Which language therapy is similar to modeling?

Modeling in language therapy involves demonstrating appropriate language use, which the client then imitates. This technique is effective in helping individuals learn new vocabulary, sentence structures, and conversational skills by observing and replicating the language used by someone else.

Conversational continuation closely aligns with modeling because it encourages the therapist to initiate a dialogue and then model appropriate responses or expansions within the conversation. As the client listens and engages, they learn to pick up on these structures and improve their own conversational abilities by mimicking the responses and flow demonstrated.

Role-playing, storytelling techniques, and game-based learning, while beneficial methodologies in a speech therapy setting, do not focus primarily on the imitation aspect inherent in modeling. Role-playing allows clients to practice language in simulated social situations, but it does not emphasize the direct imitation of language forms. Storytelling techniques involve narrative structure and comprehension, showcasing language in a context, rather than modeling specific responses. Game-based learning employs various interactive activities to teach language concepts but doesn't center on the direct modeling of responses as seen in conversational continuation.