The Functional Language Program for Children is a comprehensive and effective tool designed to support children with severe language impairments in developing functional language skills. This program features 251 reproducible, full-color picture cards and a variety of engaging, evidence-based teaching methods. It helps children learn to understand and use early-developing semantic relationships, increase mean length of utterance, and master 22 phrase structures across four levels of difficulty. This program provides a structured, adaptable approach to language development that empowers children to control their environment and interact meaningfully with others.
Controlled vocabulary and systematic progression of lessons
Four levels of difficulty: Single words, two-word phrases, three-word phrases, and four-word phrases
Innovative techniques to promote understanding of syntactic relationships
Picture card training, functional training activities, group interaction activities, and real-life practice scenarios
A picture library of 28 vocabulary words in manual sign language
Includes therapy manual with sample goals for receptive/expressive language, articulation, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, auditory discrimination, and comprehension
Storybook adaptations for additional practice
The program is organized into four levels of difficulty:
Single words
nouns
verbs
adjectives
prepositions
relational phrases (e.g., more, bye-bye)
Two-word phrases - develop nine phrase structures such as:
noun and noun (e.g., milk and cookie)
adjective + noun (e.g., sad boy)
verb + noun (e.g., eating apple)
"more" + noun
Three-word phrases - teach seven phrase structures such as:
noun + verb + object
noun + preposition + object
possessive noun + adjective + noun
Four-word phrases - target six phrase structures such as:
noun + preposition + adjective + object (e.g., dog under dirty car)
adjective + noun and adjective + noun (e.g., wet girl and big ball)
adjective + noun + verb + object (e.g., little boy pushing wagon)
Age: 2-7 years Grades: Toddler-2
What's In The Box:
62-page therapy manual
Online access code to print 251 full-color picture cards
How To Use It:
Print the picture cards using the included online access code.
Start with basic single words and progress through the levels: nouns, verbs, adjectives, and prepositions.
Use picture cards for receptive and expressive language training at varying levels of difficulty.
Incorporate common toys, objects, and everyday environments for functional practice.
Facilitate group and circle-time activities to expand skills in natural settings.
Use the included storybook adaptations for additional language practice.
