The application of the maximal opposition therapy approach to an Arabic-speaking child

The aim of this study is to examine the efficacy and applicability of the maximal opposition approach to treatment of an Arabic-speaking child with a phonological disorder. A 4:2 year old Jordanian boy, born and raised in Kuwait, received phonological therapy using a maximal opposition approach with major-class distinctions, using a single-case experimental design. The child's speech production accuracy improved. Success with this one child suggests phonological contrast therapy-specifically a maximal opposition approach-could be used to treat other Arabic-speaking children who present with phonological disorders. More research is required before the most appropriate technique and treatment frequency for Arabic speaking children can be determined.