About this resource
A simple scale to teach loudness and matching voice to the place. Use it in class, at home and in therapy, with practice.
Purpose
A five-level visual scale for teaching voice volume, from silent to emergency voice.
Who it is for
Primary profession: Speech pathologists. Also relevant for educators and school support staff, disability support workers, occupational therapists.
Client or participant group: Children and young people.
Practice setting: Schools, homes and therapy.
Suggested uses
- Classroom expectations
- Speech therapy
- Home routines
Instructions for practitioners
- Teach each level by modelling it.
- Practise using real places.
- Point to the scale as a quiet prompt.
Accessibility considerations
Clear headings and tables. The Word version can be edited and filled in on screen.
Scope and limitations
A teaching visual. It is not a voice therapy program.
Research basis
Visual schedules and other visual supports are established evidence-based practices for autistic children and young people, and are widely used with others who benefit from visual information.
- Knight, V., Sartini, E., & Spriggs, A. D. (2015). Evaluating Visual Activity Schedules as Evidence-Based Practice for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 45(1), 157–178. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-014-2201-z
- Steinbrenner, J. R., Hume, K., Odom, S. L., Morin, K. L., Nowell, S. W., Tomaszewski, B., Szendrey, S., McIntyre, N. S., Yücesoy-Özkan, S., & Savage, M. N. (2020). Evidence-based practices for children, youth, and young adults with autism. FPG Child Development Institute, University of North Carolina. https://ncaep.fpg.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/EBP-Report-2020.pdf
What is included
A 2-page printable A4 PDF, including a practitioner notes page with the research basis (version 1.0).
Originality
Original Practitioner Plus content: wording, activity structure, layout and icons were created for this resource. No third-party worksheets, illustrations or text were reproduced. Written for Practitioner Plus from the sources in the research basis.
