SPEECH THERAPY (ARTICULATION THERAPY)

Articulation refers to speech sound production. Sounds that are misarticulated call attention to how the speaker sounds rather than to what he/she is discussing. Misarticulations can include one or more of the following:

• Substitutions: when a different sound is produced instead of the correct sound
• Omissions: the sound is left out of the word
• Distortions: the sound is produced with improper use of airflow or oral mechanics

Articulation disorders can vary from mild substitutions to multiple sound misarticulations. Young children are frequently enrolled in articulation therapy to improve their communication skills.