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Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences

FOURC Model

The FOURC model outlines a collaborative process for working with clients to identify and pursue self-identified goals, coordinate interventions, and achieve real life outcomes.

Four Steps

  • Choose Communication Goal
  • Create Client
  • Collaborate on a Plan
  • Complete and Continue

Four Prongs

  • Skills and Abilities
  • Intentional Strategies
  • Environmental Supports
  • Motivation and Confidence

References:

Haley KL, de Riesthal M, Barry J, & Cunningham K.  (2019). Setting goals for communicative life participation in aphasia. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 28 (1), 1-13.

Cunningham K & Haley KL. (2018, November). Take back the wheel: a case study on integrated intervention for severe aphasia. Poster presented at: American Speech-Language Hearing Association Annual Convention. Boston, MA.

Haley KL, Benitez C, Dwyer T, & Cunningham K. (2018, May). Aphasia intervention goals used by practicing speech-language pathologists. Paper presented at: Clinical Aphasiology Conference. Austin, TX.

Haley KL, & Cunningham K. (2017, November). Aphasia Therapy by the Bootstraps: Harnessing Client-Driven Goals for Functional Intervention. Seminar presented at: American Speech-Language Hearing Association Annual Convention. Los Angeles, CA.

Haley KL, Richardson J, & Jacks A. (2017, March). Preparing for clinical excellence: A practical framework to guide the journey. Poster presented at: Aphasia Access Leadership Summit. Orlando, FL.

Haley KL, Richardson J, Jacks A, & de Riesthal M. (2015, November). Setting goals for communicative life participation in aphasia. Seminar presented at: American Speech-Language Hearing Association Annual Convention. Denver, CO.