Stimulability Character Cards provided by Adele W.

Miccio 1952-2009

Baby Bear Cheeky Chick

Pantomime rocking a baby Move hand sassily toward cheek

Coughing Cow Dirty Dog

Place hand near top of throat Make digging motion with hands

STIMULABILITY THERAPY CHARACTER CARDS These illustrations are shared on the understanding that they are for the personal use of
Speech-Language Pathologists and Educators. Respecting the wishes of the late Dr Adele Miccio, they are not to be used for any commercial
purpose or for financial gain, and must they must not be uploaded to any web site, or reproduced in newsletters and the like, or published.
Enquiries: Dr Caroline Bowen cbowen@ihug.com.au www.speech-language-therapy.com and Dr Lynn Williams williaml@mail.etsu.edu
 Stimulability Character Cards provided by Adele W. Miccio 1952-2009

Fussy Fish Giant Giraffe

Fussily push hands away from body Move hand upward in stair steps

Goofy Goat Happy Hippo

Roll eyes toward ceiling Laugh and shake shoulders

STIMULABILITY THERAPY CHARACTER CARDS These illustrations are shared on the understanding that they are for the personal use of
Speech-Language Pathologists and Educators. Respecting the wishes of the late Dr Adele Miccio, they are not to be used for any commercial
purpose or for financial gain, and must they must not be uploaded to any web site, or reproduced in newsletters and the like, or published.
Enquiries: Dr Caroline Bowen cbowen@ihug.com.au www.speech-language-therapy.com and Dr Lynn Williams williaml@mail.etsu.edu
 Stimulability Character Cards provided by Adele W. Miccio 1952-2009

Lazy Lion Munchie Mouse

Stretch arms in "L" shape Push lips together and rub tummy

Naughty Newt Putt-Putt Pig

Shake finger in a scolding motion Glide hands in a skating motion

STIMULABILITY THERAPY CHARACTER CARDS These illustrations are shared on the understanding that they are for the personal use of
Speech-Language Pathologists and Educators. Respecting the wishes of the late Dr Adele Miccio, they are not to be used for any commercial
purpose or for financial gain, and must they must not be uploaded to any web site, or reproduced in newsletters and the like, or published.
Enquiries: Dr Caroline Bowen cbowen@ihug.com.au www.speech-language-therapy.com and Dr Lynn Williams williaml@mail.etsu.edu
 Stimulability Character Cards provided by Adele W. Miccio 1952-2009

Rowdy Rooster Shy Sheepy

Rev motorcycle gears Clutch hands together and push down

Silly Snake Talkie Turkey

Move finger up arm Raise a pretend phone receiver to ear

STIMULABILITY THERAPY CHARACTER CARDS These illustrations are shared on the understanding that they are for the personal use of
Speech-Language Pathologists and Educators. Respecting the wishes of the late Dr Adele Miccio, they are not to be used for any commercial
purpose or for financial gain, and must they must not be uploaded to any web site, or reproduced in newsletters and the like, or published.
Enquiries: Dr Caroline Bowen cbowen@ihug.com.au www.speech-language-therapy.com and Dr Lynn Williams williaml@mail.etsu.edu
 Stimulability Character Cards provided by Adele W. Miccio 1952-2009

Thinking Thumb Viney Violet

Thinking Thumb Move arms up as a winding vine

Wriggly Worm Yawning Yo-Yo

Shiver Yawn and move hand to suppress it

STIMULABILITY THERAPY CHARACTER CARDS These illustrations are shared on the understanding that they are for the personal use of
Speech-Language Pathologists and Educators. Respecting the wishes of the late Dr Adele Miccio, they are not to be used for any commercial
purpose or for financial gain, and must they must not be uploaded to any web site, or reproduced in newsletters and the like, or published.
Enquiries: Dr Caroline Bowen cbowen@ihug.com.au www.speech-language-therapy.com and Dr Lynn Williams williaml@mail.etsu.edu
 Stimulability Character Cards provided by Adele W. Miccio 1952-2009

Zippy Zebra
Zip coat

REFERENCES
Miccio, A.W. (2002). Clinical problem solving: Assessment of phonological disorders. American Journal of
Speech-Language Pathology. 11, 221-229.

Miccio, A. W. (2005). A treatment program for enhancing stimulability. In Kamhi, A. G., & Pollock, K.E.,
(Eds.). (2005). Phonological disorders in children: Clinical decision making in assessment and intervention (pp.
163-173). Baltimore, London, Sydney: Paul H Brookes.

Miccio, A. W. (2009). First things first: Stimulability therapy for children with small phonetic repertoires. In C.
Bowen, Children's speech sound disorders. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell, 96-101.

Miccio, A.W, & Elbert, M. (1996). Enhancing stimulability: a treatment program. Journal of Communication
Disorders, 29, 335-352.

Miccio, A. W., Elbert, M., & Forrest, K. (1999). The relationship between stimulability and phonological
acquisition in children with normally developing and disordered phonologies. American Journal of Speech-
Language Pathology, 8, 347-363.

Miccio, A. W, & Williams, A. L. (2010). Stimulability treatment. In A. L. Williams, S. McLeod, & R. J.

McCauley (Eds.), Interventions for speech sound disorders in children. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes.

Powell, T. W., & Miccio, A. W. (1996). Stimulability: A useful clinical tool. Journal of Communication
Disorders, 29, 237-253.

STIMULABILITY THERAPY CHARACTER CARDS These illustrations are shared on the understanding that they are for the personal use of
Speech-Language Pathologists and Educators. Respecting the wishes of the late Dr Adele Miccio, they are not to be used for any commercial
purpose or for financial gain, and must they must not be uploaded to any web site, or reproduced in newsletters and the like, or published.
Enquiries: Dr Caroline Bowen cbowen@ihug.com.au www.speech-language-therapy.com and Dr Lynn Williams williaml@mail.etsu.edu
 Stimulability Character Cards provided by Adele W. Miccio 1952-2009

Baby Bear Happy Hippo Silly Snake

Cheeky Chick Lazy Lion Talkie Turkey
Coughing Cow Munchie Mouse Thinking Thumb
Dirty Dog Naughty Newt Viney Violet
Fussy Fish Putt-Putt Pig Wriggly Worm
Giant Giraffe Rowdy Rooster Yawning Yo-Yo
Goofy Goat Shy Sheepy Zippy Zebra

STIMULABILITY THERAPY CHARACTER CARDS These illustrations are shared on the understanding that they are for the personal use of
Speech-Language Pathologists and Educators. Respecting the wishes of the late Dr Adele Miccio, they are not to be used for any commercial
purpose or for financial gain, and must they must not be uploaded to any web site, or reproduced in newsletters and the like, or published.
Enquiries: Dr Caroline Bowen cbowen@ihug.com.au www.speech-language-therapy.com and Dr Lynn Williams williaml@mail.etsu.edu