The STAR (Speech Therapy Action & Results) Map guides SLPs in tailoring therapy to each child’s communication needs. It emphasizes individualized care, flexible session models, and growth-focused dosage—whether through caregiver coaching, co-treats, or intensive bursts.
By aligning support with communicator type (Emerging, Evolving, or Complex), SLPs can deliver the right frequency and intensity to maximize outcomes and generalization.
Emerging Communicators
Need caregivers, teachers, and team members who are trained to contrive learning opportunities all day, every day, across routines and settings.
Evolving Learners
Require SLPs with clinical precision to help keep up with the rapid pace of development and to adjust strategies in real time.
Complex Communication Needs
May benefit from a robust number of expertly executed learning kernels to quickly shape fragile speech production skills that others can then reinforce and generalize.
