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Articulation Disorders

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Speech-sound clarity

Clear Sounds, Happy Chatter

Swapping “w” for “r”, dropping endings, or lisping past age five can frustrate children who know exactly what they want to say. Our articulation program retrains tricky sounds one playful level at a time — from silly syllables to playground sentences.

Mirror play, mouth-cue cards, and listening games show your child where each sound lives, then thousands of fun repetitions make the new sound automatic.

  • Full speech-sound inventory and error-pattern analysis
  • Mouth-cue pictures and mirror practice
  • Carryover missions for school and home

What's included

Inside the Program

1

Sound Mapping

We test every consonant and vowel to find exactly which sounds need work — and in which order.

2

Sound School

Touch cues, animal friends (“snake sound ssss”), and mirror games teach correct placement fast.

3

Word Adventures

Minimal-pair card games (rock vs. lock) train the ear and the mouth at the same time.

4

Conversation Carryover

Secret missions and sticker charts move new sounds from drills into everyday talking.

Good to know

Articulation FAQs

Which sound errors are normal at which age?+

“R” and “th” often mature by age six or seven, while “k”, “g” and “s” blends should be clear much earlier. Our evaluation compares your child to age norms — no guesswork.

Will speech drills bore my child?+

Not here. Repetitions hide inside board games, treasure hunts, and cooking activities — most children ask to play “the sound game” again.

How often should we practice at home?+

Five focused minutes a day beats an hour once a week. We send one tiny activity after each session, with a video demo.

Can articulation issues affect reading?+

Sometimes — unclear sounds can muddy phonics. We screen early literacy skills and loop in reading support when needed.

Related programs: Fluency Disorders  •  Therapeutic Listening  •  Speech Evaluations

Hear the Difference

A short sound check shows exactly which sounds need support — and gives you games to start this week.