Expert articulation therapy to help your child speak clearly and confidently.
Highly qualified therapists
Proven treatment methods
Making therapy accessible
Convenient local service
Articulation disorders occur when children have difficulty producing speech sounds correctly, making their speech hard to understand.
Difficulty physically producing specific speech sounds. The child knows what to say but struggles to make their mouth, tongue, and lips coordinate to produce the sound correctly.
Examples:
Difficulty understanding and using the sound patterns of language. The child can physically make the sounds but applies incorrect patterns or rules.
Examples:
Early-developing sounds (by age 3-4): P, B, M, N, T, D, W, H
Middle-developing sounds (by age 5-6): K, G, F, V, NG
Late-developing sounds (by age 7-8): S, Z, SH, CH, J, L, R, TH
Important milestone: By age 4, your child should be understood by unfamiliar listeners at least 90% of the time. If not, an evaluation is recommended.
Early intervention leads to better outcomes. Watch for these common signs:
When to seek help: If your child is hard to understand by age 3, or if specific sound errors persist beyond the expected age of development, schedule an evaluation. Early intervention prevents frustration, builds confidence, and sets the foundation for reading and writing success.
Get a free evaluation with our articulation specialists — no obligation.
Our ASHA-certified speech-language pathologists provide expert treatment for a wide range of articulation and speech sound disorders.
Individual sound errors (R, S, L, TH, K, G) and distortions. Specialized therapy techniques for persistent sound errors.
Sound pattern errors including fronting, stopping, final consonant deletion, and cluster reduction.
Motor planning disorder affecting speech production. Learn more about apraxia therapy
Specialized therapy for children with cleft lip/palate, addressing resonance, articulation, and compensatory patterns.
Supporting speech development for children with cochlear implants, focusing on auditory skill building and articulation.
Specialized treatment for the most challenging speech sound. Multiple techniques for vocalic and consonantal R.
We use proven, research-based techniques tailored to your child's age, needs, and learning style.
We use proven treatment methods backed by research:
Therapy should be engaging and fun:
Parents are essential partners in therapy:
We track progress systematically:
Your child's therapy journey begins with a comprehensive evaluation:
Duration: 60-90 minutes
Treatment intensity depends on your child's needs:
Your participation enhances your child's progress:
Research shows: Children make faster progress when parents are actively involved.
Every child progresses at their own pace:
Remember: Progress happens in stages—from learning the sound in isolation, to words, to sentences, to everyday conversation.
We accept most major insurance plans and handle billing for you:
Not sure if we accept your insurance? Check our complete insurance list or call us at (707) 366-5246 and we'll verify your benefits.
We also offer private pay options and can provide documentation for out-of-network reimbursement.
Some children do naturally outgrow minor speech errors, but many do not. By age 4, your child should be understood by unfamiliar listeners at least 90% of the time. If speech errors persist beyond the expected age of development (for example, R errors beyond age 7-8, or difficulty being understood at age 4), they are unlikely to resolve without therapy.
Key point: "Wait and see" beyond age 4 often leads to persistent errors that are harder to treat later. Early intervention is more effective and prevents frustration, social difficulties, and potential impacts on reading and writing.
Seek an evaluation if:
When in doubt, get evaluated. An evaluation provides peace of mind or catches issues early when they're easiest to treat.
Duration varies based on several factors:
Typical ranges: 3-6 months for mild errors, 6-12 months for moderate, 12-24 months for severe or multiple errors. Your therapist will provide a personalized estimate after the evaluation.
Yes! The R sound is one of the most common reasons children come to speech therapy, and we specialize in treating it. The R sound is particularly challenging because:
We use multiple evidence-based techniques for R, including traditional articulation therapy, shaping techniques, and multi-sensory cuing. Most children make excellent progress with consistent therapy and home practice. R therapy typically takes 6-12 months depending on severity.
Articulation therapy sessions are structured yet engaging:
Sessions are play-based for young children and include activities your child enjoys. We use reinforcement systems to keep motivation high. Data is collected throughout to track progress objectively.
We provide articulation therapy services to families throughout Solano County:
Dixon • Vacaville • Fairfield • Davis • West Sacramento • Woodland • Winters
Convenient location: 255 N. Lincoln St. Suite A, Dixon, CA 95620
Our ASHA-certified speech-language pathologists specialize in articulation therapy, helping children overcome speech sound errors and speak clearly.
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(707) 366-5246
