Speech Therapy

Articulation therapy involves focusing on individual speech sound errors. Therapy examines and treats the client’s oral motor capabilities (placement, strength, range of motion of the articulators (tongue, lips, teeth, etc.) as well as the nasopharyngeal and respiratory support systems. Developmental norms for consonant acquisition, the child’s stimulability, and the impact on overall intelligibility is considered when establishing goals. Example:  “thumb” ➜ “fum”

Phonological therapy involves predictable, ruled based errors or substitution patterns in speech. Children can exhibit multiple phonological processes. Developmental norms, the child’s stimulability, and the impact on overall intelligibility is considered when establishing goals. Example:  Final consonant deletion  “toast” ➜ “toas”

Motor speech therapy focuses on improving the coordination and strength of the muscles used for speech. It helps children who have difficulties planning, programming, or executing the movements needed for clear and effective communication. Through personalized exercises and techniques, motor speech therapy aims to enhance articulation, speech clarity, and overall verbal expression, allowing children to communicate more confidently and independently.