Cycles Approach Handbook | Step-by-step Intervention Guide for SLPs

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Researched and written by Rebecca Reinking and Amy Graham, the Cycles Approach Handbook combines their extensive clinical experience and research knowledge into a practical guide that covers everything you need to know about the Cycles Approach. The handbook is comprehensive and encompasses all aspects of the Cycles Approach: the research, planning and implementing therapy, taking data and more.Β  With quick reference pages, checklists, therapy ideas and instructional videos, this resource makes feeling confident with the cycles approach achievable for busy speech pathologists.

Description

Have you ever wanted to implement the cycles approach, but you’re just confused about what the approach is? Maybe you struggle to plan and set up your cycle and just need trustworthy target selection tips and a breakdown of the steps? Or perhaps you just have a lot of questions (and not a lot of time!) that you can’t easily find in textbooks and journal articles?

Well, we take the confusion out of the cycles approach so that you can understand and implement it confidently!
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The Cycles Approach Handbook is a comprehensive guide written by practicing speech-language pathologists Rebecca Reinking and Amy Graham. Basically, it’s the reference material we wish we would have had when we graduated! We use SLP-friendly explanations to break down the approach in a simple, easy-to-understand way so that you can comfortably implement the cycles approach with your students tomorrow.

Combining real-life clinical experience working with children who have speech sound disorders with the latest evidence base, the handbook supports SLPs to deliver the cycles approach correctly, practically, and with high fidelity!

The Cycles Approach Handbook contains the following chapters:

➊ — Understanding the cycles approach
βž‹ — Planning cycles therapy
➌ — Implementing cycles therapy
➍ — Activities for cycles therapy
➎ — Data and generalization
➏ — Auditory stimulation word lists
➐ — Resources to use for cycles
βž‘ – BONUS! Over 50 minutes of video tutorials

You’ll appreciate the quick-reference pages such as β€œwho is suitable for cycles?” and β€œhow long is a cycle?”. And you’ll LOVE the primary patterns chart and checklists, not to mention a case study, cycles planning sheet, and in-depth do’s and don’ts when it comes to choosing word targets for each pattern!

WATCH A 6-MINUTE WALK-THROUGH OF THE CYCLES APPROACH HANDBOOK:

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CONTENTS:
βœ… –β€― HANDBOOK: A comprehensive, 138-page printable guide to the cycles approach.
βœ… –β€― DIGITAL VERSION: Easily navigate on your electronic device​ with clickable links
βœ… –β€― HELPFUL PAGES:β€―Print out the checklists, ​planning sheets, primary patterns chart, and auditory stimulation word lists
βœ… –β€― VIDEOS TUTORIALS: Watch over 50 minutes of video content, including a 30-minute therapy session demonstrating the therapy
βœ… –β€― EVIDENCE-BASED:β€―Easy-to-understand evidence-based summaries covering topics such as theoretical background, target selection, and who it is suitable for

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FAQ:​
⭐ Does the handbook include cards for cycles therapy?β€―No. This handbook tells you HOW to understand, plan, and implement the cycles approach. We do suggest materials to use with the cycles approach in the handbook.​
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⭐ Can I purchase this to use with my clinic, with school funds, or for my speech pathology students? The Cycles Approach Handbook is licensed forβ€―SINGLE USE only. This means that a clinic, school, or teaching institutionβ€―cannotβ€―purchase one copy to share and distribute amongst colleagues andβ€―students. Please email me atβ€―support@adventuresinspeechpathology.comβ€―ifβ€―you wouldβ€―like to discuss multiple licenses.​
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⭐ What reading was done for the Cycles Approach Handbook?β€―Rebecca and Amy referred to textbooks, journal articles, and reviews when writing the handbook. They also reflected on their clinical experience throughout the book.

⭐ Will I get a hard copy shipped to me? No, this product is intended for digital and print use. If you’d like a hard copy, we recommend having it printed and bound by a copy shop.

IMPORTANT LICENSING & USAGE INFORMATION:

Single-User License: This digital resource is licensed for individual use only. You may print and assemble materials as needed for your personal use.

Need to share with your team? Upgrade to aΒ Multi-User LicenseΒ to legally share this resource across your organization. Perfect for:

  • Therapy teams and clinics
  • School districts and educational institutions
  • University programs and training centers
  • Any organization seeking consistent tools across practitioners
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Questions about licensing? Please review our completeΒ Terms of UseΒ orΒ contact usΒ for guidance.

37 reviews for Cycles Approach Handbook | Step-by-step Intervention Guide for SLPs

  1. Rhiannon Sewell (verified owner)

    Thanks so much Rebecca and Amy for creating such an incredible resource! The handbook is so informative, and has really helped me start to get my head around using the cycles approach in therapy. Highly recommend for all paeds SLTs/SLPs!!

  2. Shannon Billings (verified owner)

    This handbook has been an absolute lifesaver for me this year! I have several preschoolers with many phonological errors and the instructions and formatting of this handbook has made it so easy to follow! I also wanted to add that AISP has amazing customer service and when I ran into a challenge downloading my handbook they were able to help me resolve the issue the same day – and they are on the other side of the world!

  3. Alexis Taylor (verified owner)

    This is such a useful resource to refer back to when using the cycles approach! It is easy to read, visually engaging and super informative. Highly recommend!

  4. Heather Cary

    This amazing handbook helped me wrap my head around the cycles approach. This gives me another tool to treat phonological speech sound disorder. Thank you AISP ????????

  5. Lola Brito (verified owner)

    Thanks for this comprehensive resource! This guide is perfect for any SLP who works with SSDs.

  6. Becky (verified owner)

    Thank you so much for putting together such a comprehensive resource! It is so informative and a great reference for therapists. Thank you!

  7. Jessica A. (verified owner)

    Such an amazing and comprehensive guide to the Cycles approach that clearly has had lots of time and thought out into it. I’d feared this approach before but now I have so much more confidence to roll it out and have had some great success! Highly recommend for any fellow SLTs/SLPs out there.

  8. Susan M. (verified owner)

    Everything you need to know about the cycles approach is in this one easy to follow handbook! Learn the evidence behind cycles to help understand the approach, when to use it, and how to implement it. Every part of the approach is broken down into steps – setting goals, target selection, session planning. The videos are extra helpful in understanding the approach. This is a must have handbook for cycles!”

  9. Anna K. (verified owner)

    this resource is very comprehensive – includes background info that helps understand the cycles approach, the EBP behind it, planning and implementing cycles therapy etc!

  10. Olivia J. (verified owner)

    What a brilliant comprehensive easy to understand guide. An absolute must have for any speechie with speech sound disorders on their case load.

  11. Suzanne S. (verified owner)

    This is such a valuable tool for learning about the cycles approach and implementing it with clients! It’s incredibly comprehensive, research-backed, and practical. Thank you!

  12. Whitney C. (verified owner)

    Everything by Adventures in Speech Pathology is amazing. Having this approach broken down with step by step instructions has been so helpful, and it has been a game changer with my younger students with phonological disorders!

  13. Sarah Smith (verified owner)

    If you’re looking for an affordable PD on the cycles approach, this handbook is for you. Rebecca and Amy have simplified the cycles approach and have turned it into a visually appealing, easy to read guide. Since using this handbook, my clients have had so much success, and my confidence has grown as an SLP. Highly recommend!

  14. kwhisler (verified owner)

    Everything you ever needed for the cycles approach in speech therapy! I love the word lists for auditory bombardment and the target selection word lists. Saves me so much time as a school-based SLP!

  15. Megan L. (verified owner)

    I wish Rebecca and Amy were my professors in grad school! There resources are so jam packed with information that is useful and applicable! AISP is one of my top 3 favorite SLPs to follow and purchase materials from.

  16. Ricki R. (verified owner)

    Excellent resource filled with theory, treatment, activity ideas, word lists, etc.

  17. Lindsey W. (verified owner)

    This is an amazing resource! Thank you for creating such a user friendly resource.

  18. Kristy C. (verified owner)

    I can’t get enough of these well-made resources. It is so helpful to have this guide to use for students with phonological disorders. This is a comprehensive guide with assessment/probes and therapy guidelines as well.

  19. Susan M. (verified owner)

    Great resource that was just what I needed to help me use the cycles approach!

  20. Jessica P. (verified owner)

    Love this resource and how easy it is to use and understand!

  21. Elizabeth Dooley (verified owner)

    This is a product I refer to time and time again when I have a student I am doing cycles with. No matter how many times I try to learn and remember all the cycles therapy components, I can’t get it right lol. This has served as a guidebook that I look back at all the time to organize therapy, choose targets, and apply the cycles approach with fidelity.

  22. Jamie M. (verified owner)

    This resource is very comprehensive and user friendly! I recommend this if you would like to learn more about the cycles approach!

  23. LAUREN F. (verified owner)

    I absolutely loved this resource! It was incredibly interactive, and my students were fully engaged and excited to use it. The materials were easy to implement and made learning both fun and effective. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a creative and hands-on way to teach. My students are already asking to use it again!

  24. Alyssa S. (verified owner)

    I have found this resource very helpful in learning a new approach to therapy. The cycles approach is laid out in a way that is easy to understand, with real examples of how to implement it. I find myself turning back to this resource over and over again!

  25. Kate T. (verified owner)

    Incredibly thorough and helpful information, even for a seasoned SLP. Always love these handbooks!

  26. Kelsey S. (verified owner)

    I love ALL things Adventures in Speech Pathology! If Rebecca makes it- I’m buying it! Lol this product is SO incredibly helpful! Rebecca provides a wealth of knowledge and research for implementing the cycles approach. Thank you for this amazing resource!

  27. Chiara I. (verified owner)

    This resource is a LIFE SAVER! I am new to the Cycles Approach and have just started using it for a client. I spent hours before hand researching and reviewing a variety of sources to get my head around the theory and the HOW on the best way to implement. The step by step guide and description of each target makes it so much easier to plan for each stage, as well as each session. Thank you Amy and Rebecca for a fantastic resource!

  28. natalie W. (verified owner)

    As a new Speech Therapist I was able to use this in my practicuum with ease. Easy to understand, print and use in therapy sessions. Thankyou!

  29. Frances W. (verified owner)

    GREAT THOROUGH RESOURCE for students with severe phonological processing disorders. I have used it to assist in explaining to parents as well as planning for my sessions.

  30. Anna A. (verified owner)

    Wow this is an awesome, comprehensive resource! It made planning easy and organized. I love that I have research based strategies in an easy reference, step by step guide.

  31. Alyssa D. (verified owner)

    This resource has been amazing to help me brush up on the fundamentals of the Cycles Approach. The approach was explained and reviewed in graduate school; however, I don’t ever remember being involved in the implementation of, or observation of others implementing cycles therapy. I have been longing for a better way to work with my kiddos with severe speech sound disorders and purchasing this handbook has increased my confidence using the Cycles Approach, which I’d like to think has a positive impact on the way I run my therapy sessions!

  32. Houkje K. (verified owner)

    Such a wonderful resource! Easily accessible and a great reference! Thank you so much for all the hard work that went into this!

  33. Gemma C. (verified owner)

    Such an AWESOME, practical resource. I love that you have trawled through the research and given us the latest information in an easy to read, practical way. Great for busy clinicians! Thank you!

  34. Kristian A. (verified owner)

    This resource is very comprehensive and is essential for SLPs (new or seasoned) getting started or needing a refresher with Cycles!

  35. Elisa D. (verified owner)

    I love this handbook. I was already using the cycles approach, but I learned so much! It gives me peace of mind that all the research has been done for me. I highly highly recommend.

  36. Stephanie Santavas (verified owner)

    The best resource you could have in your toolbox!!

  37. Stephanie E (verified owner)

    Amazing resource! So helpful, clear and well written. Highly recommend

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