Correcting Lateralized Sounds : Articulation Tips for S and Z
I'm incredibly passionate about correcting lisps . I've blogged about this before, created a Correct that Lisp packet , and even put up videos talking about my favorite ways to correct a lisp ! Oh, and just so you know... I can never say enough about Sandra Holtzman . I took her 28 hour continuing education course on orofacial myology, and then worked with her while creating my lisp packet. She's brilliant, and her approaches have made me a more confident- and competent- therapist. I know how frustrating it can be to correct a lisp. I also know how incredible it is when you do correct a lisp- and trust me, it is DEFINITELY doable! My new mission is to seriously help all SLPs correct that lisp like a boss. The other day, I was working with a student who has made phenomenal progress. This student mastered correct lingual placement of /s/. To do this, I like to use a coffee straw or a wet Q-tip to provide some feedback. After that, we moved on to the whispered /t/. This i