Memory
Word-Finding
Speech Intelligibility
100

This strategy utilizing a pen and paper and is used when a lot of information is provided or there is an extended amount of time between receiving the information and recalling it.

Write it down

100

Using features of the item such as color, shape, size to aid in word finding.

Descriptions 

100

This strategy is when you separate the syllables in a word or a sentence and focus on clearly making each sound.

Over-articulation

200

This strategy is saying something over and over again in your head to aid in encoding the information

Repetition

200

This strategy puts things into groups based on shared features.

For example: a dog is a: pet, mammal, four legged animal.

Categories

200

This strategy changes the speed of your speech so it is more easily understood.

Speak slowly


300

This strategy is taking the information presented and making connections between the items or to something it reminds you of.

Associations

300

"This makes me think of" is an example of this strategy.

Making a connection or a link between new information and known information.

Associations

300

This strategy changes the volume of the voice to make speech more easily understood.

Speak loudly

400

A cat is like a dog because it has four legs and fur, but it is different from a dog because it meows and uses a litter box.

This is an example of:

Compare and Contrast

400

This strategy is important because you can't speak loudly without good _____________.

Breath support

500

A strategy in which you use a word than means the same thing and/or a word that means the opposite.

Synonyms and antonyms

500

Doing this opens up your chest allowing for more air to fill the lungs which allows for louder, clearer speech.

Good posture