Goal: Use the Articles in Conversational Speech ("a", "an", "the")

Sample Goal:

During a 10-minute observation in the natural setting, Client will correctly use articles (“a”, “an” and “the”) in conversational speech with no more than 5 errors/omissions.

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Therapy Phases:

  1. Phrases: Client will correctly use articles (“a”, “an” and “the”) in short phrases (such as ,”a ball”) with at least 80% accuracy.
  2. Sentences: Client will correctly use articles (“a”, “an” and “the”) in at least 80% of obligatory contexts in single sentences (such as, “I see a ball”).
  3. Short Response: Client will correctly use articles (“a”, “an” and “the”) in at least 80% of obligatory contexts in short responses (such as in response to, “Tell me all of the steps to washing your hands”).
  4. Conversation (Structured Setting): During 10 minutes of conversation in a structured setting (such as the therapy room), Client will correctly use articles (“a”, “an” and “the”) with no more than 5 errors/omissions.
  5. Carry-Over/Generalization: During a 10-minute observation in the natural setting, Client will correctly use articles (“a”, “an” and “the”) in conversational speech with no more than 5 errors/omissions.

What’s Next?

  • Once the client has mastered use of articles in conversational speech, you can determine if any other grammatical markers or syntax skills need to be addressed.

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