Pediatric Speech Therapy for Articulation Disorder
in Bentonville, AR
Is your child struggling to pronounce words or certain sounds? Do their teachers or family friends say it’s hard to understand what your child is saying? These are signs that your child struggles with articulation or pronouncing sounds and words. This can make it difficult for your child to communicate effectively with others at home or school.
At No Limits Pediatric Therapy, we understand how vital clear speech is for your child’s growth and future success. That’s why we offer speech therapy for children who struggle with articulation. Our speech therapists can empower your child to express themselves clearly and confidently through proven, play-based techniques.
What Is an Articulation Disorder?
Articulation disorders occur when a child has difficulty making specific sounds, resulting in difficult-to-understand speech. Children with an articulation disorder may substitute one sound for another, omit, add unnecessary, or distort sounds when speaking.
While minor mispronunciations are common as your child learns their native language, they can be an articulation disorder if persistent speech-sound errors don’t improve. Speech therapy can help your child master these challenging sounds for easier and more effective communication.
Common Signs of Articulation Disorder
An articulation disorder may have multiple contributing factors, but some of the most common ones include:
- Developmental speech delays
- Hearing loss or impairment
- Auditory processing disorder
- Structural differences (e.g., cleft palate or tongue tie)
- Genetic conditions (e.g., Down syndrome)
Common Signs of Articulation Disorder
Some of the most common signs of an articulation disorder include, but are not limited to:
- Substituting sounds (e.g., “wabbit” for “rabbit”)
- Omitting sounds from words (e.g., “ca” for “car”)
- Adding extra sounds into words (e.g., “puh-lay” instead of “play”)
- Distorting sounds, which can sound like slurring speech or speaking with a lisp
- Others say your child is challenging to understand
- Avoiding speaking due to frustration or embarrassment
- Often being asked to repeat themselves by others
How Speech Therapy Helps Children with Articulation Disorder
At No Limits Pediatric Therapy, we want your child to express their ideas confidently. Our expert speech therapists focus on building awareness of sound production, practicing correct speech patterns, and reinforcing skills through exercises, activities, and real-life scenarios.
Our approach is neurodiversity-affirming, which means we focus on your child’s strengths while helping them overcome difficulties. We aim to help your child become more confident in their communication skills. With our support, your child can unlock clear speech, build stronger social connections, and be assured to speak up for a future with no limits.
Schedule a Free Consultation with Our Experts
Is your child struggling with speech or language skills? Do you want to know if speech therapy can benefit them? Take advantage of our free 15-minute consultation with our expert team!
We’ll discuss your child’s speech challenges, provide guidance, and explore how our personalized approach can make a difference. Call (479) 250-9838 to schedule your consultation today!
