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CompleteSpeech R: Medial - TrLearning Objectives:• Understand the principles for making the Tr sound correctly• Demonstrate an ability to say the Tr sound correctly in the

middle of simple words• Demonstrate an ability to incorporate words that use the Tr

sound in the middle of sentences

Using This Lesson Effectively:Before starting this lesson, please review the SmartPalate Orientation Guide for in-depth instructions on how to record and import files as well as how to create tongue targets. If you do not have the SmartPalate Orientation Guide you can download it for free at: http://www.completespeech.com/downloads/.

• This lesson is divided into 6 levels that increase in complexity and difficulty. Using this lesson in conjunction with regular instruction from a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist is strongly recommended.

• Use the SmartPalate System on each level to match tongue placement with your customized target until the skills are mastered sufficiently to practice without the SmartPalate.

• Spend as much or as little time as needed on each level until the skill is mastered sufficiently.• Use additional activities or exercises as necessary to practice and solidify each level’s concepts.• Use the Gold Standard feature to measure your accuracy as you practice each level’s material. You can set the

measured time to “continuous” during word, phrase, and sentence practice to measure the accuracy of the sound in continued speech. Record your progress in the tables.

• Use the recording feature on each level to self-evaluate your consistency in matching your target. • Listen to, watch, and imitate the recordings of each level’s exercises using the split-screen view.• Practice lesson exercises 3-5 times per week (includes home & clinic practice).• Practice without the SmartPalate System as soon as skills are mastered. Periodically use the SmartPalate to

ensure consistency. Continue using regularly if accuracy is not maintained.• For software how-to’s and troubleshooting, follow our CompleteSpeech Community link at:

http://www.completespeech.com.

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Recording Files:The following files are example recordings in this lesson and include both the audio and palate contact. You may wish to import them to a second speaker in your SmartPalate software to listen, watch, and imitate as you practice each level’s exercises:

• Isolation: Tr_Medial_Level1.wav• Simple Words: Tr_Medial_Level2.wav• Complex Words: Tr_Medial_Level3.wav• Phrases: Tr_Medial_Level4.wav• Sentences: Tr_Medial_Level5.wav

Add A Speaker

Click the add speaker icon in the upper right-hand corner to split the screen into two

speakers.

Mark The Sensors

Mark the sensors for your own R target. You may have

variations from the above picture depending on your

custom palate configuration.

What Does Medial Tr Look Like?This image shows an average target area for the Tr sound. While key features will remain the same for each speaker, individuals will see some variation from this model. Medial Tr will look similar, if not identical, to the Tr sound in other placements:

Warm Up:Put in your SmartPalate and swallow several times. Carefully take a sip of water as needed. Speak casually for 30-60 seconds and use the OralCoordination exercise to “warm up” your tongue!

Key Features:1. To make the T sound airflow is blocked, with the tip of the tongue hitting just behind the front teeth.

The edges of the tongue contact along each side of your mouth.

2. For the R sound the tongue moves back, and touches the teeth along the back of the mouth. The front of the tongue is either slightly curled upward or bunched towards the back of the mouth.

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Marking The BoxesEx.

Mark the boxes with a ✓or x to represent if you said the R sound correctly. Look at how well you matched your tongue target to help you decide how accurately you said the sound.

IsolationLevel 1

In each level you will see boxes. These can be used to track your progress by marking correct and incorrect productions of the Medial Tr, based on the visual feedback provided in your SmartPalate software.Repeat the Tr sound. Light up the blue circles by matching your tongue to the target. Avoid lighting up orange circles. Use the boxes to track your progress.

Simple WordsLevel 2

Repeat the following words. Include additional Medial Tr words you use regularly in the lines provided.

STRAIGHT

STRUNG

STRESS

STRANGE

STROKE

STRIKE

STREET

STRICT

STRIDE

STRAY

STREAM

STROLL

STRETCH

STRONG

STRIPE

STRAIN

STREAK

STRING

STRUCK

STRAW

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Complex WordsLevel 3

Repeat the following words. Include additional Medial Tr words you use regularly in the lines provided.

PhrasesLevel 4

Repeat the following phrases. Include additional Medial Tr phrases you use regularly in the lines provided.

ENTRY

ULTRA

RETRY

CONTRAST

STRATEGY

INSTRUMENT

COUNTRY

INTRODUCE

SYMMETRY

CILANTRO

APOSTROPHE

PATRIOT

STRUGGLE

CONTROL

DEMONSTRATE

EXTREME

MATTRESS

CONTRIBUTE

NEUTRAL

ATTRACT

STRICT INSTRUCTIONS

STRONG FORTRESS

INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT

EXTRA ACTRESS

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SentencesLevel 5

Repeat the following sentences. Include additional Medial Tr sentences you use regularly in the lines provided.

ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY ABSTRACT ILLUSTRATION

DISTRIBUTE THE PASTRIES FROM A CENTRAL LOCATION.

CITRUS CAN CONTRIBUTE TO A NUTRITIONAL DIET.

THE CONTRACTOR WAS ASKED TO CONSTRUCT A NEW STRUCTURE FOR THE ORCHESTRA.

CONCENTRATING ON GEOMETRY AND CHEMISTRY HELPED PATRICK BECOME AN ASTRONAUT.

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Clean Up:1. Carefully remove, clean, and store your SmartPalate in accordance with

all recommended procedures.2. Save any new files or recordings.3. Export and email any recording or target files for home or clinic practice

as necessary.4. Close your SmartPalate Software.

Additional Notes:

Beyond SentencesLevel 6

Once you are more comfortable with the Tr sound you will want to start practicing your new skills without the aid of the SmartPalate. Spend some time at the end of each session doing some or all of the following:

• Practice Tr in isolation, just as in Level 1, this time using Gold Standard. Set the time to 1, 2, 5, or 10 seconds and record your score.

• Repeat Levels 2 through 6 using Gold Standard with the time set to continuous. Have a parent, SLP, or other individual watch for your highest score in each word.

• Repeat the level(s) you worked on today while wearing your SmartPalate, but turn away from the screen so that you cannot see the feedback yourself. Have a parent, SLP, or other individual watch how closely you hit your target.

• Repeat the level(s) you worked on today without using your SmartPalate.• Repeat the level(s) you worked on today in a different room without your

SmartPalate.• Tell a story or talk about your day, using words with Medial Tr, with or

without the SmartPalate.