Voice and Speech
This part of your mouth helps you make sounds like /p/ and /b/ by sealing the airflow.
Lips
This is how people show interest when listening without talking, like nodding or saying “uh-huh.” This is called _____ listening.
Active
Problems with pitch, loudness, or voice quality are usually treated by this type of therapist.
Speech Language Pathologist
Saying “please” and “thank you” is an example of this.
Being polite/showing manners
The number of beats in a word, like “sun-shine,” is called this.
Syllables
This term refers to the clear and distinct sounds someone makes when they speak.
Articulation
Pausing at the right times in a conversation so others can talk demonstrates this.
Turn-Taking
Repeating sounds, words, or getting “stuck” while talking is characteristic of this disorder.
Stuttering
Looking at someone when they are talking shows this.
Listening
Words that sound the same at the end, like “cat” and “hat,” are called this.
Rhyming
The pitch of your voice—how high or low it sounds—is controlled by how fast these vibrate.
Vocal Chords
Using gestures, like waving or pointing, to get someone’s attention is an example of non-______ communication.
When children don’t start talking as early as other kids, it’s called a ______.
Language Delay
Using your hands or pointing to help explain something is called this.
Gesturing.
Putting sounds together to make a word, like /s/ /u/ /n/ = “sun,” is called this.
Blending