Objective: This investigation examined the impact of an SLP-provided training program on caregivers’ use of multi-sensory sound elicitation techniques during play interactions with their preschool-aged children with articulation disorders. The PI-created training program targeted two sounds that the participant’s children were working on in therapy. Method: Three caregivers of children ages 3 years 8 months-5 years 4 months receiving therapy through a county agency participated in this nonconcurrent multiple baseline across participants investigation. The dependent variable was the participant’s use of sound-specific prompts and cues during play. The independent variable was seven weekly 20-minute intervention sessions that included speech sound development education, instruction on listening and elicitation techniques, and role-play practice. Results: Using the two-standard deviation band and percentage of non-overlapping data methods of analysis showed that all three participants made significant improvements in their ability to use sound-specific prompts and cues during play interactions with their child after receiving training. Conclusion: This investigation provides insight into the efficacy of an SLP-provided training program for adult caregivers of children with articulation disorders. Future research that explores in-person and video conferencing training for caregivers of children of various ages, therapy stages, and severity levels is recommended.
