculum (For Analytic Language Processors):
What is it? A systematic, no-prep program for teaching children their first words — giving them the building blocks for functional communication and helping them express their wants, needs, and ideas with confidence.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Use single words to communicate (e.g., “milk,” “ball,” “go”) rather than long, memorized phrases.

Show a gradual buildup of vocabulary, learning one word at a time instead of repeating whole scripts.

May attempt to combine words into short phrases as their vocabulary grows (e.g., “want cookie,” “big truck”).

Don’t rely on echolalia or repeating scripts to communicate.

How does it work?
This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

**Encouraging First Words**
(Any Age)

Modeling language in a way that supports language development

Vocabulary-building activities

Intermediate Level:

Producing Early Word Shapes
(Ages 1-3 yrs and beyond)

Imitating Actions and Sound Effects

Imitating and Producing CV, VC, and CVC Words (like “no”, “up”, and “dog”)

Advanced Level:

Expanding Vocabulary and Combining Words
(Ages 1.5-3 yrs and beyond)

Building an Expressive Vocabulary of First 50 Words

Producing 2-Word Utterances

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Try the First Words Curriculum Free for 7 Days
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

Shaping Echolalia Curriculum (For Gestalt Language Processors):
What is it? A systematic, neurodiversity-affirming program that works with children who use echolalia to communicate — honoring their natural language development process while guiding them toward flexible, self-generated speech.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Speak in full phrases or scripts they’ve heard before (e.g., from a show or caregiver).

Use melodic speech with varying intonation but may have unclear articulation.

May sound like they’re “speaking gibberish” with lots of emotion or intonation variability.

Repeat phrases the same way every time they say it (e.g., says “Do you want it?” to request something because they’ve heard others say it to them).

Love songs, quotes, and categories like numbers, letters, or shapes.

Like to play the same way every time or seems to re-enact the same scenes over again.

May get upset when others try to change the play or the routine.

How does it work?
This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

Using Early Gestalts
(Ages 1.5-3.5 yrs and beyond)

Finding meaning in echolalia

Modeling gestalts

Intermediate Level:

Mitigated Gestalts
(Ages 2.5-5 yrs and beyond)

Breaking Down Gestalts

Recombining Pieces of Different Gestalts

Advanced Level:

Developing Self-Generated Language
(Ages 3-7 yrs and beyond)

Using Single Words

Combining Words Together to Build Longer Utterances

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Try the Shaping Echolalia Curriculum Free for 7 Days
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC) Curriculum:
What is it? A clear, structured program that gives therapists and parents a clear roadmap for teaching AAC — helping children build functional, independent communication step by step.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Use gestures/behaviors to express what they want/need

Use sign language to express what they want/need

Will point to pictures to show what they want/need

Can use a communication device or other type of Alternative/Augmentative Communication (AAC) system to express what they want/need

Have speech that is very hard to understand and/or are making slow progress toward intelligible speech

Get frustrated because speech is not easily understood or seem upset that they aren’t speaking like others

How does it work?
This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

Using AAC for Basic Communication
(Ages 2-4 yrs and beyond)

Modeling Core Vocabulary Words on an AAC Device/System

Using Core Words on an AAC Device/System to Communicate Basic Wants and Needs

Intermediate Level:

Expanding AAC Use to Different Communicative Functions
(Ages 3-5 yrs and beyond)

Using AAC to communicate: rejection, recurrence, actions, descriptors, possession, locatives, self-advocacy

Advanced Level:

**Using AAC for Independent Functional Communication**
(Ages 4-6 yrs and beyond)

Using AAC Throughout the Day and Expanding Language Skills with the AAC Device/System

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Purchase the Beginner AAC Curriculum
~ OR ~
Join the Hub and Get All Curriculums (Free Trial)
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

AAC Curriculum and Mini-Course
Teach a child to start communicating using an AAC/Communication Device or System
$19 ~ Buy Now!
Or, Download the Free Sample

You Don’t Have to Do This Alone.
Every child’s communication journey is unique — but you don’t have to reinvent the wheel for each one.

Our Speech Sound Curriculums are just the beginning. Inside the SLK Curriculum, you’ll find comprehensive therapy plans for every major area of communication:

Language (vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, etc.)

Speech sound pronunciation

Social communication and pragmatic skills

Fluency and stuttering

Voice and resonance

Functional Communication

Each curriculum walks you through the therapy process step-by-step — from first session to mastery — so you can spend less time planning and more time helping children and teens succeed.

Because when you have a clear plan, children make faster progress.

And when children start communicating clearly and confidently… everything changes.

Sneak Peek!
Learn More about the Curriculum →
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Language Curriculums for Speech Therapy Oct 23, 2025

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Language Curriculums for Speech TherapyComprehensive Plans for Boosting Language Skills Stop spending hours hunting for language activities that only partly fit your students’ needs. Our comprehensive language curriculums give you ready-made therapy plans to help children understand others, express themselves clearly, and thrive in every setting—in therapy, at home, or in the classroom. You’ll know exactly what to teach next, without second-guessing your plan. Evidence-based. Organized. Ready to use. Purchase an Individual CurriculumStart a Free Trial and Access All CurriculumsInstant access. No risk. Cancel anytime. Who’s it For? Children and teens who have trouble following directions Those who struggle to ask and answer questions Those who have trouble retelling past events in a way that makes sense Those with grammar/syntax errors Those who struggle with figurative language Those who struggle with reading and writing Those who use vague or imprecise language/words or don’t know what things are called Who Can Use It? Speech-Language Pathologists and Professionals Speech Language Therapy Assistants and SLPAs Parents and Caregivers Teachers and Educators Choose your Curriculum: Following Directions Asking and Answering Questions Sequencing/Retelling Grammar/Syntax Abstract Language Vocabulary Literacy Middle/High School Language Curriculum BundleVocabulary, Syntax, and Literacy for Middle Schoolers and High Schoolers $45 ~ Buy Now!Following Directions Curriculum:What is it? A comprehensive, step-by-step program that helps children strengthen their ability to follow directions — from simple one-step tasks to complex, multi-step instructions — building the attention, comprehension, and confidence they need to succeed in everyday tasks. Who is it for?Children and teens who… Struggle to follow one-step directions Struggle to follow multi-step directions Are easily distracted when following directions How does it work? This Curriculum is broken down into three levels: Beginner Level: Basic Directions(Ages 1-4 yrs and beyond) Following One-Step Routine Directions Following One-Step Novel Directions Following Two-Step Directions (Routine and Novel) Following Directions with Spatial Concepts Intermediate Level: Expanded Directions(Ages 4-7 yrs and beyond) Following 3-Step Directions (Routine and Novel) Following Directions with Temporal Words: Before and After Advanced Level: Functional Directions(Ages 5-8 yrs and beyond) Following Classroom and Academic Instructions Managing Larger, Functional Directions * Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well. Try the Following Directions Curriculum Free for 7 DaysInstant access. No risk. Cancel anytime. Asking and Answering Questions Curriculum:What is it? A ready-to-use, systematic program that saves you hours of prep time with pre-made lessons for every question type — teaching children to ask and answer questions in a clear, structured way that leads to faster success. Who is it for?Children and teens who… Have trouble answering basic wh- questions like “who, what, where,” etc. Have trouble asking questions in a way that makes sense Struggle to answer questions about something they just heard, such as a story being told or information provided How does it work? This Curriculum is broken down into three levels: Beginner Level: Answering Yes/No and Individual “Wh-” Questions(Ages 2-6 yrs and beyond) Yes/No Questions What Questions Who Questions Where Questions When Questions Why Questions How Questions Which Questions Intermediate Level: Asking and Answering Mixed Questions in Conversation(Ages 4-7 yrs and beyond) Asking Questions with Correct Syntax Answering Mixed Questions Answering Questions about Past Events Advanced Level: Using Questions in Classwork and Daily Activities(Ages 5-10 yrs and beyond) Asking and Answering Questions in Academic Work: Asking and Answering Questions for Self-Advocacy Asking and Answering Questions in Conversations with Others * Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well. Try the Asking and Answering Questions Curriculum Free for 7 DaysInstant access. No risk. Cancel anytime. Sequencing/Retelling Curriculum:What is it? A scaffolded, ready-to-use program that makes it easy to teach children how to sequence and retell past events — and even stories — clearly and coherently, helping them build stronger narratives and faster communication progress. Who is it for?Children and teens who… Struggle to retell a past event or story Struggle to retell events in a logical sequence or order Start in the middle when retelling paste events or stories, or don’t provide enough background information How does it work? This Curriculum is broken down into three levels: Beginner Level: Sequencing and Retelling Common Tasks(Ages 4-6 yrs and beyond) Sequencing and Describing Steps to Common Activities Intermediate Level: Retelling Past Events(Ages 4-7 yrs and beyond) Answering Questions about Past Events Sequencing and Retelling Past Events Advanced Level: Using Sequencing and Retelling in Classwork(Ages 5-8 yrs and beyond) Understanding, Retelling, and Producing Narratives Using Temporal Concepts: Before, During, After * Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well. Try the Sequencing and Retelling Curriculum Free for 7 DaysInstant access. No risk. Cancel anytime. Grammar and Syntax Curriculum:What is it? A systematic, results-driven program for teaching grammar and syntax — replacing scattered, one-off lessons with a clear, structured progression that helps children and teens build lasting language skills. Who is it for?Children and teens who… Have syntax grammar errors in their conversational speech Have speech that sounds telegraphic (missing words or grammar so they sound choppy) Use sentences/utterances that are shorter or less complex than others their age How does it work? This Curriculum is broken down into three levels: Beginner Level: Foundational Grammar Skills(Ages 2-5 yrs and beyond) Articles (a, an, the) Present progressive (-ing verbs) Pronouns (he, she, they, it, we, etc.) Plurals (regular and irregular) Past tense (-ed endings, irregular verbs) Auxiliary verbs (is, am, are, was, were, has, have) Possessive forms (‘s) Simple conjunctions (and, but, because) Basic Sentence Structure: Subject + Verb + Object Intermediate Level: Expanding Sentence Complexity(Ages 4-8 yrs and beyond) Compound sentences (and, but, or, so, yet) Complex sentences (because, although, unless, while, after) Matching verb tense to subject (e.g., He runs vs. They run) Comparatives and superlatives (bigger, biggest) Prepositional phrases (“The cat sat under the table.”) Modal verbs for polite requests or hypotheticals (can, could, should, would, might) Advanced Level: Mastering Grammar for Effective Communication(Ages 6-13 yrs and beyond) Correcting sentence fragments and run-ons Expanding, combining, or reducing sentences Active vs. passive voice Relative clauses (“The boy who won the race is my friend.”) Conditional sentences (“If I had studied, I would have passed.”) Parallel sentence structure (“She likes to swim, to bike, and to run.”) Transition words (therefore, however, consequently, in contrast) * Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well. Purchase the Beginner Grammar/Syntax Curriculum~ OR ~ Join the Hub and Access All Curriculums (Free Trial)Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime. Not ready for a membership yet? Purchase a single Curriculum Early Grammar and Syntax CurriculumEverything you need to teach early grammar and syntax skills to children $19 ~ Buy Now!Abstract Language Curriculum:What is it? A structured, low-prep program that makes it easy to teach abstract language skills systematically — helping children and teens understand and use figurative and nuanced language with clarity and confidence. Who is it for?Children and teens who… Struggle with figurative language (idioms, sarcasm, similes, metaphors, etc.) Struggle with making inferences How does it work? This Curriculum is broken down into three levels: Beginner Level: Literal vs. Nonliteral Language(Ages 5-7 yrs and beyond) Identify literal vs. nonliteral language Intermediate Level: Figurative Language(Ages 6-10 yrs and beyond) Idioms and Figures of Speech Similes and Metaphors Advanced Level: Inferencing and Social Nuance(Ages 7-12 yrs and beyond) Inferencing in Text and Social Inferencing Understanding Sarcasm and Irony * Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well. Try the Abstract Language Curriculum Free for 7 DaysInstant access. No risk. Cancel anytime. Vocabulary Curriculum:What is it? A comprehensive, developmentally layered program that teaches vocabulary the smart way — starting with key words for younger children and progressing to powerful word-learning and word-attack strategies for older students, so they can confidently grow their vocabulary long after therapy ends. Who is it for?Children and teens who… Use vague or imprecise language/words Have trouble following directions that contain unfamiliar words/concepts Don’t know what things are called or struggle to understand words that they read/hear How does it work? This Curriculum is broken down into three levels: Beginner Level: Building a Core Vocabulary(Ages 1-2.5 yrs and beyond) Building a Vocabulary of the First 50 Words Producing 2-Word Combinations Expanding Vocabulary of Nouns Intermediate Level: Increasing Word Knowledge and Usage(Ages 2-6 yrs and beyond) Spatial Concepts Adjectives Comparing and Contrasting Temporal Concepts Quantitative Concepts Advanced Level: Academic Vocabulary and Independent Word Learning(Ages 5-12 yrs and beyond) Understand and Use Multiple Meaning Words Understand and Use Antonyms and Synonyms Using Affixes (Prefixes and Suffixes) and Roots to Decode Unknown Words Other Word Attack and Word Learning Strategies as Appropriate * Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well. Try the Vocabulary Curriculum Free for 7 DaysInstant access. No risk. Cancel anytime. Language Foundations for Literacy Curriculum:What is it? A structured, step-by-step program for building the language foundations that support reading and writing success — giving children the skills they need to understand text, express ideas, and thrive in literacy. Who is it for?Children and teens who… Struggle with phonological awareness skills (like rhyming, alliteration, etc.) Struggle with understanding texts (such as identifying story elements or main idea/details) Struggle to produce their own writings Are not meeting literacy expectations in academic work/school How does it work?This Curriculum is broken down into three levels: Beginner Level: Pre-Literacy Foundations(Ages 2-6 yrs and beyond) Phonological Awareness Print Awareness Basic Story Structure Intermediate Level: Understanding and Using Discourse Structures(Ages 4-9 yrs and beyond) Understanding, Retelling, and Producing Narratives Identifying Main Idea and Detail Understanding, Retelling, and Providing Information Understanding, Retelling, and Stating Opinions Advanced Level: Critical Thinking for Reading and Writing(Ages 5-14 yrs and beyond) Inferencing Making Predictions Understanding abstract language Identifying author’s purpose and perspective Synthesizing information from multiple sources Organizing and Expressing Ideas in Writing * Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well. Try the Language for Literacy Curriculum Free for 7 DaysInstant access. No risk. Cancel anytime. Middle/High School Language Curriculum BundleVocabulary, Syntax, and Literacy for Middle Schoolers and High Schoolers $45 ~ Buy Now!You Don’t Have to Do This Alone.Every child’s communication journey is unique — but you don’t have to reinvent the wheel for each one. Our Speech Sound Curriculums are just the beginning. Inside the SLK Curriculum, you’ll find comprehensive therapy plans for every major area of communication: Language (vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, etc.) Speech sound pronunciation Social communication and pragmatic skills Fluency and stuttering Voice and resonance Functional Communication Each curriculum walks you through the therapy process step-by-step — from first session to mastery — so you can spend less time planning and more time helping children and teens succeed. Because when you have a clear plan, children make faster progress. And when children start communicating clearly and confidently… everything changes. Sneak Peek! Learn More about the Curriculum → The post Language Curriculums for Speech Therapy appeared first on Speech And Language Kids.

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**Speech Sound Curriculums for Speech Therapy** Oct 23, 2025
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**Speech Sound Curriculums for Speech Therapy**
Step-by-Step Plans to Help Children Speak Clearly and Confidently

Stop piecing together random articulation activities. Our comprehensive speech sound curriculums give you ready-to-use therapy plans that make it easy to improve speech clarity—in therapy, at home, or in the classroom.

Save time, reduce planning stress, and start seeing faster progress in your students or clients.

Designed by SLPs. Evidence-based. Easy to follow.
Purchase and Individual Curriculum Start your Free Trial to Access All Speech Sound Curriculums →
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

Who’s it For?

Children and teens who are difficult to understand

Those with distortions on certain sounds like /r/

Those who mumble or slur their speech

Those with motor speech conditions such as apraxia

Who Can Use It?

Speech-Language Pathologists and Professionals

Speech Language Therapy Assistants and SLPAs

Parents and Caregivers

Teachers and Educators

**Choose your Curriculum:**

Articulation

Phonology

Motor Speech

Mumbling

The Hardest Sounds: /r/, /s/, and “sh”
Therapy Program + Mini-Course:
Strategies and materials for teaching the /r/, /s/, and “sh” sounds
$19 ~ Buy Now!
Articulation Curriculum:
What is it? A complete, step-by-step curriculum that takes the guesswork out of articulation therapy — helping you save hours of prep time while guiding kids to faster, lasting progress.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Say specific sounds incorrectly

Say some sounds with distortions or differences

Don’t say sounds correctly that are expected for their age

**How Does it Work?**

This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

**Early-Developing Sounds**
(Ages 2-3 yrs and beyond)

Producing the following sounds: /b, n, m, p, h, w, d/ and vowels

Intermediate Level:

**Mid-Developing Sounds**
(Ages 3-4 yrs and beyond)

Producing the following sounds: /ɡ, k, f, t, ŋ (“ng”), “y”/

Advanced Level:

**Later-Developing Sounds and Clusters**
(Ages 4-7 yrs and beyond)

Producing the following sounds: /v, ʤ (“j”), s, ʧ (“ch”), l, ʃ (“sh”), z, /r/, “th” (voiced and voiceless), ʒ (“zh” as in “measure”) /

Producing Consonant Clusters

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Purchase the Curriculums for /r/, /s/, and “sh”
~ OR ~
Join The Hub to Access Curriculums for Every Sound (Free Trial)
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

The Hardest Sounds: /r/, /s/, and “sh”
Therapy Program + Mini-Course:
Strategies and materials for teaching the /r/, /s/, and “sh” sounds
$19 ~ Buy Now!
Phonology Curriculum:
What is it? An easy-to-follow system for teaching phonology skills to children and teens ~ includes all therapy materials along with training and support.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Leave off sounds at certain positions of the word (beginning, middle, or end)

Have trouble with whole classes of sounds, like long sounds (fricatives) or ones made in a particular place in the mouth (back sounds like /k/ and /g/)

Can say certain sounds in some positions/words but not others
(ex: can say at the beginning of a word but not at the end)

**How Does it Work?**

This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

**Early Phonological Processes**
(Ages 3-4 yrs and beyond)

Initial Consonant Deletion (e.g., “at” for “cat”)

Final Consonant Deletion (e.g., “do” for “dog”)

Unstressed Syllable Deletion (e.g., “nana” for “banana”)

Intermediate Level:

**Mid-Developing Phonological Processes**
(Ages 4-5 yrs and beyond)

Velar Fronting (e.g., “tat” for “cat”)

Backing (e.g., “gog” for “dog”)

Stopping of Fricatives (e.g., “toap” for “soap”)

Cluster Reduction (e.g., “poon” for “spoon”)

Advanced Level:

**Later-Developing Phonological Processes**
(Ages 4-7 yrs and beyond)

Gliding (e.g., “wabbit” for “rabbit”)

Prevocalic Voicing (e.g., “big” for “pig”)

Postvocalic Devoicing (e.g., “pick” for “pig”)

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Purchase the Beginner Phonology Curriculum
~ OR ~
Join the Hub to Access Curriculums for Every Phonological Process (Free Trial)
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

Early Phonology Curriculum Bundle
Initial Consonant Deletion, Final Consonant Deletion, Unstressed Syllable Deletion
$19 ~ Buy Now!
Motor Speech Curriculum:
What is it? A guided therapy framework that takes the mystery out of treating motor speech disorders, giving you clear steps to help kids move from frustration to confident communication.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Have speech sound errors are inconsistent

Have more trouble with sounds in longer words

Seem to physically struggle to get the sounds out

Sound robotic/choppy

Struggle with drooling or excessive saliva buildup

How Does it Work?

This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

CV, VC, CVC Words
(Ages 1-3 yrs and beyond)

Produce consonant-vowel (CV), vowel-consonant (VC) and consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words

Intermediate Level:

**Expanded Word Structures and Utterance Length**
(Ages 1.5-4 yrs and beyond)

Produce Expanded Word Structures, such as CVCV, CCVC, etc.

Produce 2-Word Utterances

Advanced Level:

**Coordination and Connected Speech**
(Ages 3-7 yrs and beyond)

Improving oral proprioception and coordination for speech

Producing multi-syllabic words

Improving prosody (pitch, volume, rate)

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Purchase the Curriculum for CV, VC, CVC Words
~ OR ~
Get Access to All Curriculums with a Free Trial
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

Free Flashcards: CV, VC, CVC, CVCV Words
Practice cards and worksheets for children with Apraxia and other motor speech disorders
Download for Free!
Or, Get the Full Motor Speech Curriculum

Mumbling Curriculum:
What is it? A structured, confidence-building program that helps children and teens who mumble learn to project their voice, articulate with intention, and communicate with confidence in any setting.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Mumble or slur their speech

Speak too quickly

Speak too quietly

Can say sounds correctly in single words but intelligibility reduces in conversational speech

How does it work?

This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

Over-Articulation in Structured Tasks
(Ages 3-5 yrs and beyond)

Overarticulate in Single Words

Overarticulate in Phrases

Overarticulate in Sentences

Intermediate Level:

Speaking Clearly in Structured Conversation
(Ages 5-7 yrs and beyond)

Overarticulate in Structured Conversation

Overarticulate conversational speech when prompted

Advanced Level:

**Self-Correcting in Conversation**
(Ages 7-10 yrs and beyond)

Identify signs of a communication breakdown

Overarticulate during communication breakdown

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Try the Mumbling Curriculum Free for 7 Days
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

You Don’t Have to Do This Alone.
Every child’s communication journey is unique — but you don’t have to reinvent the wheel for each one.

Our Speech Sound Curriculums are just the beginning. Inside the SLK Curriculum, you’ll find comprehensive therapy plans for every major area of communication:

Language (vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, etc.)

Speech sound pronunciation

Social communication and pragmatic skills

Fluency and stuttering

Voice and resonance

Functional Communication

Each curriculum walks you through the therapy process step-by-step — from first session to mastery — so you can spend less time planning and more time helping children and teens succeed.

Because when you have a clear plan, children make faster progress.

And when children start communicating clearly and confidently… everything changes.

Sneak Peek!
Learn More about the Curriculum →
The post Speech Sound Curriculums for Speech Therapy appeared first on Speech And Language Kids.

Speech Sound Curriculums for Speech Therapy and Sound Clarity — **Speech Sound Curriculums for Speech Therapy** Oct 23, 2025
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**Speech Sound Curriculums for Speech Therapy**
Step-by-Step Plans to Help Children Speak Clearly and Confidently

Stop piecing together random articulation activities. Our comprehensive speech sound curriculums give you ready-to-use therapy plans that make it easy to improve speech clarity—in therapy, at home, or in the classroom.

Save time, reduce planning stress, and start seeing faster progress in your students or clients.

Designed by SLPs. Evidence-based. Easy to follow.
Purchase and Individual Curriculum Start your Free Trial to Access All Speech Sound Curriculums →
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

Who’s it For?

Children and teens who are difficult to understand

Those with distortions on certain sounds like /r/

Those who mumble or slur their speech

Those with motor speech conditions such as apraxia

Who Can Use It?

Speech-Language Pathologists and Professionals

Speech Language Therapy Assistants and SLPAs

Parents and Caregivers

Teachers and Educators

**Choose your Curriculum:**

Articulation

Phonology

Motor Speech

Mumbling

The Hardest Sounds: /r/, /s/, and “sh”
Therapy Program + Mini-Course:
Strategies and materials for teaching the /r/, /s/, and “sh” sounds
$19 ~ Buy Now!
Articulation Curriculum:
What is it? A complete, step-by-step curriculum that takes the guesswork out of articulation therapy — helping you save hours of prep time while guiding kids to faster, lasting progress.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Say specific sounds incorrectly

Say some sounds with distortions or differences

Don’t say sounds correctly that are expected for their age

**How Does it Work?**

This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

**Early-Developing Sounds**
(Ages 2-3 yrs and beyond)

Producing the following sounds: /b, n, m, p, h, w, d/ and vowels

Intermediate Level:

**Mid-Developing Sounds**
(Ages 3-4 yrs and beyond)

Producing the following sounds: /ɡ, k, f, t, ŋ (“ng”), “y”/

Advanced Level:

**Later-Developing Sounds and Clusters**
(Ages 4-7 yrs and beyond)

Producing the following sounds: /v, ʤ (“j”), s, ʧ (“ch”), l, ʃ (“sh”), z, /r/, “th” (voiced and voiceless), ʒ (“zh” as in “measure”) /

Producing Consonant Clusters

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Purchase the Curriculums for /r/, /s/, and “sh”
~ OR ~
Join The Hub to Access Curriculums for Every Sound (Free Trial)
*Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.*

The Hardest Sounds: /r/, /s/, and “sh”
Therapy Program + Mini-Course:
Strategies and materials for teaching the /r/, /s/, and “sh” sounds
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Phonology Curriculum:
What is it? An easy-to-follow system for teaching phonology skills to children and teens ~ includes all therapy materials along with training and support.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Leave off sounds at certain positions of the word (beginning, middle, or end)

Have trouble with whole classes of sounds, like long sounds (fricatives) or ones made in a particular place in the mouth (back sounds like /k/ and /g/)

Can say certain sounds in some positions/words but not others
(ex: can say at the beginning of a word but not at the end)

**How Does it Work?**

This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

**Early Phonological Processes**
(Ages 3-4 yrs and beyond)

Initial Consonant Deletion (e.g., “at” for “cat”)

Final Consonant Deletion (e.g., “do” for “dog”)

Unstressed Syllable Deletion (e.g., “nana” for “banana”)

Intermediate Level:

**Mid-Developing Phonological Processes**
(Ages 4-5 yrs and beyond)

Velar Fronting (e.g., “tat” for “cat”)

Backing (e.g., “gog” for “dog”)

Stopping of Fricatives (e.g., “toap” for “soap”)

Cluster Reduction (e.g., “poon” for “spoon”)

Advanced Level:

**Later-Developing Phonological Processes**
(Ages 4-7 yrs and beyond)

Gliding (e.g., “wabbit” for “rabbit”)

Prevocalic Voicing (e.g., “big” for “pig”)

Postvocalic Devoicing (e.g., “pick” for “pig”)

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Purchase the Beginner Phonology Curriculum
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Early Phonology Curriculum Bundle
Initial Consonant Deletion, Final Consonant Deletion, Unstressed Syllable Deletion
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Motor Speech Curriculum:
What is it? A guided therapy framework that takes the mystery out of treating motor speech disorders, giving you clear steps to help kids move from frustration to confident communication.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Have speech sound errors are inconsistent

Have more trouble with sounds in longer words

Seem to physically struggle to get the sounds out

Sound robotic/choppy

Struggle with drooling or excessive saliva buildup

How Does it Work?

This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

CV, VC, CVC Words
(Ages 1-3 yrs and beyond)

Produce consonant-vowel (CV), vowel-consonant (VC) and consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words

Intermediate Level:

**Expanded Word Structures and Utterance Length**
(Ages 1.5-4 yrs and beyond)

Produce Expanded Word Structures, such as CVCV, CCVC, etc.

Produce 2-Word Utterances

Advanced Level:

**Coordination and Connected Speech**
(Ages 3-7 yrs and beyond)

Improving oral proprioception and coordination for speech

Producing multi-syllabic words

Improving prosody (pitch, volume, rate)

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Purchase the Curriculum for CV, VC, CVC Words
~ OR ~
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Free Flashcards: CV, VC, CVC, CVCV Words
Practice cards and worksheets for children with Apraxia and other motor speech disorders
Download for Free!
Or, Get the Full Motor Speech Curriculum

Mumbling Curriculum:
What is it? A structured, confidence-building program that helps children and teens who mumble learn to project their voice, articulate with intention, and communicate with confidence in any setting.

Who is it for?
Children and teens who…

Mumble or slur their speech

Speak too quickly

Speak too quietly

Can say sounds correctly in single words but intelligibility reduces in conversational speech

How does it work?

This Curriculum is broken down into three levels:

Beginner Level:

Over-Articulation in Structured Tasks
(Ages 3-5 yrs and beyond)

Overarticulate in Single Words

Overarticulate in Phrases

Overarticulate in Sentences

Intermediate Level:

Speaking Clearly in Structured Conversation
(Ages 5-7 yrs and beyond)

Overarticulate in Structured Conversation

Overarticulate conversational speech when prompted

Advanced Level:

**Self-Correcting in Conversation**
(Ages 7-10 yrs and beyond)

Identify signs of a communication breakdown

Overarticulate during communication breakdown

* Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well.
Try the Mumbling Curriculum Free for 7 Days
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You Don’t Have to Do This Alone.
Every child’s communication journey is unique — but you don’t have to reinvent the wheel for each one.

Our Speech Sound Curriculums are just the beginning. Inside the SLK Curriculum, you’ll find comprehensive therapy plans for every major area of communication:

Language (vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, etc.)

Speech sound pronunciation

Social communication and pragmatic skills

Fluency and stuttering

Voice and resonance

Functional Communication

Each curriculum walks you through the therapy process step-by-step — from first session to mastery — so you can spend less time planning and more time helping children and teens succeed.

Because when you have a clear plan, children make faster progress.

And when children start communicating clearly and confidently… everything changes.

Sneak Peek!
Learn More about the Curriculum →
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**Special Announcement!** Jun 03, 2025
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Special Announcement: Speechie Summer Camp Is Here!
This Summer, Get Organized and Have Fun!
In this special announcement episode of the Speech and Language Kids Podcast, Carrie Clark shares exciting news about what’s happening this summer inside The Hub. If you’re a school-based SLP, SLPA, or SaLT looking to get your systems in place before the school year chaos returns, this one’s for you!

Listen to the Podcast Here

You can listen to the full podcast episode below:

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why now is the best time to get organized for next school year

What the new Speechie Summer Camp includes (spoiler: it’s full of camp-themed fun and prizes )

How to participate—even with just a free Hub membership!

What to expect from our new Teams Program launching this fall

Why getting your whole workplace on one therapy system can transform your outcomes and reduce burnout

Highlights:

Weekly assignments that walk you through The Way, our step-by-step therapy system

Discussion board activities, scavenger hunts, and points-based rewards

Chance to win lifetime memberships and other awesome prizes

Flexible format: complete activities on your own time (no live calls!)

Special invitation to get your whole team covered under a Teams Plan

New! Join Our Teams Program for 2025-2026

Is your organization ready to simplify therapy planning and improve outcomes across the board?

Our SLK Teams Program is designed for schools, clinics, and teletherapy companies that want every SLP, SLPA, or SaLT on the same powerful system. When your team uses our research-backed framework together, you’ll see:

Better therapy outcomes

Stronger collaboration across colleagues

Less burnout and higher retention

Increased credibility with parents, administrators, and partners

Bonus: Organizations that join the Teams Program also receive exclusive marketing opportunities and recognition in our SLK-Certified Directory.

Ready to get your team signed up?

Email carrie@speechandlanguagekids.com today to reserve your spot for the 2025–2026 school year!

How to Join the Summer Camp:

Go to hub.speechandlanguagekids.com

Sign up for a free membership to access the first 3 weeks of camp

Check your email and the discussion board on June 9th for your first assignment

Don’t Miss What’s Coming in August:

We’re putting a pause on our podcasts and live webinars for the Summer while we run our Summer camp and get ready to launch our Teams Program! We’ll be back with new podcast episodes, live webinars, and a BIG launch of our Teams Program in August—designed to help whole teams of SLPs get better therapy results with less stress.

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**Announcing: Summer Camps and Teams Program** May 26, 2025
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Announcing: Summer Camps and Teams Program
In this short and exciting update episode, Carrie Clark announces two brand new virtual summer camp experiences inside the Speech and Language Kids Hub—one for parents & caregivers, and one for SLPs and related professionals! Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming SLK Teams Program, designed to support speech teams with tools, training, and marketing benefits.

Listen to the Podcast Here

You can listen to the full podcast episode below:

Virtual Summer Camps Are Here!
Two interactive, themed camps—one for parents and one for professionals:

Language Catch-Up Camp (Parents & Caregivers)

$75 ticket includes 1 grade level of the Core Language Program ($99 value)

Runs June to mid-July

For kids entering K–6th grade with language challenges

Goal: Help your child catch up on essential oral language skills at home this summer

Weekly emails with lessons + fun “camp” activities

Prizes, badges, and access to a private camp discussion space

SLP Summer Camp (SLPs, SLPAs, SALTs, etc.)

Launching early July

Get organized for the school year with fun activities

Training on the SLK Framework, therapy planning, data collection, goals, and space/session organization

Designed to make next school year smoother and less stressful

Sneak Peek: SLK Teams Program

New offering for organizations with multiple SLPs

Streamlined, systemized therapy approach to improve outcomes

Includes full Hub membership, Core Language Program, team training, consultation, and SLK-Certified directory listing

Ideal for private practices, school districts, and staffing agencies

Interested orgs can contact Carrie at carrie@speechandlanguagekids.com

Quick Links Mentioned:

Join the Hub: hub.speechandlanguagekids.com

Sign Up for Camp: Visit speechandlanguagekids.com and look for the summer camp banner

Email Carrie: carrie@speechandlanguagekids.com

Join the Conversation:

Want to attend future live podcast recordings or join the discussion board? It’s free to sign up!

Already a member? Log in to access the summer camp registration page inside the Hub.

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**How to Do Speech Therapy at Home** May 19, 2025
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How to Do Speech Therapy at Home
Do you want to help your child improve their communication skills at home but aren’t sure where to start? Whether you’re on a waiting list for services or just want to boost your child’s progress between sessions, this episode is for you.

Carrie Clark, SLP and founder of Speech and Language Kids, breaks down exactly how to do speech therapy at home without feeling overwhelmed. She walks you through how to figure out what to work on, how to break it down into bite-sized steps, and how to sneak practice into your daily routine (even with a busy schedule).

This episode was recorded live inside the SLK Hub, and you’ll hear about how the tools and resources inside the Hub can make this whole process even easier.

Listen to the Podcast Here

You can listen to the full podcast episode below:

Step One: Figure Out What to Work On
If you’re not sure where to begin, Carrie shares a simple framework to help you narrow down your child’s communication challenges. She explains the six main areas of communication:

Speech Sounds

Language

Social Communication

Fluency

Voice/Resonance

Functional Communication

Not sure which one fits? Grab the free screening checklist included in the free Hub membership to help you pinpoint where your child needs support:

hub.speechandlanguagekids.com

Free Speech/Language Screening Checklist!
Get the Free Screener!
Pick One Skill to Focus On

Once you’ve identified the general area, it’s time to zoom in on a single skill. Carrie explains how to pick a specific, meaningful skill that will have a big impact—like answering “where” questions or producing the R sound.

You’ll hear why it’s important to:

Choose just one skill to avoid overwhelm

Start with the easiest version of the skill

Work your way up gradually

How to Teach a New Skill (Without Overwhelm)

Carrie explains how to make practice feel easy and doable:

Find the version of the skill your child can do

Practice that first

Then baby step your way up from there

She also explains how to apply this to both speech and language goals, using real-life examples like:

Teaching “where” questions starting with “Where’s your nose?”

Teaching R by starting with just the “er” sound

Inside the full SLK Hub membership, therapy plans are laid out step-by-step for each skill, but Carrie shows how to do this process on your own, too.

5 Minutes a Day is Enough
You don’t need hours of therapy time. Carrie recommends:

Doing just 5 minutes of focused practice per day

Setting a timer to keep it short and motivating

Reinforcing the skill in little moments throughout your day (like in the car or during play)

And yes, it’s okay if it doesn’t go perfectly! Carrie reminds us that working with your own child is way harder than working with anyone else’s. Do what you can, when you can—and take breaks when needed.

Resources Mentioned

Free Hub Membership + Screening Checklist

Full Therapy Plans inside the SLK Hub

Got questions or want support on what to work on at home? Join us in the Hub and post in the discussion board—we’re here to help!

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Free Speech and Language Screening Checklist — **How to Do Speech Therapy at Home** May 19, 2025
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How to Do Speech Therapy at Home
Do you want to help your child improve their communication skills at home but aren’t sure where to start? Whether you’re on a waiting list for services or just want to boost your child’s progress between sessions, this episode is for you.

Carrie Clark, SLP and founder of Speech and Language Kids, breaks down exactly how to do speech therapy at home without feeling overwhelmed. She walks you through how to figure out what to work on, how to break it down into bite-sized steps, and how to sneak practice into your daily routine (even with a busy schedule).

This episode was recorded live inside the SLK Hub, and you’ll hear about how the tools and resources inside the Hub can make this whole process even easier.

Listen to the Podcast Here

You can listen to the full podcast episode below:

Step One: Figure Out What to Work On
If you’re not sure where to begin, Carrie shares a simple framework to help you narrow down your child’s communication challenges. She explains the six main areas of communication:

Speech Sounds

Language

Social Communication

Fluency

Voice/Resonance

Functional Communication

Not sure which one fits? Grab the free screening checklist included in the free Hub membership to help you pinpoint where your child needs support:

hub.speechandlanguagekids.com

Free Speech/Language Screening Checklist!
Get the Free Screener!
Pick One Skill to Focus On

Once you’ve identified the general area, it’s time to zoom in on a single skill. Carrie explains how to pick a specific, meaningful skill that will have a big impact—like answering “where” questions or producing the R sound.

You’ll hear why it’s important to:

Choose just one skill to avoid overwhelm

Start with the easiest version of the skill

Work your way up gradually

How to Teach a New Skill (Without Overwhelm)

Carrie explains how to make practice feel easy and doable:

Find the version of the skill your child can do

Practice that first

Then baby step your way up from there

She also explains how to apply this to both speech and language goals, using real-life examples like:

Teaching “where” questions starting with “Where’s your nose?”

Teaching R by starting with just the “er” sound

Inside the full SLK Hub membership, therapy plans are laid out step-by-step for each skill, but Carrie shows how to do this process on your own, too.

5 Minutes a Day is Enough
You don’t need hours of therapy time. Carrie recommends:

Doing just 5 minutes of focused practice per day

Setting a timer to keep it short and motivating

Reinforcing the skill in little moments throughout your day (like in the car or during play)

And yes, it’s okay if it doesn’t go perfectly! Carrie reminds us that working with your own child is way harder than working with anyone else’s. Do what you can, when you can—and take breaks when needed.

Resources Mentioned

Free Hub Membership + Screening Checklist

Full Therapy Plans inside the SLK Hub

Got questions or want support on what to work on at home? Join us in the Hub and post in the discussion board—we’re here to help!

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Teaching Children to Follow Directions May 12, 2025

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Teaching Children to Follow Directions

Does your child (or student) struggle to follow directions? You’re not alone! In this episode of the Speech and Language Kids Podcast, Carrie Clark, SLP and founder of SpeechAndLanguageKids.com, walks you through how to teach children to follow directions—step-by-step. Whether you’re working with toddlers just starting to understand basic commands or older kids struggling with multi-step instructions, this episode has got you covered.

You’ll learn practical strategies for teaching one-step, two-step, and even complex multi-step directions, plus how to support kids using play, visuals, repetition, and more. We’ll also dig into why following directions is hard for many children (even those without speech or language delays!) and what you can do to help them succeed.

Listen to the Podcast Here

You can listen to the full podcast episode below:

Why Following Directions is Hard for Kids

Following directions requires listening, understanding, memory, attention, and execution—sometimes all at once! Carrie explains why even neurotypical kids can struggle and how communication delays, ADHD, or autism can make this even more challenging.

Beginner Level: Teaching One-Step Directions

Start here with your toddlers and early learners! Carrie explains how to teach:

Routine directions (like “put your shoes on”)
Novel directions (like “touch your nose”)
How to use play-based therapy, visual cues, gestures, and prompt fading
Why giving clear, concrete instructions is critical (no more “take a seat”—say “sit down”!)

Moving to Two-Step Directions and Spatial Concepts

Once kids are getting the hang of simple directions, it’s time to build up! Learn how to teach:

Two-step routine and novel directions
Directions using spatial concepts like “on,” “under,” “next to,” and “in”
How to embed these skills into daily routines or classroom settings

Intermediate Level: Multi-Step and Temporal Directions

Now we’re stepping it up with:

3- and 4-step directions
Temporal concepts like “before” and “after”
Tips for older preschoolers and elementary-aged kids who need extra support due to memory, attention, or processing challenges

Advanced Level: Real-Life, Real-World Directions

This is where the rubber meets the road. Carrie covers how to help students follow complex directions in:

Academic settings (like classroom tasks or worksheets)
Daily life (like routines at home)
Noisy, distracting environments

Resources and Tools Mentioned

Therapy Pathways and Therapy Plans – Step-by-step guidance on teaching following directions at all levels. Available in the Speech and Language Kids Hub
Session Builder Tools (AI-Powered Prompts) – Generate custom one-step, two-step, or three-step directions on any topic.
Discussion Boards in the Hub – Ask questions, share challenges, and get feedback from the SLP community. Available on all membership levels.
Search the Hub for “Following Directions” to find therapy kits, materials, and more.

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This episode was recorded live inside the Speech and Language Kids Hub. Join us in the Hub to attend future live episodes and ask your questions in real-time!

Learn more and join by clicking here.

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Voice/Resonance Curriculums for Speech Therapy

Comprehensive Plans for Improving Vocal Quality and Resonance

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Foundations of Healthy Voice Use Curriculum:

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Resonance (Nasality) Curriculum:

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Voice Curriculum:

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Prosody Curriculum:

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Intermediate Level:

Advanced Level:

You Don’t Have to Do This Alone.

Because when you have a clear plan, children make faster progress.

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Fluency/Stuttering Curriculums for Speech Therapy

Comprehensive Plans for Helping Children who Stutter

Who’s it For?

Who Can Use It?

Foundations for Fluency Curriculum (Breathing and Emotional Reactions):

Beginner Level:

Intermediate Level:

Advanced Level:

Stuttering Curriculum:

Beginner Level:

Intermediate Level:

Advanced Level:

Cluttering Curriculum:

Beginner Level:

Intermediate Level:

Advanced Level:

Word Finding/Word Retrieval Curriculum:

Beginner Level:

Intermediate Level:

Advanced Level:

You Don’t Have to Do This Alone.

Because when you have a clear plan, children make faster progress.

Sneak Peek!

Social Communication Curriculums for Speech Therapy

Step-by-Step Plans to Help Children and Teens Build Real Connections

Who’s it For?

Who Can Use It?

Social Awareness and Interactions Curriculum:

Beginner Level:

Intermediate Level:

Advanced Level:

Emotional Regulation and Self-Advocacy Curriculum:

Beginner Level:

Intermediate Level:

Advanced Level:

Conversational Skills Curriculum:

Beginner Level:

Intermediate Level:

Advanced Level:

Abstract Language Curriculum:

Beginner Level:

Intermediate Level:

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Selective Mutism Curriculum:

Beginner Level:

Intermediate Level:

Advanced Level:

You Don’t Have to Do This Alone.

Because when you have a clear plan, children make faster progress.

Sneak Peek!

Functional Communication Curriculums for Speech Therapy

A Step-by-Step Plan to Help Children Communicate Their Basic Wants and Needs

Who’s it For?