Speech Production

Speech Production refers to how sounds of a language are produced. Your child may benefit from speech therapy if they are:

• Having trouble pronouncing certain sounds or words
• Hard for others to understand
• Not able to imitate sounds or words
• Pronouncing the same word in many different ways
• Leaving sounds out of words
• Using one sound in place of others (such as “wabbit” for “rabbit” or “thope” for “soap”)

Speech sounds usually develop very early in life — from cooing to babbling to first words and beyond. Most children can say almost all speech sounds by age 4, although some sounds (such as r, l, or s) might still be developing.

If a child is having trouble saying sounds expected for their age, they have what is called a speech sound disorder. A speech-language pathologist (SLP) specializing in pediatric speech and language disorders is the best professional to answer your questions.

What We Provide

• One-on-one therapy sessions focused on your child’s goals
• Evidence-based treatment techniques based on your child’s type of speech sound disorder (articulation disorder, phonological disorder, or childhood apraxia of speech)
• Teaching your child where their articulators (teeth, lips, tongue, and jaw) need to go
• Ruling out other factors impacting speech development
• Tips and techniques for home practice

Concerned about your child’s speech production? Book a free consultation or call us at (619) 560-1270.