An Input-Focused Intervention for Children With Developmental Phonological Disorders

Abstract

In this article, we consider recent advances in theory and practice related to developmental phonological disorders (PDP). We consider the benefits of structured speech input to address PDP and provide a summary of a recent study designed to address phonological disorders in children using input-focused intervention. Results revealed that intervention focusing on input resulted in similar gains when compared to intervention focusing on speech production practice. We then discuss clinical implications.