This presentation will discuss assessment and intervention strategies for children with severe
speech sound disorders, focusing on linguistically based analysis, target selection, and
intervention methods. Practical strategies for implementing assessment and subsequent
treatment based on the research of Gierut and colleagues will be reviewed. Mrs. Farnham has
implemented this phonologic selection process in a public school setting, with significant student
success in a relatively short time. Key components of effective therapy for severe speech sound
disorders will be the primary focus of the session.