What do we mean by speech?
Speech can be described as the ways in which we use all the elements of our speech mechanism to generate sound. For example, this includes:
- breath
- vocal cords
- tongue (front and back)
- roof of our mouth, and
- nose, jaw, teeth and lips.
Speech is not the words we use (language), but the way in which we produce the sounds and pronounce words. This section includes relevant resources and advice to support the development of speech sound production skills.
What can I do to help my child?
Webinars
Watch our free 11-minute webinar, which covers t op tips for developing SPEECH sounds, including how to support children’s speech sound development.
This webinar is suitable for parents/carers, setting staff and health professionals.
Top tips for developing SPEECH sounds
Our handy postcard summarises the SPEECH sound strategies.
Strategy advice sheets
- Speech ages and stages
- Development of Speech sounds
- Typical sound swaps that are part of developing speech
