Cued Speech Learning Materials

Getting Started | Developing Proficiency | Teaching Others

Getting Started

Beginning Cued Speech includes thorough instructions on how to cue, word lists, and other practice materials. The booklet is available in two formats: one uses IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) symbols to represent each phoneme (speech sound), and the other uses common English spellings (more appropriate for a general audience who may not be familiar with IPA).

Participants at our Weekend Workshops receive this workbook during the workshop. A version of the workbook is also available online (Art of Cueing), with accompanying video. The online version is free of charge (for individuals learning to cue, not for classroom use).

Beginning Cued Speech is an affordable alternative for individuals looking for a print-based book and is also an option for instructors in need of "textbooks" for their classes (check out our bulk discounts for sets of 10 and sets of 50). Click here for details and purchasing information.

Developing Proficiency

Learning to cue is a lot like learning to type. After mastering the basic rules, practice is required to develop proficiency. Check out these websites for some (free!) ideas to keep in mind while practicing:

• Guidelines on the Mechanics of Cueing (NCSA, 1994)
• Gaining Cued Speech Proficiency: A Manual for Parents, Teachers, and Clinicians (Beaupre, 1984, 1997)

Teaching Others

Cued Speech Materials - these materials are to be used only by certified Instructors of Cued Speech and others who are qualified to teach Cued Speech