First things first, whether we are working on bunched R or retroflex R, we need to familiarize our students (and ourselves!) with the anatomy of
So your student SEEMS to have the proper placement for R… but there’s still a distortion? Tension may be the culprit. No no no… I
Let’s talk about our R toolbox… and I don’t mean your metaphorical toolbox of “tips and tricks” that we use to treat the R sound.
My favorite trick to elicit the R sound in speech therapy when a student doesn’t seem stimulable.
Food can be a fun, motivating (and delicious) way to elicit the R sound in speech therapy. Who doesn’t love snacks, right? Today I’ll share
Why you shouldn’t tell students to smile during speech therapy for the R sound and what cues to use instead.
I’m a pediatric SLP who specializes in the R sound. Fun fact- I actually used to dread the R but after dedicating a lot (like… a lot a lot) of time to researching and troubleshooting… I now love it! So much, in fact, that I currently spend my days treating “R kids” via my private practice and creating R resources and continuing education for SLPs via Speechy Things. I’m so glad you found me! Let’s “Rock the R” together!
