Early Childhood · Primary English Speaker · Educational disabilities · Speech-Language Impairment
Northshore Education Consortium serves students aged 3-22 with moderate to severe special needs. SLP’s integrated Talkido into speech/language sessions with early childhood education (ECE) students to support communication and engagement.
Early language development is critical for communication success. Talkido’s engaging approach supports students in building foundational speech and literacy skills.
The Challenge
Young students with significant communication challenges often struggle to express their needs and interact with others. The SLP was looking for a tool that would:
- Support auditory comprehension and literacy development
- Make speech therapy session more engaging
- Encourage interactions and requesting
How Talkido was used
- Used Talkido cards for high-motivation messages, encouraging students to interact and make requests.
- Created phonics activities by placing letters on cards with recorded sounds, reinforcing sound blending and segmenting.
- Designed a scavenger hunt using Talkido tags, helping students practice listening and following directions.
- Used picture cards for articulation practice and social interaction, including recording messages for friends.
Outcomes
Instant Feedback
The ability to hear letter sounds immediately reinforced phonics practice.
Flexible in Different Environments
Volume controls allowed effective use in various settings.
High Motivation
Students were highly engaged due to the novelty and voice output feature.
