Teaching the alphabet to your child? Here’s what you need to know
1. Letter names are not the same as speech sounds In English: writing takes the form of a sound-based, alphabetic code. The letters we use…
Beyond flashcards and gluesticks: what to do if you or your 9-25 year old still has speech sound issues
When most of us think about speech sound disorders, we think of little kids: 3-6 year olds.* But what about older kids and young adults?…
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FAQ: 10 common speech error patterns seen in children of 3-5 years of age – and when you should be concerned
Speech is a wonderfully complex skill, and children need lots of practice to learn how to do it. As with any motor skill, children make…
How to identify and treat young children with both speech and language disorders
As speech pathologists helping children with communication problems, it can be tempting to speak of our “speech therapy kids” and “language therapy kids” as if…
How to treat speech sound problems 1: the Cycles Approach
So we’ve written more than a few articles about speech sound disorders, including common and less common phonological problems. So how do you treat them?…