Speech & Language Services
Speech Sound Disorder Services
What is a Speech Sound Disorder?
A Speech Sound Disorder (SSD) refers to the way sounds are produced. A Speech Sound Disorder is comprised of an Articulation or a Phonological Disorder.
What is an Articulation (Articulation Disorder)?
An Articulation Disorder refers to making sounds with the coordination of movements from the jaw, lips, tongue, teeth, palate, and respiration.
Symptoms:
A child is unable to make or form a certain sound correctly
Inability to say a particular sound
What is a Phonology (Phonological Disorder)?
A Phonology Disorder refers to the pattern of words that are put together to make up sounds.
Symptoms:
Inability to make the sounds correctly
Ability to say the sounds but say them in the wrong order
How are Speech Sound Disorders addressed?
Speech and Language services help address age-appropriate skills through a variety of fun and motivating activities.