ASHA-certified
Certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the national standard for SLPs.
Articulation therapy for kids
Sound by sound, all the way to clear speech.
Book a free 15-minute consultation- Ages 2 to 12
- 1-on-1 sessions
- In your home
The basics, broken down
What articulation actually means
“Wabbit” instead of “rabbit.” “Tat” instead of “cat.” That’s articulation — and we turn the work into play so it feels like a game your child wants to keep playing.
The mechanics
Articulation is the physical act of producing speech sounds — the precise way the lips, tongue, jaw, and breath move to make /r/, /s/, /sh/, /th/, and every other sound in English. When something’s off, sounds get swapped, dropped, or distorted.
Articulation vs. phonology
Articulation is sound-by-sound. Phonology is the patterns a child is using (like dropping every final consonant, or fronting back sounds). Both fall under speech sound disorders — and we treat both, usually in the same playful session.
When sounds come in
Sounds develop in a predictable order — /p/, /m/, /b/ early; /r/, /s/, /th/, /l/ much later. If a sound isn’t in by its typical age, or your child is consistently hard to understand, that’s the cue for articulation therapy.
Try it
Sounds we love working on.
These are some of the late-developing sounds kids most often come to us for. Try any sound to see the kind of word it shows up in.
Quick self-check
Signs your child might benefit
You don’t have to be sure something’s “wrong.” These are the everyday cues that bring most families to us:
Tap the ones that sound familiar
Even one of these is enough reason to look into it. We're here when you're ready.
Even if you’re not sure, an evaluation gives you an answer. Most parents leave knowing exactly what’s going on and what to do about it.
Step by step
How we work on it
Every Speech Bee is a hand-picked, licensed, ASHA-certified SLP with pediatric training. Articulation therapy follows a clear arc — but it never feels clinical to your child.
Evaluation
We listen to your child read, describe pictures, and just chat. We figure out which sounds are off, in which positions (beginning, middle, end of word), and whether the issue is articulation, phonological, or both. You also get our free parents guide.
Isolation & syllables
We start where it’s easy — making the target sound on its own and in simple syllables. Mirrors, tactile cues, and silly games turn this into a 5-minute warm-up your child looks forward to.
Words, phrases, sentences
We layer the sound up: words → short phrases → longer sentences. Each step uses books, board games, and storytelling instead of flashcards.
Conversation & generalization
The hardest step is using the sound during real conversation, with people who aren’t their SLP. We rehearse it together, then loop in parents and teachers so the new sound sticks at home and at school.
Discharge with a plan
Once your child uses the sound automatically, we taper off. You get a home-practice plan and a clear way to reach us if something slips later.
Where therapy happens
Articulation therapy in your home
In-home
In-home articulation therapy
An in-home Speech Bee comes to your living room. For articulation work, that has real benefits:
- Your child is regulated — they’re in their safe space, not a strange clinic.
- We use your child’s actual books, toys, and pets as practice material.
- Siblings and parents can join in, so the new sound spreads through the household instead of staying with the SLP.
- Sessions slot into your routine — after school, before dinner, on a Saturday morning. No drive, no waiting room.
Why in person
Why we keep articulation in person
Speech Bees only offers stuttering therapy online. We believe speech therapy works best hands-on, so articulation always happens in your home.
- Your Speech Bee can see, hear, and gently cue tongue and lip placement up close.
- Mirrors, toys, and tactile cues work far better in the same room.
- You don’t drive anywhere: the in-home Speech Bee comes to you.
- Parent-assisted sessions let you learn the same cues your SLP uses, so practice keeps going between visits.
What every family gets
Free 15-minute consultation
Talk it through with us before you commit to anything.
Free parents guide
Yours at the very first session.
Parent-assisted sessions
Join in and learn the same practices your SLP uses at home.
Hand-picked SLPs
We evaluate every Speech Bee, including how they are with kids.
Who you'll meet
Real, licensed SLPs for articulation therapy.
Free 15-minute consultation
Wondering if articulation therapy fits your child?
Tell us what you're noticing. A real person writes back, usually within one business day, and the first step is a free 15-minute consultation.
Good to know
Common questions about articulation therapy
How long does articulation therapy take?
It depends on the sound, the child, and how often you practice between sessions. A single distorted /s/ in an older child might resolve in 8–12 sessions. Multiple sound errors in a younger child often run 6–12 months at one or two sessions per week.
Is my child too young for therapy?
Probably not. We see kids as young as 2 for early-developing sounds and overall intelligibility. The best research shows earlier is better — by the time a child is in kindergarten, peers start to notice.
Will my insurance cover it?
Many do, especially when there’s a documented speech sound disorder. We don’t bill insurance directly yet, but we provide the paperwork (a superbill) so you can submit for reimbursement.
Can we do articulation therapy online?
No. Stuttering is the only service we offer online. Articulation therapy happens in your home, because we believe hands-on work gets the best results. A licensed Speech Bee comes to you.
How do we get started?
Book a free 15-minute consultation. We’ll talk through what you’re hearing, answer your questions, and match you with a hand-picked Speech Bee near you. At the first session you also get our free parents guide.
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More ways we help
Other things we work on
In-home
Language
Building the words, sentences, and ideas behind every conversation.
Learn about language In-home or onlineStuttering
Helping kids speak with ease, and own their voice.
Learn about stuttering In-homeApraxia
Specialized therapy for kids whose mouths can't yet do what they mean.
Learn about apraxiaNot sure yet?
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