Misarticulation

At HHB Speech and Hearing Clinic, we offer expert therapy for misarticulation, a common speech disorder where a person consistently pronounces sounds incorrectly, leading to unclear or distorted speech. This condition is especially prevalent in children but may persist into adolescence or adulthood if not addressed early. Misarticulation may involve substitution (e.g., saying ‘wabbit’ for ‘rabbit’), omission (dropping sounds), distortion, or addition of sounds that affect speech intelligibility and communication confidence.

Our experienced speech-language pathologists begin with a detailed speech assessment to identify the specific sounds and patterns that are affected. We then develop a personalized therapy plan based on the child’s age, developmental level, and type of articulation errors. Therapy involves auditory discrimination training, phonemic awareness activities, correct placement techniques, and repetitive speech drills to help produce sounds accurately.

Using visual cues, tactile feedback, and engaging activities, we make learning fun and effective. For younger children, we incorporate play-based learning, while for older children and adults, we focus on structured speech tasks and conversation practice to generalize correct sound use in daily communication.

Parental involvement is encouraged to support practice at home and reinforce correct articulation outside the clinic. With consistent therapy and support, most children show significant improvement in clarity and confidence.

At HHB Speech and Hearing Clinic, we are dedicated to helping each individual speak clearly and confidently. Our misarticulation therapy empowers clients to express themselves better, enhancing both academic performance and social interactions.