May 30, 2023 · 0:43 · Practice
When They First Get It, Do It Five More Times
Advice from Dr. Strand: the first time a child gets the target, don't stop to celebrate; have them do it five more times so the new motor program is laid down.
Full transcript
Hi, it's Nicole coming in from the NYU Motor Speech Lab with your Tuesday tidbit.
One thing I wanted to share with you is a sentiment Dr. Strand shared with me when she was here last week. Basically, the first time the child gets the target, have them do it five more times. Meaning, don't stop and celebrate when they first get the target, which I think we're probably all guilty of, because we're working so hard for them to get these words.
The bigger point was that once you actually get the motor program, it's really important to lay it down and habituate it.
