Speech Sound Therapy
Speech sound production is how we make words when we talk — it's how we can tell that 'ball' and 'tall' are different words. When a child struggles to produce sounds correctly, it can affect their confidence, social interactions, and even their reading and writing.
What This Looks Like
A child might have a speech sound disorder due to motor difficulties (like trouble moving the tongue for the /k/ sound) or phonological patterns (like simplifying words, saying "tat" instead of "cat"). Into Words Therapy addresses both:
- Improving production of specific sounds like /k/, /r/, /s/, and blends
- Improving overall speech clarity — how well others understand your child
- Building phonological awareness — how your child perceives and organizes the sounds in words
Speech sound disorders are fairly common in children, and children typically progress well in skilled therapy. Importantly, children with speech sound disorders are at higher risk for challenges in reading and writing, so it's important to address these skills early.
What to Expect in Therapy
- Targeted practice on specific sounds your child is working on
- Play-based activities that make sound practice engaging and fun
- Multisensory techniques that connect what your child hears, sees, and feels
- Home practice activities so you can support progress between sessions
- Monitoring of related reading and writing skills, since speech sound disorders can affect literacy
Signs Your Child Might Benefit from Therapy
Every child is different, but here are some common signs we see:
Armaan's story
He loves to talk, but always says "w" for "r" — so "red" sounds like "wed."
Greg's story
You can usually figure out what he's saying, but as he gets older and has more to say, it's getting harder to understand him, not easier.
Crystal's story
She always forgets to say the last part of words. You thought she'd grow out of it, but now she's in preschool and the other kids say all the sounds.
Emma's story
She has to repeat herself several times to others, and sometimes she still isn't understood. She gets frustrated and sometimes acts silly to avoid having to try again.
Wondering if Your Child Could Benefit?
Schedule a free consultation to discuss your concerns. We'll help you understand whether therapy is the right next step.