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Empowering Speech Therapists: Unlocking the Secrets of Children's Hesitations

Empowering Speech Therapists: Unlocking the Secrets of Children\'s Hesitations

Introduction

In the realm of speech therapy, understanding the nuances of child language development is crucial for creating effective interventions. A recent study titled "Hesitations and Relative Prominence in Prosodic Constituents in Children's Speech" sheds light on how hesitations occur in children's speech and their relation to prosodic structures. This blog aims to translate these findings into actionable insights for practitioners, enhancing their skills and encouraging further exploration in this field.

Understanding the Study

The study analyzed 147 interviews with children aged 5-6 years, focusing on hesitations within four prosodic constituents: phonological utterance, intonational phrase, phonological phrase, and clitic group. The researchers identified 2,399 hesitation events, predominantly occurring in weak positions within these constituents. This aligns with the principle that hesitations are more frequent in non-prominent prosodic portions.

Key Findings

Implications for Practice

For speech therapists, these findings underscore the importance of considering prosodic structures during assessment and intervention. Here are some practical applications:

Encouraging Further Research

While this study provides valuable insights, it also highlights the need for further research. Future studies could explore different age groups, contexts, and types of hesitations to deepen our understanding of prosody's role in speech development.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Hesitations and relative prominence in prosodic constituents in children's speech.


Citation: Villega, C. d. C. S., & Chacon, L. (2022). Hesitations and relative prominence in prosodic constituents in children's speech. CoDAS. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9769412/?report=classic
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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