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
Everybody knows R therapy can be really disheartening. There’s a reason it’s widely referred to as, “That Darn R.” Let’s face it, our R kids
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!
