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From: Judy Kuster
Date: 22 Oct 2007
Time: 12:01:24 -0500
Remote Name: 134.29.31.204
Gary Rentschler also describes a fluency enhancment technique called “Light Articulatory Contact” which may be helpful on the plosive sounds you describe as having trouble with, Jiri. From Gary: Description: Emphasis is focused on a placing only minimal pressure at the point of contact made by the lips, tongue, teeth and palate during articulation. Symptom Relief: Reduces excessive muscular effort used while articulating phonemes: often most pronounced on plosives or other blockages of airflow in the oral cavity. May also be effective in managing repetitions. Benefits: Promotes appropriate amount of muscular effort while articulating, builds proprioceptive feedback of the speaking process, develops oral-motor awareness, and slows rate of speaking.