Speech delay and articulation problems in children
When your child has trouble producing sounds, or people outside the home can't understand them, an early evaluation makes a difference.
What is a speech delay?
Speech is how we produce the sounds that make up words. A speech delay or articulation problem means a child says sounds incorrectly, leaves them out, or swaps them for others past the age when most children have mastered them. It is one of the most common reasons children come to therapy. As a general guide, by age 3 familiar people should understand most of what a child says, and by age 4, most people should.
How we treat it
We start with a full evaluation: parent interview, standardized testing, informal assessment, and play-based interaction. From there we design an individual plan for your child, with sessions focused on practicing the sounds they struggle with in a fun, repetitive way. Family is part of the process: when possible, we invite you to observe sessions and give you simple exercises to practice at home.
General information for guidance only. It does not replace a professional evaluation.