Cued Speech Myths & Facts
Fact: Cued Speech does not require the use of speech or voice to communicate clearly, nor was it developed for the purpose of improving a deaf person’s speech skills. While speech therapists and auditory rehabilitation specialists have employed the use of cueing in therapy sessions as a biofeedback tool, it is considered a secondary benefit of the system. In the 1960s, it was believed that phonemes and speech were interrelated and could not be separated, and this is partly why the system was named “Cued Speech.” Below are articles and materials that will help break the myth about Cued Speech:
A quick overview of Cued Speech.
Using Cued Speech to Maximize the Benefits of Cochlear Implants.
Cued Speech: Myths and Facts.
Cued Speech = Visual Access to Spoken Language.
Cueing with Babies: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
Why Can Susie Q. Read? Her parents learned Cued Speech and gave her the chance to learn English using her eyes.
Cued Speech and Literacy: History, Research, and Background Information.
Cued American English: Why is it important in deaf education?
Tips for Working with Cuers in the Classroom.
