“Kids can’t work on R until they’re older.” I hear this a lot. But the research tells a different story, and it’s worth knowing what
“Kids can’t work on R until they’re older.” I hear this a lot. But the research tells a different story, and it’s worth knowing what
Check here for the most recent updates on the 5th annual Rock the R Week taking place Monday August 25th – Friday August 29th.
If you’re a speech-language pathologist who’s worked on the elusive /ɹ/ sound, you know it’s rarely a quick fix. Progress doesn’t come from repetition alone—it
If you treat the R sound in speech therapy, you know how tricky it can be to keep students engaged and motivated during what can
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
Here is a recap of the first-ever “12 Days of R-Mas” event over on my Instagram page. I wanted to bring you tips and EBP
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
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!
