there's also a really simple ABA exercise you can use (I think it's also an
RDI exercise?) to teach voice modulation.
Get out some rewards. Work on having Abbie repeat what you say. The
first few drills (depending on how quickly the girls pick it up, maybe
longer or shorter), reward for copying what you say, regardless of
volume. Then, once they're into it, start playing around with pitch, tone,
speed, and volume. Only reward when the girls mimic correctly.
So, say it fast, say it slow, say it LOUD, say it in a whisper. Say it high, say
it in a low growl. Stretch out a sylable. Put the emphasis in different
places.
The exercise isn't about language, it's about learning voice control. It can
be quite silly and fun - kids usually like this one.
It's easy to apply practically. When Don's volume is off in real life now, I
do an exaggerated model of both where he's at, and where I want him to
be. It works really well.
HTH!You could ask the ST to make a 5 pt scale with 1 being quite and 5 being
screaming as a visual prompt for what level voice is appropriate when
needing prompts. It's based on the book, "The Incredible 5-Point Scale."
I hope it helps....is becoming a problem for the girls, especially Abbie. She intimidates peers with the volume of her voice. Is this something that the SLP can work with, or is this more of a social issue that she'll just have to work on herself if it becomes important to her?
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