Constraint-induced language therapy is a [direct/indirect] approach.

Constraint-induced language therapy is a [direct/indirect] approach.

• A. Indirect
• B. Direct
• C. Integrated
• D. Hybrid

Answer: (B)

Constraint-induced language therapy focuses on practicing language production directly, by forcing the person to use spoken language and limiting other ways of communicating. This makes it a direct approach, because the therapy’s core activity is explicit language training through intensive practice and immediate feedback, rather than simply changing the environment or relying on alternative communication supports. Indirect methods would involve adapting surroundings or tools without directly training language, which isn’t what CILT emphasizes.

Constraint-induced language therapy focuses on practicing language production directly, by forcing the person to use spoken language and limiting other ways of communicating. This makes it a direct approach, because the therapy’s core activity is explicit language training through intensive practice and immediate feedback, rather than simply changing the environment or relying on alternative communication supports. Indirect methods would involve adapting surroundings or tools without directly training language, which isn’t what CILT emphasizes.