SLP Happy Hour

Ep. 90: The 4 Biggest Mistakes Students Make When Trying to Make the /R/ Sound & How to Prompt Them For a Correct Production


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In this solo episode, Sarah shares the 4 biggest mistakes students make when trying to produce the /r/ sound, and how to cue those misarticulations into “strong r” productions.

Discussed in this episode:

What to do when students:

Clenching their jaw

Rounding their lips

Distorted “throat sound” that sounds like gargling

Hybrid of any of the above or doing the “same sound”

Remember - it can take a long time to establish the /r/ sound and that doesn’t mean you are doing something wrong as an SLP.

If you are ready for sentences and readings, check out this Bloodsuckers Unit which is full of sentences and nonfiction readings on some “icky and fun” (so say my students) animals and insects. This packet includes vocabulary and comprehension questions so it’s ideal for groups. You can find it at: https://bit.ly/2OObzgL

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