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Extended Length of Utterance. An Approach to consider for an individual who is younger and/or Language delayed. Extended Length of Utterance (ELU). Purpose: Builds fluency through expanding length of utterance Audience: Children, LEP children, language delay. Program Options.
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Extended Length of Utterance An Approach to consider for an individual who is younger and/or Language delayed
Extended Length of Utterance (ELU) • Purpose: Builds fluency through expanding length of utterance • Audience: Children, LEP children, language delay
Program Options • Program Options: • no targets • with targets • prolongations • easy onsets • diaphramatic breathing • RULE: the fewer the better of children • Program Format: 3 Modes
ELU Construct ELU Targets No Targets Diaphragmatic Breathing Easy Onset Prolongations/ Light Contacts
ELU Construct Establishment Transfer DISCOURSE planning based on Semantics and Syntax (can address Phonology) Maintenance
ELU Programs • Programs • Shine, Systematic Fluency Training • Costello, ELU program • ‘additives’ including punishment • Can include parent counseling
Example Levels Words Phrases NP PP VP Sentences Simple Compound Complex Narratives (High Point) 1 event 2 event 3 event Complete Narrative M O N O L O G U E C O N V E R S A T I O N • R • E • A • D • I • N • G
Considerations • 3 modes: Diagonal or Horizontal • # of items • Criteria • Skill additives? If so, what? Why? • Transfer:Parent program