Many children with special educational needs develop speech more slowly or have specific speech characteristics. One effective way to help is through articulation exercises. These are special exercises that train the muscles of the tongue, lips, and jaw, improve coordination of movements, and prepare the child for correct sound formation.
What are the benefits of articulation exercises?
Improves speech clarity
Strengthens articulation muscles
Develops breathing and speech exhalation
stimulates speech activity;
increases the child’s confidence in communication.
Simple exercises that can be done with your child at home:
“Swing” — moving the tongue up and down;
“Smile — tube” — alternating between a wide smile and pursed lips;
“Horse” — clicking the tongue;
“Licking” — licking the lips in a circle;
“Motor” — vibrating the lips while exhaling.
Articulation exercises — small steps that lead to great speech success!
