Self-rating is a game-changer in speech therapy. If you’re an SLP looking for an effective way to implement the principles of motor learning with your
When it comes to practicing speech sounds, we tend to think in black-and-white—right or wrong. But what if it’s more of a gradient? In my
We all know it can take a session or two (or twenty) before students finally get the “R” sound for the first time. It can
We want every student to be able to self-monitor their speech sound errors, right? In fact, I would argue that it’s an imperative skill for
There is a mountain of research that discusses the benefits of using biofeedback for residual errors such as the R sound. (Check out anything from
At the beginning of every speech therapy relationship with a new “R Kid,” I work on anatomy. Why? Because R is so darn hard! When
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!
