Top 10 Secret Progressive Tools To Get Your Child To Speak

Description

This e-book provides the top 10 most progressive tools to help your child start talking quickly and effectively. It includes detailed descriptions of each tool, their purpose, and step-by-step instructions on how to use them. With a strong focus on oral motor placement, the book explains why strengthening and coordinating the muscles used for speech is essential for clear communication.

These carefully selected tools are designed to encourage word imitation, improve phonics skills, and accelerate progress in speech development. Each tool is linked for easy purchase, and discount codes will be available soon. Perfect for parents and professionals looking for research-backed, results-driven strategies to help children communicate with confidence.

What is oral motor placement?

Oral motor placement” refers to the precise positioning of the lips, tongue, and jaw within the mouth, which is crucial for producing clear and distinct speech sounds; essentially, it’s the coordinated movement of the oral muscles needed to articulate different phonemes correctly, making it a fundamental aspect of speech development.

Why it’s important for speech development:

• Articulation:
  Proper placement of the tongue and lips against the teeth and palate allows for accurate articulation of speech sounds, ensuring clear pronunciation.
• Speech clarity:
  When the oral muscles are positioned correctly, it results in clear and understandable speech.
• Sound discrimination:
  Precise placement helps differentiate between similar sounds, like “t” and “d”.
• Developmental foundation:
  Oral motor skills are foundational for speech development, starting from infancy with sucking and chewing motions.

Key aspects of oral motor placement:

• Tongue placement: Where the tongue is positioned in the mouth to produce different sounds.
• Lip closure: The ability to seal the lips for certain sounds like “m” and “b”.
• Jaw movement: Proper jaw positioning to control the articulation of sounds.

When might oral motor placement be a concern?

• Speech disorders: Individuals with articulation difficulties often have issues with oral motor placement.
• Developmental delays: Children with delayed motor development may have challenges with oral motor coordination.
• Structural abnormalities: Certain anatomical variations in the mouth can affect oral placement.

What can be done to address oral motor placement issues?

• Oral motor therapy: Speech-language pathologists can provide targeted exercises to improve muscle strength, coordination, and placement of the oral muscles.
• Articulation drills: Practicing specific sounds with emphasis on proper tongue and lip placement.
• Sensory input: Using different textures and tastes to stimulate oral awareness.