Imitate various mouth shapes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nFAQs from parents<\/h4>\n
Q: My child’s speech is unclear. Does my child have tongue tie?<\/p>\n
A: Tongue tie does not equal to speech sound disorders. Tongue tie refers to abnormally short, thick or tight lingual frenulum (a membrane connecting the tongue and the floor of the mouth). It may restrict the movement of the tongue and tip of the tongue may appear like a heart-shaped upon protrusion. Depending on the level of restriction, some speech sounds associated with tongue tip movement, for example, d (dog), t (ten) and l (line) will be more prone to be affected.<\/p>\n
Q: Does my child’s speech sound problem related to my accent?<\/p>\n
A: Accent due to foreign language or dialect is not a cause of speech sound disorders. However, your child may follow your accent when speaking. Generally speaking, children’s accent will gradually fade out as they grow .<\/p>\n
Q: My one and a half-year-old child can speak single words now, but the speech sound is not clear. Does he\/ she need speech sound training?<\/p>\n
A: At the age of one to two, the number and variety of words used is more important than the speech clarity. The speech clarity will usually improve when the child grows.<\/p>\n
If parents suspect your child has speech sound disorder, you should consult healthcare professionals. The child may be referred for a complete speech sound assessment when needed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"