Articulation Therapy for Children | Bendery and Tiraspol

What is articulation therapy?

Articulation therapy is a stage of speech correction in which a child learns to correctly pronounce sounds that are distorted or missing. We work directly with the articulation apparatus — lips, tongue, and voice — through exercises, games, and visual techniques.

Once a sound is produced, it is reinforced in syllables, words, and sentences so that speech becomes natural and clear. Sessions take place in a friendly atmosphere without pressure, which helps children engage quickly and feel safe speaking up.

When articulation therapy is needed

Parents most often notice

hearing

Distorted sounds

Hissing, sibilant, voiced, and voiceless sounds are pronounced incorrectly or replaced with other sounds.

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Articulation

The tongue, lips, or jaw do not work in a coordinated way, and the child struggles to repeat after the speech therapist.

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Communication

Others do not always understand the child; they feel shy speaking or avoid longer phrases.

Stages of working on a sound

check_circle Preparing the articulation apparatus
check_circle Producing the sound through imitation and support techniques
check_circle Automating the sound in syllables, words, and texts
check_circle Differentiating similar sounds (S–Sh, R–L, and others)

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Format of sessions for children

What we aim for

Correct sounds

Clear pronunciation of all sounds within the norm for the child's age.

Confidence

The child takes part in conversations more readily, answers in class, and communicates with peers.

A lasting skill

Sounds do not "disappear" after the course — they are reinforced in everyday speech.

How the course works

1

Assessment

The speech therapist determines which sounds are affected and the child's current stage of correction.

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Producing the sound

Learning the correct pronunciation of each sound through exercises and games.

3

Automation

Reinforcing the sound in words, rhymes, and dialogues — moving toward natural speech.

4

Follow-up

Checking the results and giving recommendations for maintaining the skill at home.

Frequently asked questions

At what age do children start articulation therapy? expand_more

Sound correction usually starts at age 4–5, once the child can repeat articulation exercises. At an earlier age, we prepare the speech apparatus during regular speech therapy sessions.

How long does it take to correct one sound? expand_more

On average, 1–3 months per sound with regular sessions. The timeline depends on the type of disorder, the child's age, and practice at home.

Are home exercises needed? expand_more

Yes, short exercises of 5–10 minutes a day speed up how quickly the sound becomes automatic in everyday speech.

How is articulation therapy different from speech therapy? expand_more

Articulation therapy is a focused block of work on pronunciation. Speech therapy is broader: vocabulary, grammar, and connected speech. These two areas often go together within a single program.

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Articulation Therapy

Work on clear pronunciation, correcting dyslalia, and training the articulation apparatus.

Let's correct pronunciation together

Book a session — our speech therapist will assess your child's speech and suggest the best plan for articulation therapy.

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