# Open-Ended Articulation — Speech Therapy Game

> Speech therapy app with open-ended questions for articulation practice. (iPhone/iPad app by Erik X. Raj.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-ended-articulation/id704631125 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Erik X. Raj](https://appshunter.io/developer/529529123)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 295 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-09-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-ended-articulation/id704631125/reviews.md

## What is Open?

"Top Pick App" - Smart Apps For Kids

"Erik has created a great app that students will have fun with.  They might not even notice they're working!" - Home Sweet Speech Room

"It's perfect for carry-over of those later developing sounds!" - Busy Bee Speech

Introduction:

Created by Erik X. Raj, M.S., CCC-SLP, Open-Ended Articulation is an interactive app for your iPad, iPad mini, iPhone, and iPod touch that features a collection of over 500 open-ended questions designed for speech-language pathologists to use with individuals who exhibit difficulty producing the following speech sounds: S, Z, R, L, S/R/L Blends, SH, CH, and TH.

Features:

-Tons of content: with just a tap of a finger, children and clinicians can discover over 500 sound specific open-ended questions that are perfect for the speech therapy setting.

-Hear the question: each open-ended question has an exciting narrative audio component to it.

-Hear an answer: each open-ended question has an example audio response that children get a kick out of.

-Child-friendly interface: simple, intuitive, and NO in-app purchases or external links.

Information:

With over 2 hours worth of fun and exciting audio questions and answers, Open-Ended Articulation will trigger a tremendous amount of fantastic conversation in your speech therapy room. It is intended to aid in the remediation of articulation impairments, as well as auditory and language difficulties because clients often need practice in more than one area of communication. 

All of the open-ended questions require the student to use creative thinking. The client should come up with as many different ways to complete the sentence as he/she can. This is the time to encourage your student to think outside the box. Do not stop to evaluate or criticize a response. The purpose of these open-ended questions is to generate a free flowing exchange of suggestions and sentence completions with proper target sound productions. Together, you and your students will have a blast getting those creative thinking juices flowing!

The open-ended question format is a departure from traditional articulation drill work and is effective for students ages 6 and up. Because of this unique format, clients enjoy asking the open-ended choice questions to their friends and classmates outside of the speech therapy room, further practicing their communication skills and thereby facilitating the sometimes difficult stage of carrying over newly-acquired skills. By reviewing the questions with the client, paraprofessionals in the classroom and/or parents at home can reinforce the client’s skills while sharing a fun activity. Practicing communication skills in environments outside the speech therapy setting increases opportunities for generalization of communication skills.   

Use these questions to spice up your speech therapy sessions. The questions are intended to initiate exciting and lively conversations. Every inquiry has the potential to lead almost anywhere. Even a question that appears simple can trigger a unique thought process and complex response.

Regardless of when, where or how these questions are used within the speech therapy session, one thing is certain, children (as well as clinicians) will have a blast finishing these open-ended questions . . . and in the process they will continue to practice the correct pronunciation of their sounds at the spontaneous conversation level. Let your imagination run wild and have fun with this therapy material!

## Key features

- Over 500 open-ended questions
- Sound-specific practice (S, Z, R, L, etc.)
- Audio narrative for each question
- Example audio responses
- Child-friendly interface
- No in-app purchases or external links

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-ended-articulation/id704631125/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Wonderful App!

*2018-05-30, version 2.0*

This is a great App. My middle school students got a kick out of it. I’ve had a hard time finding articulation Apps for older students. This one is a hit!

### 5/5 — A favorite!

*2016-09-29, version 1.1.0*

These are great for carry over!!!The students beg to hear your responses! I tell them after every five we can hear Mr. Raj!!! 
Thanks for a fun app!
-Mandi Panda Speech

## Frequently asked questions about Open

### What speech sounds does Open-Ended Articulation target?

Open-Ended Articulation focuses on the remediation of specific speech sounds including S, Z, R, L, S/R/L Blends, SH, CH, and TH. It aims to help individuals improve their production of these sounds through engaging questions.

### How many questions are included in Open-Ended Articulation?

The app features a collection of over 500 sound-specific open-ended questions. This extensive content provides ample practice opportunities for users.

### What is the learning methodology of Open-Ended Articulation?

This app utilizes an open-ended question format that encourages creative thinking and free-flowing conversation, departing from traditional articulation drills. It aims to generate a tremendous amount of fantastic conversation and facilitate the generalization of communication skills.

### Does Open-Ended Articulation offer progress tracking?

While the app is designed to facilitate practice and conversation, it does not explicitly mention built-in progress tracking features. Its focus is on generating practice opportunities and encouraging creative responses.

### What devices is Open-Ended Articulation compatible with?

Open-Ended Articulation is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It is designed for use on Apple's mobile operating system.

### What is the age rating for Open-Ended Articulation?

The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for children and individuals of various ages who require speech therapy support. It is recommended for students ages 6 and up.

### How often is Open-Ended Articulation updated?

The latest version of Open-Ended Articulation is 2.0, which was last updated on September 20, 2017. Users can check for future updates from the developer.

### Does Open-Ended Articulation have ads?

No, Open-Ended Articulation is ad-free. The app description explicitly states 'NO in-app purchases or external links,' indicating a clean user experience without advertisements.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2.0 — 2017-09-20

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

+ Tweaked, polished and fully updated for iOS 11.

### 1.1.1 — 2016-11-28

• We fixed a few spelling errors.

### 1.1.0 — 2014-01-03

* App has been updated to support iOS 7 and 64-Bit runtime on supported devices.

* A Parallax effect has been added to interface components which can be turned off from device settings app, simply navigate to Settings, General, Accessibility and turn the “Reduce Motion” option On or Off.

### 1.0 — 2013-09-18

No release notes.

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