Verb Network Strengthening Treatment (VNest) is a therapy approach focused on improving sentence production by targeting verbs and their associated nouns. This method leverages the central role of verbs in sentence structure to stimulate sentence generation and comprehension.

Start with a verb, such as “write.” Then, generate sentences by asking questions like “Who writes?” and “What do they write?” Try to form full sentences, and if necessary, use images or examples to prompt ideas. Encourage practice with different verbs to build a wide range of sentence constructions.

Look for these indicators of improvement:

• Increased ability to name objects and actions
• Better sentence production
• More complete utterances in conversation
• Less frustration when trying to express yourself
• Family members noticing improved communication