Which cueing type is used when the device generates the initial sound of a word?

Which cueing type is used when the device generates the initial sound of a word?

• A. Phonemic cueing
• B. Tactile cueing
• C. Semantic cueing
• D. Visual cueing

Answer: (A)

Phonemic cueing is used when the device provides the initial sound of a word. This type cueing targets the actual sounds of speech to prime production, so the user can start with the first phoneme and finish saying the word. For example, if the target word is “ball,” the device might provide the initial /b/ sound to cue retrieval and articulation. Visual cueing would rely on pictures or letters, semantic cueing on meaning or related concepts, and tactile cueing on touch prompts. The initial-sound cueing specifically supports starting at the phoneme level, which is why it fits this scenario.

Phonemic cueing is used when the device provides the initial sound of a word. This type cueing targets the actual sounds of speech to prime production, so the user can start with the first phoneme and finish saying the word. For example, if the target word is “ball,” the device might provide the initial /b/ sound to cue retrieval and articulation. Visual cueing would rely on pictures or letters, semantic cueing on meaning or related concepts, and tactile cueing on touch prompts. The initial-sound cueing specifically supports starting at the phoneme level, which is why it fits this scenario.