Articulation

Discover how the Lively Letters multisensory reading program builds sound-symbol awareness, articulation, and confidence for students with speech and language challenges.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s here, and it’s reshaping how we deliver speech and language services. From real-time data collection to virtual articulation tools, AI offers both exciting opportunities and new challenges for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs). In this post, we explore…

Speech articulation development is a crucial aspect of a child’s growth, encompassing how they learn to produce clear and understandable speech. This process involves the coordination of lips, tongue, teeth, palate, and respiratory system to form sounds, syllables, and words. Let’s delve into the stages…

Welcome to our deep dive into the world of speech articulation, specifically focusing on the /s/ blends. These blends are not just crucial for clear communication but also form a foundational aspect of language development. Whether you’re a speech therapist, a parent guiding your child,…

Speech and language disorders are common childhood disabilities that affect children’s ability to communicate effectively. Therefore, it is crucial to understand how to support students with speech and language disorders in the classroom. A supportive classroom environment, along with appropriate teaching strategies and interventions, can…

Language is a significant part of our life and shapes the way we interact with the world. Which is why speech and language disorders can significantly impact a child’s ability to connect with their peers and their learning. Speech and language disorders are considered common…

 I just finished reading the Compound Effect by Darren Hardy. This equation is at the beginning of the book and sums up the philosophy: Small, smart choices + Consistency + Time = Radical difference The little decisions you make and habits you have amass into life-altering…

Articulation therapy in the schools may look very different than in a clinical setting. Although just part of the caseload, people think of it when people think of a speech therapist. Articulation is the making of the sounds of speech. The production of speech sounds…

It is progress report time which has meant that I have administered an articulation test to all my speech students. I am consistently amazed at how well they do each quarter with many of them reaching their yearly goal within the quarter. How is this…

One of my favorite things to do in the summer is read on the beach.  When that reading transforms my thinking or my practice of teaching I feel doubly gifted. Edrenaline Rush by John Meehan is one such book. This may end up being a series as…