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“Why is my child so hard to understand?”
“Why is my child so hard to understand?”
“Is it normal that they still say words like ‘wabbit’ for ‘rabbit’?”
“Is it normal that they still say words like ‘wabbit’ for ‘rabbit’?”
“Should they be able to say certain sounds by now?”
“Should they be able to say certain sounds by now?”
If you hear yourself asking these questions, you’re not alone — and articulation therapy can help your child speak more clearly and confidently.
If you hear yourself asking these questions, you’re not alone — and articulation therapy can help your child speak more clearly and confidently.
Common Signs of Speech Sound Difficulties
Common Signs of Speech Sound Difficulties
This may look like:
This may look like:
Hard to understand compared to other children their age
Sound substitutions (e.g., “wabbit” for “rabbit,” “tat” for “cat”)
Leaving off sounds at the beginning or end of words
Distorted sounds like a slushy or whistled /s/
Difficulty with specific sounds such as /r/, /s/, /l/, /th/, or blends
Inconsistent speech errors that change each time they say a word
Frustration when trying to speak or being misunderstood
Ready to Support Your Child’s Speech Clarity?
Clear speech builds confidence. Contact us today to schedule an evaluation or learn how articulation therapy can help your child speak more clearly and be understood by others.
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