For Families — Speech Therapy Blog for Parents | R, Apraxia & Phonological Disorders | CloudSpeech

Why Your Child Might Still Be Stuck on R

R is one of the trickiest speech sounds to treat. If your child has been working on R for a while without real progress, here's what often makes the difference.

For Families, Speech DevelopmentChristina Ann BurnhamMay 8, 2026CloudSpeechR sound, articulation, speech therapy, R therapy, school-age, kindergarten, teletherapyComment

My Child Is Still Struggling With Speech at Age 5 — Should I Be Worried?

Maybe your 5-year-old still mispronounces /R/ or has trouble with /S/. Maybe it's bigger than that. Family says "she'll grow out of it." Pediatrician says "let's wait and see." Should you? Here's what the most recent research actually says.

For Families, Speech DevelopmentChristina Ann BurnhamApril 29, 2026CloudSpeechspeech development, speech sounds, kindergarten readiness, R sound, lisp, phonological disorder, speech therapy, age 5 milestones, pediatric speech, speech sound disorderComment

CloudSpeech Returns Home: Now Exclusively Serving Texas Families

CloudSpeech is now exclusively serving Texas! Amid statewide SLP shortages, we offer specialized 30-minute virtual therapy for CAS, lisps, R sounds, and more—flexible, home-based, and research-backed.

For FamiliesChristina Ann BurnhamMarch 7, 2026CloudSpeech: Online TherapyTexas speech therapy, online speech therapy Texas, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, CAS therapy, speech sound disorders, SLP shortage Texas, virtual speech therapy, Austin speech therapist, teletherapy TexasComment

How Does Speech Therapy Work, Anyway? SLPs as Neurological Engineers

Speech therapy isn’t magic—it’s neuroscience in motion. Discover how repetition, emotion, and engagement help create new neural pathways, turning practice into progress.

For FamiliesChristina Ann BurnhamDecember 2, 2025CloudSpeech Online Therapy speech therapy, neuroscience, apraxia, neuroplasticity, speech sound disorders, motor learning, CloudSpeechComment

Supporting the Emotions and Psychology of the Child Client

As children grow, speech therapy becomes more than play — it becomes personal. Building confidence and protecting emotional well-being are just as important as targeting sounds.

For FamiliesChristina Ann BurnhamNovember 25, 2025CloudSpeech Online Therapyspeech therapy, speech sound disorders, child psychology, apraxia, emotional support, teletherapy, CloudSpeechComment

Why CloudSpeech Primarily Serves Children Ages 5 and Up

At CloudSpeech, we’ve learned that children ages 5 and up are developmentally ready to thrive in virtual therapy. Learn how focus, connection, and the right approach make all the difference in lasting speech clarity and confidence.