How to support your child's pronounciation
by on 19-10-2021 in Parenting Aid
Courtesy Carianne Vermeulen Speech Therapist
What is articulation? Articulation (i.e. pronunciation) is a child’s ability to physically move the tongue, lips, teeth and jaw to produce sequences of speech sounds, which make up words and sentences.
Why is articulation important? Accurate articulatory skills are important to be able to produce sounds, words and sentences which are clear and can be easily understood and interpreted by others. This allows a child to express basic needs and wants, right through to being able to engage in complex conversations. Depending on the nature and the extent of the child’s difficulties, unclear speech can impact significantly on how well he/she can interact with adults and their peers and can affect the development of their language and social skills. A child who is having difficulties being understood can become frustrated and angry which may lead to behavioural issues. Articulation is also important in the development of their literacy skills, such as reading and spelling out of words.
What are the building blocks necessary to develop articulation?
What can be done to improve my child’s articulation?
What activities can help improve my child’s articulation skills?
When to seek help? If your child has difficulties with articulation which persist, it is recommended that you consult a Speech Therapist.
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