Articulation is the motor production of individual speech sounds using the lips, tongue, jaw, teeth, and other oral structures. When a child has an articulation disorder, they may know the word they want to say but produce it incorrectly due to errors like substitutions, omissions, additions, or distortions (ASHA, 2023a).

Examples of articulation errors include:

• Substitutions – saying “wabbit” for “rabbit”
• Omissions – saying “ca” for “cat”
• Additions – saying “buhlack” for “black”
• Distortions – producing a lisped /s/ sound

Articulation disorders can significantly affect how well a child is understood, potentially impacting social interaction, academic success, and self-confidence. According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, articulation disorders are a type of speech sound disorder (SSD) that may occur in isolation or alongside other communication challenges (ASHA, 2023a).

Bjorem Speech® offers a variety of targeted tools designed to support articulation therapy, from visual cues and practice cards to facilitative contexts.

Our resources help SLPs guide children through the steps of mastering individual sounds in fun, motivating ways.