Speech sounds
Lisps, tricky sounds and the oral motor work behind clearer speech, from a clinic led by a speech and language therapist.
What it can look like
- S and Z sounds that come out slushy, or through the teeth
- Sounds that are clear on their own but slip in sentences
- The tongue showing between the teeth when talking
What the clinic looks at
- Where the tongue rests, and how well it is toned
- A stable jaw for speech
- How sounds hold up in everyday talk
Watch
Shush the baby: a calming bedtime speech game
How to play 'shush the baby': a calm bedtime game for children that practises the SH sound, lip rounding and slow breathing.
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