"I appreciated the word retrieval strategies and IEP goals. I liked the examples of strategies to use during sessions." L.K. (Apr. 2025)
"Strategies to use in therapy or when collaborating with teachers were beneficial. Flow charts were helpful." H.R. (Mar. 2025)
"The intervention ideas with examples were extraordinarily helpful. I liked all of the information. It was so helpful and I know I will be able to incorporate this with my students." A.Z. (Mar. 2025)
"The specific examples of retrieval strategies were helpful." E.G. (Mar. 2025)
"The course was excellent. Diagnosis and associated error pattern treatment strategies, as well as the goals and benchmarks were beneficial." E.S. (Feb. 2025)
"Word retrieval strategies based on the Word Retrieval Errors were beneficial. Also, ideas of Dual Instruction were helpful in thinking about imbedding word retrieval strategies into the vocabulary learning units. I liked the frequent verbal review of the therapy strategies and examples using different vocabulary words." S.D. (Feb. 2025)
"Retrieval strategy instruction was helpful. I enjoyed the video and audio samples." J.G. (Dec. 2024)
"Identification and treatment of specific word retrieval issues was beneficial. The course was comprehensive - examples were very helpful as well as videos." N.N. (Dec. 2024)
"Strategies for error patterns 2 and 3 were helpful. I liked the step-by-step nature of the information." C.L. (Dec. 2024)
"I liked the organization of error patterns and retrieval strategies. Breakdown of word retrieval components." N.H. (Nov. 2024)
"The word retrieval strategies were helpful, and I liked the way the information was broken down into sections." R.A. (Nov. 2024)
"It was helpful to discuss how word retrieval errors can make it difficult for therapists to determine if it is word finding errors or articulation errors. I liked how the information was broken into different segments with tasks to complete in each segment." H.W. (Oct. 2024)
"Beneficial dual focus approach with classroom teacher and how to choose vocabulary lists. Paired well with Dual Focus Approach book. Information was explained very well." J.F. (Sep. 2024)
"I liked the strategies to apply for different word-finding errors. The course was comprehensive." L.S. (Sep. 2024)
"Strategies that were specific to the type of word-finding errors were helpful. Lots of examples." L.W. (Aug. 2024)
"Different stages of retrieval disruptions was beneficial to discuss. Explicit instruction, examples." P.F. (Aug. 2024)
"Retrieval strategies for the three types of word-finding errors were helpful. I liked the videos and examples of how to do strategies." M.G. (Aug. 2024)
"I appreciated the breakdown of error-type symptoms and strategies. The course was thorough." P.H. (Jul. 2024)
"I appreciate the time spent explaining the theoretical basis for different types of word-finding errors. This, in turn, directs the appropriate intervention. Easy to access, handouts were informative." R.S. (Jul. 2024)
"The in-depth discussion on the 4 stages of word-finding access was beneficial. I liked the content to be included on annual goals and benchmarks." B.R. (Jun. 2024)
"Determining types of retrieval errors was helpful. I liked the strategies to treat specific word retrieval difficulties." C.M. (Jun. 2024)
"Looking at the errors for differential diagnosis was beneficial." D.H. (May 2024)
"All aspects from differential diagnosis, characteristics of three error patterns, and retrieval strategies were beneficial. Dr. German presented the information clearly and with enough repetition to promote understanding of the content." C.C. (Apr. 2024)
"Discussing how to integrate into the classroom was beneficial- another lens on how to differentiate. I liked being able to pause the course." C.T. (Apr. 2024)
"Appreciated the explicit recommendations for different types of word-finding challenges. Well structured and easy to follow along." J.F. (Mar. 2024)
"Treatments for type 2 and 3 error patterns. I liked the handouts and examples." M.M. (Mar. 2024)
"I enjoyed the intervention strategy worksheet." M.L. (Mar. 2024)
"The TWF-3 model was beneficial to discuss. I liked that the course was self-paced." L.S. (Feb. 2024)
"Defining the intervention to the specific type of word-finding was beneficial. I enjoyed the detailed information for each intervention." C.C. (Feb. 2024)
"Word retrieval compensations matched to specific word retrieval error patterns. Comprehensive course." S.D. (Jan. 2024)
"Learning which word-finding strategies to use for the different types of error patterns was beneficial. I liked that the course focused on the 'hows' of treatment and not just assessment!!" Z.W. (Jan. 2024)
"Differential diagnosis information was beneficial. I liked the treatment ideas." K.L. (Dec. 2023)
"The specific intervention strategies and goal writing/tracking were helpful. I liked the flow of information and being able to utilize strategies right away in my practice." C.R. (Dec. 2023)
"Differential diagnosis was beneficial. Stages of word retrieval and detail on errors." P.M. (Nov. 2023)
"The strategies to facilitate word retrieval were the most helpful. Strategies were explained in great detail for clients of varying ages." M.P. (Nov. 2023)
"Understanding the different areas of disruption during the stages of word finding. Specific strategies to treat various types of errors. I liked the specific strategies by error type." E.A. (Nov. 2023)
"Solid intervention techniques. I liked the treatment strategies for different error types." J.B. (Oct. 2023)
"Learning about the four stages of word-finding and the types of error patterns was beneficial. The speaker was easy to follow and listen to." C.O. (Sep. 2023)
"I really appreciated the in-depth look at therapy strategies to offer to students with WF difficulties." S.S. (Aug. 2023)
"I liked the word-finding strategies, the unit assignments, and case studies." D.V. (Jul. 2023)
"I felt that all the topics and information discussed were beneficial to my daily practice. Retrieval strategy instructions, teaching self-advocacy, and implementing differentiated instruction need to be included in word-finding intervention goals and therapy. This course provided me with beneficial information to help my learners with their WF instruction. I liked the pace of the instructor and the videos." J.L. (Jul. 2023)
"I liked the differential diagnosis of clients with word-finding difficulties and strategies to implement." L.T. (Jun. 2023)
"Identifying and understanding the lexical stages, identifying and defining the word-finding error pattern, and understanding how to identify the student's word-finding error pattern in order to determine the appropriate retrieval strategy instruction to facilitate retrieval. Dr. German was comprehensive and explicit in her instruction. The powerpoint slides and handouts enhanced her instruction and helped with integrating the information." D.A. (Jun. 2023)
"I liked the strategies for intervention. Good videos and examples." P.S. (Jun. 2023)
"Intervention suggestions based on the type of word-finding error were beneficial. I liked that this information can be used right away to help my students." M.J. (May 2023)
"I liked the word retrieval strategies. I can apply this immediately in practice." D.B. (May 2023)
"The case study assignments were beneficial." A.M. (Apr. 2023)
"I liked all of it. This course was easy to follow, good examples." C.J. (Apr. 2023)
"Differentiating the three types of word-finding difficulties and the strategies that help each one was beneficial." M.S. (Mar. 2023)
"Strategies for each error pattern. I liked that course went through strategies, when best to use each one, and what resources you can use to help find the right one for your student." O.I. (Mar. 2023)
"Discussion of error patterns and strategies for each pattern was helpful. I liked the Word Finding model." M.L. (Mar. 2023)
"I liked the direct intervention activities. Understanding the different forms of word finding errors was beneficial." E.S. (Feb. 2023)
"Explained which strategies to use for each type of retrieval error. Good time efficiency." L.G. (Feb. 2023)
"Practical applications and IEP examples. I liked the graphic organizers for use in intervention." S.S. (Dec. 2022)
"Good application to daily practice. Categorizing error patterns for use in intervention was beneficial." M.T. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked the goal writing." K.H. (Dec. 2022)
"Great strategies to help word finding issues at all different stages. I liked the strategies plus learning about the different ERROR patterns." S.H. (Nov. 2022)
"This course encompassed everything I needed in order to assess and treat word-finding difficulties - goals, interventions, vocabulary selection." N.A. (Nov. 2022)
"The list of strategies for each type of word-finding error was extremely beneficial, as were the annual goals and benchmarks. I liked the videos and the explanations of the strategies used with each word finding error." L.S. (Oct. 2022)
"Organized well with strategies that I can use with my students." J.M. (Oct. 2022)
"It is helpful to understand the 4 stages involved in accessing a word, the 3 error patterns that occur with word finding difficulties, and which retrieval strategies are appropriate to use depending on where the error is occurring." A.C. (Sept. 2022)
"Opportunities were given to apply the information to myself. I was then able to determine what my own word finding error patterns were and which retrieval strategies would be most helpful for reducing my word finding difficulties." A.C. (Sept. 2022)
"The goals, benchmarks and slides were good." S.K. (Sept. 2022)
"EXCELLENT graphic examples of the strategies provided!" J.P. (Aug. 2022)
"The visuals were beneficial." H.W. (Aug. 2022)
"The author is cohesive and clearly explained the subject. Liked the explanation of the Lexical Model of word-finding because it provides a theoretical understanding of this process." E.M. (June 2022)
"I liked the specific intervention strategies that were covered, and the various charts provided, a couple of which can be used in therapy." L.M. (June 2022)
"Good word-finding strategies and I liked the case studies." M.P. (May 2022)
"The charts that compared the three areas of difficulty - that was helpful." D.C. (Mar. 2022)
"Using the specific errors to then determine the most effective treatment approach – good use of examples and videos." J.M. (Feb. 2022)
"I liked the retrieval strategies and theoretical distinction between error types. Practical and unique content that is different from other WF courses I've attended." C.G. (Jan. 2022)
"Fascinating theory presented in an understandable schematic!! Once I had this down, I could have "joint attention" to what strategies would be effective for specific word retrieval errors. Brilliant work. I'll be using this a lot in my private practice! Videos/audio files were very helpful to illustrate! However, for me specifically, I really love the theoretical diagram (also helpful that it is located in my TWF-3 and TAWF-2 manuals!). I love having the slides/visual referents and read through them before listening, and this really helped my comprehension." S.M.
