PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets) therapy is a specialized approach designed to help individuals with speech and communication challenges by focusing on motor control and proprioception. In this therapy, therapists use tactile-kinesthetic cues, involving touch on specific areas of the face and neck, to guide clients in producing sounds and sequences that form words and sentences. This hands-on approach goes beyond traditional speech therapy by integrating sensory and motor learning, aiming to improve speech clarity, motor planning, and coordination skills essential for effective communication.
At Sensory Kids & Social Minds, LLC, we integrate PROMPT therapy into sessions that also target expressive, receptive, and social language goals. In 1:1 sessions with a PROMPT-trained speech therapist, children receive hands-on, sensory-based guidance to improve speech clarity and motor control. PROMPT cues are used to support accurate sound production, while also being woven into activities that build expressive language (such as sentence formation and vocabulary), receptive language (understanding and following directions), and social language skills (like turn-taking, joint attention, and conversational skills).
This blended approach allows us to create a holistic communication experience for each child. While working on speech production with PROMPT, children simultaneously engage in language activities that strengthen their ability to express ideas, comprehend information, and participate socially. This method ensures that children develop practical communication skills they can use confidently in individual sessions and social settings.
How Does It Work?
A speech therapist trained in motor speech at Sensory Kids & Social Minds, LLC will begin with a thorough evaluation of your child, focusing on speech production, motor skills, and overall communication needs. During this evaluation, the therapist will assess whether your child’s speech and motor patterns align with the PROMPT method’s approach. If PROMPT is deemed beneficial, the therapist will recommend it as a key component of your child’s treatment plan.
Based on the assessment findings, the therapist will also suggest the appropriate frequency of PROMPT sessions per week to ensure consistent progress. Each session is tailored to your child’s individual goals, and parents will receive regular updates on their child’s progress.
For more information, please visit the PROMPT website: https://promptinstitute.com/page/Families_What_is_PROMPT