(K-SLP) Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol
Nancy Kaufman; MA, CCC-SLP
The K-SLP is a way of teaching children with apraxia of speech the easiest way of saying words until they have increased motor-speech coordination. They are actually taught the shell of words without including too many of the complex consonants, vowels, or syllables which make a word too difficult to even attempt on a motor basis.
Highlights of the K-SLP: Basic Level:
Targets the sounds /p, b, m, t, d, n, h/ to train children to combine consonants and vowels to
form words. Includes the syllable shapes children need to master to become effective vocal/verbal communicators. 225 engaging pictures (5"x7") with color illustration on front and phonemic approximations (word shells) on the reverse side to quickly establish functional vocabulary.
Highlights of the K-SLP: Advanced Level:
Utilizes complex consonant sounds /k, g, f, s, sh/ and blends /s, r, l/ to address more complicated motor-speech movements and synthesis into initial and final word positions. Refines articulation accuracy and general speech intelligibility. 277 engaging pictures (5"x7") with color illustration on front and phonemic approximations (word shells) on the reverse side to refine intelligibility and build higher level motor-speech coordination.
Kaufman K-SLP Workout Book:
Includes 16 fun, engaging motor-speech coordination workouts to build expressive language
development. Designed for children who have mastered the sounds targeted by the K-SLP: Basic.
Ages: 2 to 6 years