We know that when you first hear about the Complexity Approach β which is targeting later-developing, nonstimulable sounds β it can seem very counterintuitive, right? Well, for the right child, we absolutely can say at AISP that this approach can make significant changes to a childβs speech sound system in a short period of time!
The Complexity Approach chapter from the Interventions from Speech Sound Disorders in Children text (Williams, McLeod & McCauley, 2021).
The open access journal article, βThe Complexity Approach to Phonological Treatment: How to Select Treatment Targetsβ by Dr. Holly Storkel. FREE!
A summary of the evidence from The Informed SLP: βComplexity Approach for Speech Sound Disorders.β FREE!
Information about the complexity approach from SLPath.com. FREE!
AISP blog post: Try These Complexity Approach Activities. FREE!
Bjorem Speech blog post 'Mastering S Clusters with Forward and Backward Chaining.' FREE!
Banter Speech & Language blog post: βHow to treat Speech Sound Disorders 2: The Complexity Approach β More Bang for your Buck?β FREE!
Want more? Check out our Complexity Approach Playlist
We create a range of printable and digital therapy resources to meet your needs:
Our Complexity Approach for Speech Therapy resource is designed to assist with your understanding of the complexity approach and includes evidence-based rationales, reference charts for target selection, a breakdown of therapy steps, homework tasks, therapy activities, a consonant clusters screener, and more!
Our comprehensive Complexity Approach 3-Element Clusters Therapy Activities Bundle includes 5x therapy activity packets that have over 50 pages of no-prep activities for easy session planning and fun home practice.
We have Boom Cards for the Complexity Approach Using 2 Element Clusters and Complexity Approach Using 3 Element S-Clusters. These digital card decks each feature five complex clusters in flashcards and sound-loaded scenes for easy session planning, home practice, and engaging therapy activities, including for SLPs delivering mobile or online speech therapy.
Rebecca Reinking has published a range of card decks with Bjorem Speech Publications to help children sequence the sounds in consonant clusters:
For local stockists in your country of Bjorem products, as well as purchase orders and shipping information, head to the Bjorem Speech website.
Episode of the SLP Now podcast: βHow to Implement the Complexity Approach.β FREE!
Episode of the SLP Happy Hour podcast: βEp 187: A Complexity Approach Primerβ FREE!
Visit the Adventures in Speech Pathology Courses webpage to register your interest for our FREE course, How to Teach Consonant Clusters Within the Complexity Approach. FREE!
