Many families assume R errors will resolve on their own — but current research places R acquisition at ages 5 to 6, not 8 or 9. Here's what the evidence says about when waiting becomes a risk.

Many families are told to wait on R therapy — but current research places R acquisition at age 5 to 6, not 8 or 9. Here's what the evidence says, and what I learned from my first R client about the real cost of waiting.

Many Texas families assume private speech therapy isn't covered by insurance — but out-of-network benefits and superbills can make specialized care surprisingly affordable. Here's exactly how it works.

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.

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.

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.

In online speech therapy, drilling sounds isn’t enough. The real magic happens when children feel safe, seen, and connected. That’s why rapport isn’t optional—it’s essential.

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.

When most people picture virtual speech therapy, they imagine endless screens of digital flashcards and kids sitting passively in front of a computer. That was my concern, too. I began my career in hands-on preschool classrooms, where we carved pumpkins, built tents, painted, and played our way through therapy.

Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) can feel confusing at first, but progress is possible. In this Apraxia Spotlight, Christina Burnham M.S. CCC-SLP of CloudSpeech: Online Therapy explains how movement-based therapy, DTTC, and meaningful practice help children find their voice — with trusted resources from Apraxia-Kids and Bjorem Speech.

How many times per week is best for speech therapy?

At CloudSpeech, our 30-minute sessions— delivered one to three times a week—target 50-100 accurate trials to build clarity and confidence in speech.

How long will speech therapy take? The honest answer: it depends. Progress varies by child, diagnosis, therapy frequency and family support.

For more on why therapy frequency matters, see ASHA’s practice portal on Childhood Apraxia of Speech.

Curious about virtual speech therapy? Here’s my honest journey from hands-on sessions to teletherapy—and why I believe it works for families and kids of all ages.