Articulation Disorders
Targeted therapy for speech sound errors — helping children and adults speak more clearly and confidently.
What Are Articulation Disorders?
Articulation disorders occur when a person has difficulty producing speech sounds correctly. This can result in speech that is unclear, hard to understand, or sounds different from peers. While some sound errors are a normal part of development, others persist beyond the expected age and benefit from therapy.
Types of Articulation Errors
Substitutions
Replacing one sound with another (e.g., "wabbit" for "rabbit" or "thun" for "sun").
Omissions/Deletions
Leaving out a sound entirely (e.g., "cu" for "cup" or "nana" for "banana").
Distortions
Producing a sound in an unfamiliar way — such as a lateral lisp where air escapes over the sides of the tongue.
Additions
Adding an extra sound to a word (e.g., "buhlue" for "blue").
Common Sound Errors We Treat
Our Treatment Approach
Articulation therapy follows a systematic progression: we start by teaching the correct sound in isolation, then in syllables, words, sentences, and finally in conversation. For children, therapy is play-based and engaging. For adults, sessions focus on functional practice relevant to daily communication.
When articulation errors have a motor component, we may incorporate PROMPT therapy or oral placement techniques for more effective results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Concerned About Speech Clarity?
Schedule a free consultation to discuss your child's speech sounds or your own articulation goals.