Every child develops speech and language skills at their own pace, but early intervention is key when speech delays or articulation difficulties arise. At what point do you enroll your child in speech therapy?
A lisp is a common speech sound error where the S and Z sounds are mispronounced due to incorrect tongue placement and airflow control. While some children naturally outgrow a lisp, others may need speech therapy to correct it, especially if it persists beyond age 5-6.
Proper tongue placement is essential for clear and accurate speech. The tongue plays a crucial role in forming sounds, controlling airflow, and articulating words, and incorrect tongue positioning can lead to speech sound errors, articulation difficulties, and unclear pronunciation.
The R and S sounds are among the most challenging for children to master. Many struggle with pronouncing these sounds correctly, leading to common speech errors such as lisping (for S) or substituting W for R (e.g., "wabbit" instead of "rabbit").
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