Phonological Component Analysis (PCA) is a therapy designed to improve word retrieval by focusing on the phonological properties of words. It is similar to SFA but emphasizes sounds, syllables, and rhyming patterns instead of semantic features. This approach helps individuals who have difficulty retrieving words due to phonological processing challenges.
Start with a word or picture. Try to identify the word’s first sound, break it into syllables, or come up with rhyming words. For example, if the word is “cat,” you might identify the first sound /k/, note it has one syllable, and list rhyming words like “hat” or “bat.” Repeat with other words to build consistency.