Articulation Therapy
Specialized techniques to help your child pronounce sounds correctly and speak more clearly.
Helping Your Child Speak Clearly
Articulation disorders involve difficulty producing speech sounds correctly, which can make it hard for others to understand what your child is saying. Common issues include substituting one sound for another (saying "wabbit" for "rabbit"), omitting sounds ("ca" for "cat"), or distorting sounds (a lisp when saying "s" sounds).
At SunRise Speech Therapy, we specialize in making articulation practice fun and engaging through games, activities, and technology that motivates children. Each therapy plan is tailored to your child's specific sound errors, age, and interests.
Our Articulation Therapy Approach
Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation of all speech sounds to identify specific patterns and errors
Sound Awareness
Teaching children to recognize correct vs. incorrect production through listening and visual cues
Sound Production Training
Step-by-step instruction on proper tongue, lip, and jaw positioning for target sounds
Practice & Integration
Structured practice at the word, phrase, sentence, and conversational levels
Generalization
Transferring new skills to everyday communication situations outside therapy sessions
Before & After Examples
Before Therapy
"I see a twuck on the woad"
After Therapy
"I see a truck on the road"
Before Therapy
"The thun is thining"
After Therapy
"The sun is shining"
Before Therapy
"I yike to pay wif my toyth"
After Therapy
"I like to play with my toys"
Speech Sound Development
Children develop speech sounds at different ages. This chart shows when most children typically master certain sounds:
2-3 years
p, b, m, n, h, w
3-4 years
k, g, f, y, t, d
4-5 years
sh, ch, j, l
5-6 years
r, v, th (voiceless), z
6-7 years
s, th (voiced), zh, consonant blends
Note: These are general guidelines. Every child develops at their own pace.
Expected Timeline
The timeline for articulation therapy varies based on several factors:
- Number of sounds:
One or two sounds typically progress faster than multiple sound errors.
- Home practice:
Consistent practice between sessions accelerates progress significantly.
- Session frequency:
Twice weekly sessions often show faster results than once weekly.
- General timeline:
Most children see noticeable improvement within 2-3 months and significant changes within 6 months.
Home Practice: The Key to Success
Consistent practice between sessions is essential for rapid progress. We'll provide you with simple, effective activities that take just 5-10 minutes daily.
Clear Instructions
Detailed guides for each practice activity with visual supports when needed.
Practice Cards
Customized word and picture cards targeting your child's specific sound errors.
Progress Tracking
Simple charts to monitor practice completion and celebrate improvements.