SKILL: Listening
DIFFICULTY: 1/5
LEVELS: 8 based on the similarities between the meaning, sounds, and length of the spoken word and the picture
BRIEF RATIONALE: This word verification treatment targets the semantic system and decision-making.
In Spoken Word Decision, you will hear a single noun and decide if the picture matches using the yes/no buttons. Use the audio button to replay the word at any time. You can expand the image using the arrows in the bottom-right corner.
HINT: A hint button is available in the lower-left corner of the screen to reveal the written word for additional support. Using the hint will mark the item as incorrect (as it was not answered with only the audio stimulus), but may help you associate the word with the image.
FOR THE CLINICIAN:
Spoken Word Decision is a direct auditory comprehension treatment, as the stimuli is provided via auditory input only, and the required response is non-verbal.
Before the patient selects the yes or no button, consider asking, "Does the word match the picture? Yes or no?" This will help them select the correct button. If the word does not match, ask them to name the picture with support as needed (e.g. provide a phonemic cue or first-letter cue).
Read more about how to treat auditory comprehension impairments in our article: What SLPs Need to Know: Treating Auditory Comprehension.
Selected References:
- Raymer, A. M., Kohen, F. P., & Saffell, D. (2006). Computerised training for impairments of word comprehension and retrieval in aphasia. Aphasiology, 20(2-4), 257–268.
- Wallace, S. E., Patterson, J., Purdy, M., Knollman-Porter, K., & Coppens, P. (2022). Auditory comprehension interventions for people with aphasia: A scoping review. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 31(5S), 2404-2420.