Articulation

Important Information:

Articulation – What is it?

Articulation in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) refers to the ability to produce speech sounds correctly. It involves the precise movement of the tongue, lips, jaw, and other speech organs to create sounds. When a child has difficulty with articulation, they may struggle to pronounce certain sounds or words correctly.

 Causes of Articulation Disorders

Articulation disorders can be caused by various factors, including motor/neurological issues, structural abnormalities, or sensory/perceptual problems. Treatment is tailored to the individual’s specific needs and may involve different techniques and exercises to improve speech clarity. 

Overview of Speech Sounds Acquisition

Typical Speech Sound Development

on the left ages 2-3, 4 ,5,6 and the letters and sounds on the right 2-3 p,b,m,d,n,h,t,k,g,w,ng,f,y 4 l,j,ch,s,v,sh,z 5 r,zh,th (voiced) 6 th

Strategies and Resources:

Speech Sound Development Milestones

Fraser Health How Children Develop Speech Sounds

Steps to Practice Speech Sounds

  • Steps with gril running up them 1st step Isolation, 2nd step Syllable, 3rd step Word, 4th step Phrase, 5th step Sentences, 6th step conversation

screenshot of littlebee website resources: images of worksheets for sound cues, phonological chart, articulation chart
  • Speech Sound Cues
  • Phonological Processes Chat
  • Process_of_Articulation_Therapy
  • Speech Sound Development Chart
  • Speech Intelligibility Info Graphic
  • Speech Sounds Homework Sheet
  • Articulation Goal Tracker
  • Articulation Therapy Log

Articulation Activities

Apps for Articulation

Cartoon Bee flying with a picture of a hive                  Side view of a face nose to mouth