Praxis SLP Licensure Exam 2025 – 400 Free Practice Questions to Pass the Exam

The paired-stimuli approach focuses on using pairs of words in which one word contains the target sound produced correctly and the other contains the sound produced incorrectly. By providing the child with both examples simultaneously, the therapist can help the child associate the correct production of /k/ with the incorrect one. This method encourages the child to replicate the correct production in varying contexts, which can facilitate generalization and improvement in their speech sound production.

In addition, this approach builds on the child's established knowledge of the sound by contrasting it with their incorrect production, reinforcing their understanding of the target sound through repetition and modeling. It is particularly effective for children who might have consistent errors, as it allows for targeted practice that can lead to increased accuracy over time.