by Jenny Edgar | Nov 17, 2025 | Language Development, Speech Sounds, Speech Therapy for Children
Many parents hear conflicting advice about speech sounds.💬 “They’ll grow out of it.”💬 “Just wait a bit longer.”💬 “Get it checked.” It’s confusing — and you just want to make the right decision for your child. Here’s the truth: some speech errors do improve on their...
by Jenny Edgar | Oct 30, 2025 | Speech Sounds, Speech Therapy for Children
At Perth Speech Therapy, we use evidence-based methods to help children overcome speech sound disorders. One of the most well-known and effective methods is the Van Riper Traditional Articulation Therapy approach, developed by speech pathologist Charles Van Riper....
by Jenny Edgar | Sep 18, 2025 | Speech Sounds, Speech Therapy for Children
Articulation disorders are speech difficulties that make it hard for children to pronounce sounds correctly. Common examples include: Saying “wabbit” instead of “rabbit” Having a lisp when producing the “s” sound Replacing or omitting sounds altogether These...
