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April 13, 2026Communication Disorders Quarterly

A Sweet Surprise: Using SUGAR Language Analysis to Develop Intervention Goals

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RORobert E. OwensSPStacey L. Pavelko

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Overview

This tutorial demonstrates the use of SUGAR language analysis to guide intervention goals in children, suggesting effective planning strategies.

Key Points

  • The aim is to guide speech-language pathologists in analyzing children's complex syntax using the SUGAR method.
  • Presented data on elementary-aged children's complex syntax production using SUGAR analysis.
  • Reviewed definitions and examples of coordinate and subordinate clauses.
  • Demonstrated the analysis process through a case study.
  • Data illustrated how elementary-aged children produce complex syntax structures.
  • SUGAR analysis provided insights for identifying intervention targets and tracking progress.

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Owens et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69dc892e3afacbeac03eaff0https://doi.org/10.1177/15257401261438791
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