Speech Sounds
The hardest sound to learn and to teach
R
What does SLP stand for?
Speech-Language Pathologist
A disorder characterized by difficulty producing speech sounds.
Articulation/ Speech Sound Disorder
True or False: SLPs only work with kids
False
What is the most important thing we use to articulate speech sounds?
The Tongue
These sounds are made using only your lips
B, P, M
What does ASHA stand for?
American Speech-Language Hearing Association
A disorder characterized by difficulty speaking smoothly or effortlessly.
Fluency
How many words should a 2 year old be putting together to communicate?
Two
What is the Palate?
roof of your mouth
This sound is made by putting your tongue between your teeth
TH
Name three places an SLP can work.
Schools, Hospitals, and Clinics
A rare speech disorder characterized by difficulties controlling lip, jaw, and tongue when speaking.
Apraxia
Name one thing SLPs help adults with if they need speech therapy.
Memory, speech sounds, voice, or swallowing
What do SLPs call the "Voice Box"?
Vocal Folds
Name two sounds you can make and keep going until you run out of breath
Z, S, SH, F, V, and TH
What do SLPs help with in schools?
Speech Sounds, Language, Stuttering, Pragmatics
The three areas of language SLPs might target in schools.
Receptive Language, Expressive Language, Social Pragmatic Language
What is ONE reason some SLPs see newborn babies in hospitals?
Feeding/swallowing
What area of the brain is primarily responsible for language comprehension
Wernicke's area
Name two sounds that are made the exact same way EXCEPT one you use your voice and the other you do not.
F and V, K and G, B and P, D and T, S and Z
Who is responsible for diagnosing auditory processing disorder?
Audiologist
The area of language used to communicate appropriately with others (avoid being rude, thinking about other's thoughts and feelings)
Pragmatic Language
School students who have difficulty with Receptive or Expressive language may end up having a hard time with...
Reading and Writing
What area of the brain is primarily responsible for speech production and articulation
Broca's area.