Day: July 5, 2025

If your child is having trouble saying certain sounds, you might have heard the term articulation therapy. But what does that really mean? What can you expect from the process? Here’s a simple breakdown to help you understand the basic steps of articulation therapy. 1. Assessment It all starts with an evaluation. A speech-language pathologist (SLP) listens to how your child says individual sounds and words to identify which sounds are delayed or in error, and whether those patterns are age-appropriate or need support. 2. Sound Selection Once the SLP knows which sounds your child struggles with, they’ll decide which to target first. 3. Sound in Isolation Therapy begins at the simplest level—just the sound by itself (like “s”). The

July is a time for sunshine, play, and relaxation—but it’s also a great opportunity to keep your child’s communication skills growing in fun, everyday ways. Here are a few simple strategies to help maintain speech and language progress over the summer months: 1. Talk during daily activities. Whether you’re at the pool, the park, or the grocery store, turn experiences into learning moments. Describe what you see, ask open-ended questions, and encourage your child to do the same. 2. Read together regularly. Choose books that spark your child’s interest and take time to pause, predict, and discuss the story. Ask questions like, “What do you think will happen next?” or “Why did the character do that?” 3. Play with purpose.