Whether it’s your own child or a child on your caseload—one who’s hard to understand, too soft to be heard, not articulating clearly, or using only a few words—one of the most effective places to begin may be surprisingly simple: their voice. Voice is power source behind every word a child says, and for many children with motor speech disorders it’s an overlooked foundation. Targeting voice directly can help speech become louder, clearer, and easier to understand.
Continue Reading →As speech-language pathologists (SLPs), and as parents, we’re always seeking the clearest, most supportive path for children with motor speech disorders to find their voices—literally and figuratively. One innovative, evidence-backed approach is LSVT LOUD, originally developed for adults with Parkinson’s disease, now thoughtfully adapted for kids.
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