FOR CHILDREN
Speech Clarity and Fluency
Understanding Speech Clarity & Fluency
Speech clarity and fluency are key parts of good communication. Speech clarity means how easily others can understand a child’s speech. It focuses on saying sounds correctly. Speech fluency means how smoothly a child speaks, without stuttering or interruptions. Problems with clarity or fluency can make it hard for a child to communicate, impacting their social interactions and school performance
Common Signs of Speech Clarity and Fluency Issues
Identifying speech clarity and fluency issues early can make a significant difference in a child’s development. Common signs include:
- Articulation Disorders: Difficulty pronouncing certain sounds, substituting one sound for another (e.g., saying ‘wabbit’ instead of ‘rabbit’), omitting sounds, or distorting sounds.
- Fluency Disorders: Frequent repetitions of sounds, syllables, or words, prolonged sounds, blocks or pauses in speech, and visible struggle or tension while speaking.
Our Approach to Treatment
Our treatment plans are individualised to meet the unique needs of each child. We believe in a holistic, evidence-based approach that incorporates the latest research and proven techniques.
- Personalised Therapy Plans: Each child receives a tailored therapy plan that focuses on their specific needs and goals. These plans include a combination of articulation exercises, fluency techniques, and language activities to improve overall communication skills.
- Articulation Therapy: To address sound production issues, we use targeted exercises that help children learn to produce sounds correctly. This may involve practising sounds in isolation, then in syllables, words, and sentences.
- Fluency Therapy: For children with stuttering or other fluency disorders, we employ strategies to promote smooth and effortless speech. Techniques such as the Lidcombe Program involve parents in the therapy process, providing them with tools to support their child’s fluency at home.
- Language Activities: Enhancing overall communication skills is crucial. We incorporate engaging language activities that promote vocabulary development, sentence structure, and conversational skills.
Take The First Step
Take the first step towards clearer, more fluent speech for your child.
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