What is Articulation and Phonology?
Articulation is how we physically produce speech sounds using the mouth, tongue, and lips.
Phonology is the system of sound patterns we use in language.
Children with difficulties in these areas may be hard to understand. Speech therapy helps improve clarity by teaching correct sound production and usage.
What Does Difficulty in This Area Look Like?
Children with articulation or phonological challenges may:
- Be hard to understand
- Mix up or leave out sounds (e.g., “wabbit” for “rabbit”)
- Get frustrated when they can’t communicate clearly
How Can Speech Therapy Help Build These Skills?
Therapists use play-based, engaging methods tailored to each child’s needs to
- Transfer skills to everyday settings like home and school
- Learn correct sound production through fun, targeted activities
- Practice sound patterns to improve clarity and consistency
- Build confidence in speaking with others
- Strengthen listening and self-monitoring skills