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Trilled R Made Easy: A Direct No-Nonsense Approach To Trilled R #e319


Presenter: Ana Paula Mumy, SLPD, CCC-SLP

Learn a systematic method for eliciting, practicing, and refining trilled R.


In this course, participants will differentiate between the alveolar tap R and the voiced alveolar trilled R sound. SLPs will learn a practical and systematic method for eliciting, practicing, and refining trilled R productions, with a focus on Spanish articulation.

Course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs – 1 Contact Hour.

Course Overview – Run Time

Course Overview – Run Time: 1:02:37

1. Alveolar Tap vs. Alveolar Trill

2. Parameters for Talking

3. Drills 1-5

a. Tap R medial and initial position

b. Tap R consonant blends

c. Trilled R initial and medial position

d. Phrases and simple sentences

e. Complex sentences

4. Tap and Trill Summary

"Fantastic approach to learning trilled r, especially beginning with the alveolar tap. I liked everything!"

– M.L., prior course participant

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Content Disclosures

The content of this online CE course does not focus exclusively on any specific proprietary product or service. Presenter financial and non-financial disclosures may be found in the Presenter & Disclosures area.

Course Format

Video PowerPoint presentation with author narration & downloadable handout. Stop and re-start the course at any point. Learners retain access to course content after completion for ongoing reference and review.

Reviews

Comments From Prior Course Participants

"I liked the explicit instruction in steps to produce trilled /r/ including ways to approximate it first. Excellent and relevant information on a difficult sound to produce." K.W. (Dec. 2024)

"I liked discussing the correct production of tapped "r" to facilitate production of the trilled "r". Clear presentation of examples." N.M. (Dec. 2024)

"The course was very clear and direct. I especially liked the steps as to how to teach the trilled /r/ sound." J.C. (Dec. 2024)

"The steps toward competency were helpful. I liked the way the drills were organized." E.S. (Dec. 2024)

"I loved the drilled practice and examples of complexity by consonant or vowel. Very knowledgeable presenter." R.H. (Nov. 2024)

"How to move from a tap to a trill was beneficial to discuss. The course was easy to follow along using handouts." T.B. (Nov. 2024)

"The parameters for tongue movement, airflow, and voicing for Trilled R were beneficial. The speaker was knowledgeable about the subject and easy to understand." S.G. (Nov. 2024)

"I really liked the actual models of the sounds. Easy to follow course." C.P. (Nov. 2024)

"Fantastic approach to learning trilled r, especially beginning with the alveolar tap. I liked everything!" M.L. (Nov. 2024)

"I appreciated the clear rationale and delineation of steps within the approach along with guidance about feedback along the way. Presenter style and materials were both super helpful." A.L. (Nov. 2024)

"I found most beneficial for our daily practice: the practical steps of artic drills to be used with our patients. Presented very clear and methodical. Program was very practical." H.M. (Oct. 2024)

"Using alveolar tap in English to bridge to Spanish tap and trill was beneficial. I liked that the course was self-paced and accessible." A.C. (Sep. 2024)

"Examples and word lists were beneficial. I enjoyed the ease of learning." D.G. (Sep. 2024)

"I liked that the method starts with the tap and getting used to tongue placement. The examples and explanations were clear." B.M. (Sep. 2024)

Course Objectives

At course conclusion, participants will be able to:

  1. List the most important talking parameters for the production of trilled R.
  2. Describe why the alveolar tap sound is the foundation for the voiced alveolar trill.
  3. Explain how to elicit production of the trilled R sound using a drill-based and systematic method of elicitation, practice, and refinement.

Presenter & Disclosures

Ana Paula G. Mumy, SLPD, CCC-SLP

Ana Paula G. Mumy, SLPD, CCC-SLP, is a trilingual speech-language pathologist and a clinical assistant professor in the field of speech-language pathology. She has extensive experience working with individuals with communication disorders, particularly bilingual children. She has authored numerous courses, webinars, articles as well as intervention materials and guides for diverse populations. Her specialized interests include articulation disorders, stuttering, language-literacy, and bilingualism.  Ana Paula is the author of  GROW! ¡CREZCA! Language Building Storybooks.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial — Ana Paula Mumy is a presenter of online CE courses sponsored by Northern Speech Services; receives royalties.

Financial — Ana Paula Mumy is the author of treatment materials, including the GROW! ¡CREZCA! Language Building Storybooks, published by Northern Speech Services; receives royalties.

Nonfinancial — Ana Paula Mumy has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclosure.

Intended Audience / Accreditation

Intended Audience/Accreditation
asha ce approved provider

This program is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level; Professional Area).

Intended Audience

  • Speech-Language Pathologists

ASHA CEUs: NSS online courses are registered with ASHA and are offered for ASHA CEUs. The number of ASHA CEUs is noted above. Note that 0.1 ASHA CEU = 1 contact hour = equals 1 CEE.

ASHA CE Registry: During the enrollment process, if you select to receive ASHA credit for this course and if you provide your ASHA number, NSS will automatically submit your CEU information to the ASHA CE Registry after successful course completion (80% on post test). This submission happens once per month, during the first week of the month. For example, if you complete your course on November 7th, NSS will submit all November online course CEUs to ASHA during the first week of December. When ASHA inputs the information into their database, they will mark the course as completed on the last day of the month in which it was completed, so November 30th using this example. The certificate of completion available for you to print immediately, however, will reflect the actual completion date, November 7th in this example. Due to ASHA processing procedures please allow 2-3 weeks, from the submission date, for the course to appear on your ASHA transcript.

ASHA CEUs: Attendees must meet at least one of the following conditions in order to be eligible to earn ASHA CEUs:

  • Current ASHA Member.
  • ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) Holder.
  • Licensed by a state or provincial regulatory agency to practice speech-language pathology (SLP) or audiology.
  • Credentialed by a state regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology.
  • Credentialed by a national regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology.
  • Engaged in a Clinical Fellowship under the supervision of an individual with their ASHA CCC.
  • Currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral program in SLP or audiology.

If an attendee is not an ASHA member or CCC holder but meets any of the above criteria, they may inform the ASHA CE Registry of their eligibility by visiting this site.

Licensing Boards: Most state licensing boards DO accept CEUs earned online (usually classified as home-study credits). Some state boards do, however, place a limit to the number of credits that can be earned via home study/online courses. For the most current information, we suggest that you contact your licensing board or agency to verify acceptance policies and/or any credit limits related to home-study courses prior to registering for this course.

Additional accrediting agencies by which Northern Speech is an approved CE provider:

  • California: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the California Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Board. Provider #PDP4. Online CEU limits may apply; please contact SLPAHADB for current online CEU acceptance policies.
  • Iowa: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Iowa Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology Examiners. Provider #169.
  • Kansas: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Provider #LTS-S0005.
  • Florida: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Florida Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board. Provider #SPA-026.
  • New Jersey: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the New Jersey Department of Education. Provider #1654.

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ASHA CE Registry Submission:

During the enrollment process, if you select to receive ASHA credit for this course and if you provide your ASHA number, NSS will automatically submit your CEU information to the ASHA CE Registry after successful course completion (80% on post test). This submission happens once per month, during the first week of the month. For example, if you complete your course on November 7th, NSS will submit all November online course CEUs to ASHA during the first week of December. When ASHA inputs the information into their database, they will mark the course as completed on the last day of the month in which it was completed, so November 30th using this example. The certificate of completion available for you to print immediately, however, will reflect the actual completion date, November 7th in this example. Due to ASHA processing procedures please allow 2-3 weeks, from the submission date, for the course to appear on your ASHA transcript.

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NSS is an ASHA CE Provider and most state licensing boards DO accept ASHA CEUs earned online (usually classified as home-study credits). Some boards do, however, place a limit to the number of CEUs that can be earned via home study/online courses. For the most current information, we suggest that you contact your licensing board or agency to verify acceptance policies and/or any CEU limits related to home-study courses prior to enrolling in an online course.

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