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OPT for /s/ and /z/ | Frontal & Lateral Lisp Treatment Manual .tt-sensi-container{--primary-purple:#6361aa;--text-color:#333;--bg-plain:#f5f5f5;--warning-bg:#fff3cd;--warning-borde r:#ffeeba;--warning-text:#856404;--border-light:#ddd;--hover-bg:#eeecf7;font-family:"Proxima Nova","Poppins",sans-serif;line-height:1.6;color:var(--text-color);background-color:var(--bg-plain);margin:0;padding:0;width:100%;max-width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;} .tt-sensi-container *,.tt-sensi-container *::before,.tt-sensi-container *::after{box-sizing:border-box;} .tt-sensi-content{width:100%;padding:40px 20px;}.tt-sensi-intro{margin-bottom:10px;}.tt-sensi-intro p{margin-bottom:15px;} .tt-sensi-container a{color:var(--primary-purple);text-decoration:underline;}.tt-sensi-container a:hover{opacity:0.75;} .tt-sensi-page-header{border-bottom:3px solid var(--primary-purple);margin-bottom:24px;padding-bottom:15px;} .tt-sensi-page-header h1{color:var(--primary-purple);font-size:2.2em;margin:0;font-weight:700;} .tt-static-item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-light);} .tt-static-header{display:flex;align-items:center;padding:18px 0 18px 18px;border-left:5px solid var(--primary-purple);margin-top:8px;} .tt-static-header h2{color:var(--primary-purple);font-size:1.4em;font-weight:600;margin:0;line-height:1.3;} .tt-static-panel{padding:4px 0 20px 23px;}.tt-static-panel ul{margin:10px 0 0 0;padding-left:20px;}.tt-static-panel li{margin-bottom:9px;} .tt-accordion-item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-light);} .tt-accordion-toggle{all:unset;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:18px 0 18px 18px;border-left:5px solid var(--primary-purple);margin-top:8px;background:transparent;transition:background 0.2s;} .tt-accordion-toggle:hover,.tt-accordion-toggle:focus-visible{background-color:var(--hover-bg);outline:none;} .tt-accordion-toggle h2{color:var(--primary-purple);font-size:1.4em;font-weight:600;margin:0;line-height:1.3;} .tt-chevron{flex-shrink:0;margin-left:16px;width:22px;height:22px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:transform 0.25s ease;color:var(--primary-purple);} .tt-accordion-toggle[aria-expanded="false"] .tt-chevron{transform:rotate(180deg);} .tt-accordion-panel{overflow:hidden;max-height:2000px;transition:max-height 0.3s ease,padding 0.3s ease;padding:4px 0 20px 23px;} .tt-accordion-panel.is-closed{max-height:0;padding:0 0 0 23px;} .tt-accordion-panel ul{margin:10px 0 0 0;padding-left:20px;}.tt-accordion-panel li{margin-bottom:9px;} .tt-sensi-container .product-details-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:10px 0 0 0;} .tt-sensi-container .product-details-table td{padding:12px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-light);vertical-align:top;} .tt-sensi-container .product-details-table td:first-child{font-weight:600;width:38%;color:var(--primary-purple);} .tt-warning{background-color:var(--warning-bg);border:1px solid var(--warning-border);color:var(--warning-text);padding:20px 25px;border-radius:8px;margin-top:30px;font-weight:600;} @media(max-width:768px){.tt-sensi-page-header h1{font-size:1.6em;}.tt-accordion-toggle h2,.tt-static-header h2{font-size:1.2em;}.tt-sensi-container .product-details-table td:first-child{width:45%;}.tt-sensi-content{padding:20px 15px;}} OPT (Oral Placement Therapy) for /s/ and /z/ The OPT for /s/ and /z/ by Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson, MS, CCC-SLP is a focused clinical manual providing a hierarchy-based protocol for treating frontal and lateral lisp patterns. Using oral placement techniques, it guides clinicians from inaccurate articulatory postures to correct, habituated sound production through a systematic, motor-based approach. Pairs well with the TalkTools OPT Program kit and TalkTools OPT courses. Key Benefits Targeted protocol addresses /s/ and /z/ errors using the OPT oral placement hierarchy Covers both frontal and lateral lisp patterns with distinct treatment pathways for each Provides a step-by-step progression from oral placement work to functional speech production Applicable to children and adults with persistent /s/ and /z/ errors across diagnoses Ideal for: Speech-language pathologists treating frontal lisp, lateral lisp, or interdental /s/ and /z/ errors SLPs implementing OPT approaches for articulation goals School-based SLPs with students who have persistent sibilant errors Clinicians working with clients who have not responded to traditional articulation approaches What's Included 1 x OPT for /s/ and /z/ (Paperback) Product Details Author Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson, MS, CCC-SLP Format Paperback Care Instructions Handle with clean, dry hands Store in a dry location away from moisture and direct sunlight Avoid bending the spine; lay flat for long-term storage Warning: This publication is intended as a professional or educational resource. Content should be applied within the scope of the clinician's training and professional license. 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TalkTools OPT courses provide the foundational training."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Does this cover both frontal and lateral lisp?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes — distinct treatment pathways are provided for each error pattern."}}]} Show more