Speech Therapy Blog

A lateral lisp is different from the type of lisp that many young children naturally outgrow. Instead of directing airflow through the center of the mouth, air escapes over one or both sides of the tongue, creating a slushy or distorted speech sound. Because lateral lisps are not considered developmental, they typically do not resolve on their own and often benefit from speech therapy. Whether you're concerned about your child's speech or you're an adult looking to improve yo

Why Can't I Understand What I Read If you can read every word on a page but still feel like nothing is “sticking,” you’re not alone. This is one of the most common reading comprehension concerns in both children and adults. You may be reading fluently—but not fully understanding the meaning, forgetting what you just read, or needing to re-read the same sentence multiple times. This doesn’t always mean a lack of intelligence or effort. In many cases, reading comprehension diff

Many children—and even some adults—have difficulty pronouncing the /r/ sound. You may notice that your child says "wabbit" instead of "rabbit" or can say /r/ correctly in some words but not others. Others may produce /r/ accurately in conversation but struggle with more challenging words or reading aloud. The /r/ sound is one of the most complex sounds in American English because it requires precise tongue positioning and coordination. Unlike many other speech sounds, there i

Did you suddenly start stuttering as an adult? If you've never struggled with stuttering before, suddenly experiencing speech disruptions can feel confusing or even frightening. You may wonder whether stress caused it, whether it's temporary, or whether it's a sign of a neurological condition. While developmental stuttering usually begins during childhood, adults can develop sudden-onset stuttering for several different reasons. In this guide, you'll learn the possible causes

Does your child speak so quickly that words seem to run together? Do people frequently ask them to slow down or repeat themselves? Or do they get "stuck" on sounds and words when talking? While many people have heard of stuttering, cluttering is much less well known. Because cluttering and stuttering can look similar—but require different treatment approaches—getting the correct diagnosis is important. In this guide, you'll learn the differences between cluttering and stutter

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Unveiling Lisping: Types, Causes & Fixes. Dive into personalized therapy plans & techniques to conquer lisping in children & adults.

Mastering Memory: Understanding, Enhancing, and Preserving Cognitive Function. Expert tips for improving memory & the role of speech therapy

Wondering if your child will outgrow stuttering? Learn the signs of childhood stuttering, what causes it, and when speech therapy may be the right next step.

Addressing Developmental Language Disorders (DLD) can be daunting. Our guide offers insight for parents and individuals, easing the journey.

Aphasia Awareness Month blog: Understand aphasia's impact, causes, and support strategies. Speech therapy by Stephanie Jeret.

In this post, I explain: What is Executive Function? Disorders that Share Symptoms with Challenges in Executive Function Skills How Long Does it Take to Learn and Use Executive Functioning Skills? What Areas of the Brain are Associated with Executive Functioning? Task Initiation Task Completion Organization Focus Working Memory Response Inhibition Time Management Flexible Thinking Self-Regulation Emotional Self Control Executive Function Coaching near Skokie, Illinois What is

If you've ever wondered why someone who stutters may speak fluently when they're alone but stutter during conversations, you're not alone. It's one of the most common questions I hear as a speech-language pathologist. Researchers have studied this phenomenon for years, and it's known as the "talk-alone effect." It got me thinking about something that happened recently. It was raining in Illinois, so I spent the day indoors with my 10-month-old son. We usually go for a morning

Uncover the strategy behind stuttering as Stephanie Jeret, a Speech-Language Pathologist, addresses myths, treatments, and expert tips.

Do you know the difference between a Speech Language Pathologist and a Speech Therapist?