Phonemic Cuing
A therapeutic technique providing the initial sound or sounds of a target word to facilitate word retrieval in patients with naming difficulties.
Full Definition
Phonemic cuing is a speech-language pathology intervention technique where the clinician provides the first phoneme or syllable of a target word to assist patients with word-finding difficulties. This cueing strategy is particularly effective for individuals with anomic aphasia or other language disorders affecting lexical retrieval. The technique can be implemented in hierarchical fashion, from minimal cues (first sound) to more extensive phonemic information, and is often incorporated into structured treatment protocols for improving naming abilities.
Usage
Usage note: Always specify the type of cue provided in therapy documentation. Distinguish from semantic cuing strategies.
In Context
- "Phonemic cuing with the /k/ sound successfully elicited the word 'cat' during the naming task." — Speech therapy session note
- "The treatment protocol included systematic phonemic cuing to improve confrontation naming scores." — Therapy intervention plan