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RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES NAVIGATING SPEECH THERAPY
Resources for Families, From a Speech-Language Pathologist
Practical guidance on childhood apraxia of speech, speech sound disorders, and getting the most out of your child's therapy.
Whether you're trying to understand your child's diagnosis, figure out how to use your insurance benefits, or wondering if your child needs more intensive support — you're in the right place. These posts are written for Texas families navigating speech therapy, by a specialist who works with kids like yours every day.
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.
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.