What does the Cycles approach primarily focus on?

The Cycles approach primarily focuses on targeting phonological pattern errors in speech-language therapy. This method is especially effective for children with phonological disorders, where specific patterns of sound errors occur consistently. The approach involves systematically addressing these patterns over repeated cycles of intervention, allowing for more natural acquisition of phonological knowledge.

By emphasizing phonological errors, the Cycles approach helps children generalize their learning across different sounds and contexts rather than just focusing on individual sounds. This is particularly beneficial for young children who may not yet be able to articulate all phonemes correctly, as it fosters overall phonological development rather than isolating specific sounds.