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Gliding Under the Ocean

August 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This is an easy-to-use articulation activity targeting glide sounds (r, l, w) for both literate and pre-literate populations with a late summer/ocean theme.
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Tutorial: Using Visual-Acoustic Biofeedback for Speech Sound Training (2023)

April 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
There are many methods for promoting speech sound acquisition and generalization of skills in students. This article looks at the use of VAB, which utilizes an acoustic representation of the speech sound, such as a linear predictive coding (LPC) spectrum or spectrogram.  As we all know, American English rhotics are among the most frequently misarticulated […]
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Techniques for Achieving the /R/ Sound

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The /r/ sound is notoriously considered to be one of the most difficult phonemes in the English language to articulate. This is a resource for therapists, parents, and caregivers who are looking for ideas to help their children achieve /r/ production—specifically in the initial position of single syllable words.
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Find The Word Picture Scene (Teletherapy Friendly)

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This fun activity helps to keep the child engaged when practicing speech sounds. Pointing to and naming pictures in this scene is also a great way to work on vocabulary. Includes /s/, /l/, and /r/ sounds.
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Find the Hidden /R/ Activity

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This seek-and-find articulation activity targets /r/ in all positions of words and can be used in structured speech therapy sessions or for daily practice carryover at home with parents and caregivers.
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Books to Practice Speech Sounds

December 23, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout provides book recommendations to help children practice specific sounds, including /b/, /ch/, /g/, /r/, /d/, /f/, /k/, /s/, and vowel sounds.
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