Speech Disorders & Articulation
A collection of 45 posts
Transportation Barriers Disrupt Clinic Appointments for Speech Therapy: Virtual Sessions Overcome Challenges, Impact Health
Transportation significantly impacts health, well-being and quality of life. It is also key to addressing social determinants of health (SDOH)...
Speech Sound Disorder
What is a Speech Sound Disorder? Speech sound disorder is a type of communication disorder that causes difficulty speaking clearly...
Articulation Disorder vs Phonology Disorder
Phonological and Articulation Disorders are types of speech sound disorders that can impact an individual’s ability to speak clearly...
Tips For Parents Of Children With Speech And Language Delays
When thinking about your child’s development, have any of the following questions ever entered your mind? * Why Isn’t...
National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Many do not know that the month of March is recognized as National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. At Great Speech,...
What is Lisping?
Lisping is a common speech impediment that often appears in young children. A lisp makes producing certain letter sounds correctly...
What Is Cluttering In Speech?
What is a Cluttering Disorder? Cluttering in speech is a fluency disorder that is characterized by an irregular or rapid...
How Can Seniors Improve Their Speech?
When we think about speech therapy, most of us likely think of younger children and school-based speech specialists helping children...
Can Weight Gain Cause Speech Problems?
It is widely known that being overweight can have significant effects on our health, from an increased risk of heart...
What Are the Symptoms of Spasmodic Dysphonia
What is Spasmodic Dysphonia? Spasmodic dysphonia is a disorder of speech that alters the sound of one’s voice when...
Val Kilmer Speaks for All People with Communication Difficulties Relating To His Top Gun: Maverick Performance
The makers of the smash hit Top Gun sequel faced a challenge familiar to speech therapists: how to help someone...
Why Am I Suddenly Mispronouncing Words?
Speaking – a skill that allows us to communicate our thoughts, needs, and feelings with those around us – is an ability...