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CompleteSpeech R: Initial - KrLearning Objectives:• Understand the principles for making the Kr sound correctly• Demonstrate an ability to say the Kr sound correctly at the

beginning of simple words• Demonstrate an ability to incorporate words that start with the Kr

sound into sentences

Using This Lesson Effectively:Before starting this lesson, please review the SmartPalate Orientation Guide for in-depth instructions on how to record and import files as well as how to create tongue targets. If you do not have the SmartPalate Orientation Guide you can download it for free at: http://www.completespeech.com/downloads/.

• This lesson is divided into 6 levels that increase in complexity and difficulty. Using this lesson in conjunction with regular instruction from a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist is strongly recommended.

• Use the SmartPalate System on each level to match tongue placement with your customized target until the skills are mastered sufficiently to practice without the SmartPalate.

• Spend as much or as little time as needed on each level until the skill is mastered sufficiently.• Use additional activities or exercises as necessary to practice and solidify each level’s concepts.• Use the Gold Standard feature to measure your accuracy as you practice each level’s material. You can set the

measured time to “continuous” during word, phrase, and sentence practice to measure the accuracy of the sound in continued speech. Record your progress in the tables.

• Use the recording feature on each level to self-evaluate your consistency in matching your target. • Listen to, watch, and imitate the recordings of each level’s exercises using the split-screen view.• Practice lesson exercises 3-5 times per week (includes home & clinic practice).• Practice without the SmartPalate System as soon as skills are mastered. Periodically use the SmartPalate to

ensure consistency. Continue using regularly if accuracy is not maintained.• For software how-to’s and troubleshooting, follow our CompleteSpeech Community link at:

http://www.completespeech.com.

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Recording Files:The following files are example recordings in this lesson and include both the audio and palate contact. You may wish to import them to a second speaker in your SmartPalate software to listen, watch, and imitate as you practice each level’s exercises:

• Isolation: Kr_Initial_Level1.wav• Simple Words: Kr_Initial_Level2.wav• Complex Words: Kr_Initial_Level3.wav• Phrases: Kr_Initial_Level4.wav• Sentences: Kr_Initial_Level5.wav

Add A Speaker

Click the add speaker icon in the upper right-hand corner to split the screen into two

speakers.

Mark The Sensors

Mark the sensors for your own R target. You may have

variations from the above picture depending on your

custom palate configuration.

What Does Initial Kr Look Like?This image shows an average target area for the Kr sound. While key features will remain the same for each speaker, individuals will see some variation from this model. Initial Kr will look similar, if not identical, to the Kr sound in other placements:

Warm Up:Put in your SmartPalate and swallow several times. Carefully take a sip of water as needed. Speak casually for 30-60 seconds and use the OralCoordination exercise to “warm up” your tongue!

Key Features:1. The K sound is made by blocking the vocal tract completely with the tongue at the back of the mouth

and touching the inside of the back teeth.

2. For R, the tongue continues to touch the back teeth, moving forward slightly, and allowing air through the vocal tract. The front of the tongue is either slightly curled upward or bunched towards the back of the mouth.

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Marking The BoxesEx.

Mark the boxes with a ✓or x to represent if you said the R sound correctly. Look at how well you matched your tongue target to help you decide how accurately you said the sound.

IsolationLevel 1

In each level you will see boxes. These can be used to track your progress by marking correct and incorrect productions of the Initial Kr, based on the visual feedback provided in your SmartPalate software.Repeat the Kr sound. Light up the blue circles by matching your tongue to the target. Avoid lighting up orange circles. Use the boxes to track your progress.

Simple WordsLevel 2

Repeat the following words. Include additional Initial Kr words you use regularly in the lines provided.

CRIB

CREASE

CHROME

CROP

CROWN

CRUST

CRAWL

CROOK

CRY

CREEK

CRAFT

CRANK

CRAMP

CREPE

CREAM

CRACK

CRUISE

CRINGE

CROWD

CRAVE

CRISP

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Complex WordsLevel 3

Repeat the following words. Include additional Initial Kr words you use regularly in the lines provided.

PhrasesLevel 4

Repeat the following phrases. Include additional Initial Kr phrases you use regularly in the lines provided.

CRICKET

CROCKPOT

CRANBERRY

CREDIT

CHRONICLE

CREATIVE

CREATURE

CROCODILE

CROUTON

CRYSTAL

CRACKER

CRAZY

CRISIS

CRIPPLE

CRITICAL

CRADLE

CRAYON

CRAMMED

CROISSANT

CRATER

CRUMBLE

CRACKER CRUMBS

CRAB CRAWL

CRUDE CRATE

CRIMSON CRANBERRIES

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SentencesLevel 5

Repeat the following sentences. Include additional Initial Kr sentences you use regularly in the lines provided.

CRUEL CRIMINAL CRAVE CREPES

THE CRAZY CREW CROWDED AROUND THE CROCODILE.

WE’LL USE CRAYONS AND CREAM PAPER TO CREATE OUR CRAFTS.

CRAIG PLAYED CROQUET, EVEN WITH HIS CRUTCHES.

CHRISTINA’S CHRONICLE ABOUT THE CRANE AND CROW DID NOT SEEM CREDIBLE.

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Clean Up:1. Carefully remove, clean, and store your SmartPalate in accordance with

all recommended procedures.2. Save any new files or recordings.3. Export and email any recording or target files for home or clinic practice

as necessary.4. Close your SmartPalate Software.

Additional Notes:

Beyond SentencesLevel 6

Once you are more comfortable with the Kr sound you will want to start practicing your new skills without the aid of the SmartPalate. Spend some time at the end of each session doing some or all of the following:

• Practice Kr in isolation, just as in Level 1, this time using Gold Standard. Set the time to 1, 2, 5, or 10 seconds and record your score.

• Repeat Levels 2 through 6 using Gold Standard with the time set to continuous. Have a parent, SLP, or other individual watch for your highest score in each word.

• Repeat the level(s) you worked on today while wearing your SmartPalate, but turn away from the screen so that you cannot see the feedback yourself. Have a parent, SLP, or other individual watch how closely you hit your target.

• Repeat the level(s) you worked on today without using your SmartPalate.• Repeat the level(s) you worked on today in a different room without your

SmartPalate.• Tell a story or talk about your day, using words with Initial Kr, with or

without the SmartPalate.