Biofeedback Treatment for Persistent /r/ Distortions with Tara McAllister

Do you have students who really struggle with the /r/ sound? R distortions can be tricky! Clinically, it’s a huge challenge for many SLPs to work with. So in this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Tara McAllister to talk about how we can use biofeedback to improve treatment for persistent issues with the /r/ sound. Tara McAllister, PhD, CCC-SLP, is an Associate Professor of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at New York University. She conducts NIH-funded research on technology-enhanced treatment methods for persistent speech sound disorder. Topics covered in this episode include:The power biofeedback has to help kids struggling with /r/ distortionsHow biofeedback works and how we can use it with our studentsWhy the /r/ sound is such a struggle for so many studentsHow to get access to biofeedback tools in your schoolSome success stories from clinicians using biofeedback for their studentsTips for struggling SLPs to improve outcomes in students with these distortionsI know the /r/ distortion can be such a challenge, but biofeedback can really help. Tune in to learn how from Tara! Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/208Resources Mentioned: Grab your ticket for the next Speech Retreat: speechretreat.comCheck out the StaRt app: https://bit.ly/BITSLabstaRtFollow Bits Lab Start on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitslabstart/Check out the Bits Lab Start web: bitslabstart.comCheck out the Articulatory GIFs: https://speechproductionlab.syr.edu/resources/articulatory-gifs/Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefunFollow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets