P.R.O.M.P.T. Therapy

What is P.R.O.M.P.T Therapy?

Prompts (for) Restructuring Oral Motor Phonetic Targets

PROMPT Therapy (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets) is a specialized, evidence-based approach to speech therapy that helps children develop clearer, more coordinated speech. It is commonly used to treat Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), motor speech disorders, articulation disorders, and other speech sound difficulties.

Unlike traditional speech therapy, PROMPT uses gentle tactile cues (light touch to the jaw, lips, tongue, and face) to help a child understand and produce the movements needed for speech. These tactile prompts, combined with visual and verbal cues, help the brain learn the motor patterns required for accurate speech production.

How PROMPT Therapy Works

Speech requires hundreds of precise muscle movements every time we talk. For some children, the challenge isn’t knowing what they want to say—it’s coordinating those movements. PROMPT Therapy provides hands-on guidance to help children:

Improve speech motor planning and coordination
Produce speech sounds more accurately
Develop clearer words and sentences
Improve speech intelligibility
Build confidence when communicating

Each therapy session is individualized and progresses as the child develops greater control and consistency.

What Are the Main Goals of P.R.O.M.P.T Therapy?

PROMPT is recognized worldwide as an evidence-based treatment approach for motor speech disorders. By combining tactile prompts with individualized therapy goals and family involvement, therapists can help children make meaningful progress while building the confidence to communicate effectively by building the child’s:

Vocabulary
Grammar
Sentence Structure
Social Skills

Helpful Resources for Parents

blog posts

Explore our collection of articles written by our pediatric therapy experts, covering topics such as speech and language development, feeding therapy, occupational therapy, developmental milestones, communication tips, and practical strategies you can use at home.

resources page

We compiled a list of websites that provide insights, therapy tips, developmental milestones, and evidence-based strategies that help children build confidence, improve communication, and thrive at every stage of development.

ready to get started?

Every child deserves to be heard and understood. If you’re concerned about your child’s speech or communication development, our experienced pediatric speech-language pathologists are here to help. Let’s take the first step toward helping your child communicate with greater confidence.