What is DTTC's core principle in practice?

• A. Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing with graded cues and modeling to shape accurate speech motor planning, fading cues over time
• B. Intensive phoneme drills with no cues
• C. Only visual cues without auditory models
• D. Neuromuscular strengthening of speech muscles

Answer: (A)

DTTC centers on guiding speech movements through dynamic prompts that combine timing, touch cues, and modeling. The clinician uses graded cues and explicit demonstrations to shape how the child plans and executes each speech movement, and these cues are faded over time as accuracy improves. This approach emphasizes building accurate speech motor planning through real-time feedback and contingent prompting, rather than relying on drills with no cues or on strengthening muscles alone. It also integrates auditory modeling with tactile and timing cues to support the child’s ability to plan and produce correct sequences, rather than focusing solely on visual cues or on neuromuscular effort.