SPEECH SOUNDS
Speech sounds focus on HOW we say specific sounds and words. This can include the perception, motor/physical production, and planning of each sound we say. All children take time to develop their speech sounds, and mastery of certain sounds may occur at different times. Sometimes children may need more help with specific sounds as they get older.
Information and related resources:
- What is Articulation?
- Types of Articulation Errors – A Simple Guide
- What’s the Difference? Articulation Disorder vs. Phonological Disorder
- Why is “R” So Hard to Say?
- Tonsils and Adenoids
- Tongue-Tie (Ankyloglossia)
- What is Tongue Thrust?
- Mouth Breathing
- The Pacifier Predicament
How to make target sounds:
- Get to Know Your Speech Sounds: Introduction (Part 1)
- Get to Know Your Speech Sounds: Introduction (Part 2)
Words to practice sounds with:
Here are a few websites that provide examples of practice words separated by the different speech sounds. After following the link, click on the sound(s) your student is working on to find words to practice.
Ways to practice sounds:
- Find Books for Speech – This is a great website to find books with your child’s sounds! Books are a wonderful way to work on listening to target sounds, practicing target sounds, and building awareness of target sounds.
- Speech Practice at Home
- Creative Articulation Practice at Home: Fun for the Whole Family!
- Fun Ways to Practice Articulation Skills in the Car
- Encourage Speech Sounds Through Reading
- Flashcard Fun!
- More Flashcard Fun!