What is Misarticulation Therapy & How does it Work?
Articulation refers to any speech disorder which can be defined by distortion, substitution, omission, or any addition of phonemes. Sometimes children find it difficult to utter certain sounds. He or she may alter certain sounds due to the course of their speech. In most of the cases, the children outgrow these issues with the advancement of time. But, if it persists for a longer time, then it can be an articulation problem. There are many reasons working behind articulation problem in children such as weak muscles, less control over the tongue, problems in respiratory system or any kind of speech immaturity. Sometimes adults also suffer from articulation due to hearing loss, brain injury, dyslexia, intellectual disability etc.
Articulation disorder involves some major issues that can lead to some phonemes, known as “misarticulation”. The most common misarticulations (related to sound) include additions, omissions, distortions, substitutions, etc. Misarticulation therapy has been designed to make coordination between articulators like lips, cheeks, jaw, palate, and tongue.
A Final Takeaway
It is obvious that you should consult a doctor(Speech Therapist) if misarticulation issues of your child persist even after crossing eight years. Along with misarticulation therapy, parents can try these tricks to help their children overcome articulation issues:
- Use clear and easy speech that your children can easily follow
- Repeat what your child is saying correctly
- Never repeat incorrect words said by your child
- Always inspire your child to talk, to interact with others