I have thought about this issue as we move from using discrete speech
entirely with our students (it was the only product available when we
started
with SR) to using NS 4.0 with some of them. I can honestly say that from
our
experience with many different types of students that it still remains so
individualized according to the needs, strengths and weaknesses of each
student. I have had students go from DD to DNS only to go back to DD
speech
because they were able to dictate more comfortably and accurately. I have
had students go from DD to DNS and finally appreciate the speed and
accuracy.
I think that speech patterns, breath support, articulation and fluency
remain an issue with continuous speech but I will continue to explore all
possibilities for our students and not be swayed by preconceived ideas
about
either program. We still have more students using discrete speech than
continuous speech although those numbers keep increasing as we expand the
program. I still think there will be a need for both types of programs.
Hope
to hear from others on this issue.
Nancy Icke
ITS
Fairfax County Public Schools
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