Help preschoolers with unclear speech get ready to learn to read
For preschoolers with speech sound disorders, we should do both speech sound therapy and phonological awareness training before school starts. Why it matters: Kids with…
Banter Quick Tips: The mirror trick for sounding out words
Some beginners have difficulties breaking or segmenting written and spoken words into separate speech sounds. This can affect their reading and writing. We can help…
Important update: In what order and at what age should my child learn to say his/her consonants? FAQs
1. Great news! When I first wrote about this in 2014, I had to hem and haw. I had to hedge my bets because the…
Parent dilemma: What to do when your child stutters and has speech sound problems – research update
Stuttering can have a big, negative effect on a young child’s life. So, too, can having a speech disorder. Early treatment is important for each. So…
Help your kids say new sounds: a free resource
Some kids can only say a few speech sounds, including many kids with speech sound disorders.* When I work with these kids, one of my…