Does your child say, “wake” for “lake?” Have you heard your student shout “wook!” instead of “look!” If you’re hearing these errors you might be concerned with the /l/ sound. Many children have difficulty making the /l/ sound and will omit it from a word or substitute a different sound like /w/ or /y/. Luckily, there are a variety of speech-therapy techniques that you can use at home to tackle this tricky sound.
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Stuck for new articulation therapy ideas? Whether you’re working at the sound or sentence level, everyone can benefit from some fresh ideas. In honor of the first day of spring coming this week, here are some fun ways to incorporate them into speech therapy activities. This is a great time to buy colorful materials, like eggs or colorful grass. Try to avoid the sweet treats, though they look tempting and have cute shapes (Peeps, Eggs). Making and using some of these activities with plastic materials will make them last until next spring and promote healthy habits.
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Sometimes, even the most verbally hesitant child will launch into his favorite song without a second thought. Music truly is a universal language, whether you’re singing “Old MacDonald Had a Farm” or picking out some elegant harp arrangements for your walk down the aisle. And because music is so highly portable, it makes an excellent tool for speech therapy sessions on the road or wherever your summer vacation takes you. Sing favorite nursery rhymes with your child on car trips. As well, check out some of our recommended singing apps for your iPad or iPhone.
