Practical magic for /s/

[Naliana323]

can you upload some th videos for a lisp?

[akopel100]

I can only make the proper sound when both teeth touch and teeth are closed, is this ok?

[BrudderLV]

@akopel100 That's fine!! As long as it's comfortable for you.

[Tampatec]

i learnt by saying s with a straw, cured me

[kitasofia]

Madame, I have to thank you, this is helping my speech impediment. This will change me, I am 21 years old and have always had a lisp.

You have no idea how you have impacted my own life, wow

God bless...

[BrudderLV]

@kitasofia You humble me...thank you so much. And good luck!

[Cyberia3716]

Something tells me if this sweet heart spoke her native tongue there would be no impediment with her speech. Maybe.

[MercurialZx]

i was just wondering where should my tongue be i might have missed it in the video but showed it be on the bottom or middle of my teeth!

[BrudderLV]

@MercurialZx Your tongue should touch lightly on the spot that is directly behind and between your front teeth. This is the most natural "spot" that is the most comfortable for most people. The airflow should be directed to the middle and not the sides.

[adityajoshi5]

this was cool.

First good thing for my lisp I found in 21 years

[BrudderLV]

@adityajoshi5 You are too kind!! Glad it helped!

[AutismAnswers247]

Your videos are excellent! I think you are an excellent speech pathologist!

[BrudderLV]

@AutismAnswers247 That's such a nice compliment....thank you so much!!

[indierock4evr]

where is your toungue suppose to touch when you say your s's

[BrudderLV]

@indierock4evr

The tongue, for most people, touches gently where the top of the front teeth meet the hard palate. It is possible to produce an acceptable /s/ sound with the tongue resting on the bottom of the mouth. This alternative placement could be useful for people with a severe open bite.

[eina0891]

thanks

[diamondrose123]

I thought your technique and dealings with your client were wonderful!!! I learned so much in the few minutes of watching this video! Thank you:)

[BrudderLV]

@diamondrose123

Thank you so much!!!

[lshaw1973]

Ms.Brudder, I love your two videos. I would like to ask a question about the pronunciation of the "s" sound. In the video you asked your student where she was placing her tongue. She said at the top. I have read that an alternate pronunciation is to place it just behind the lower teeth. I assume you prefer top placement. If so could you state why? It may be that you are using top placement to facilitate teaching the lazy "t", which begins at the top. Thank you,

[travisdt]

please make more videos, please

btw, i wonder if I could take this class as an adults. please inform me. thanks

[BrudderLV]

@travisdt

Sorry, I just saw this post; it may have ended up in my spam mailbox. I do plan to make more videos in the future. It is not a class, however, but I'm sure there is a speech pathologist in your area who could be of help.

[Jasonyanlei]

Thank you, and i also have a question, Does "d",such as the word "words", apply to the "lazy t" rule? I am waiting for the response, thank you.

[BrudderLV]

That's a really good question! I've never tried starting with a voiced sound as a strategy, but I would think that as long as the tongue placement is maintained, it probably would work. I have a couple of kiddos on my caseload right now who are just learning the "lazy t" so let me give it a try and I'll try to remember to give you a better answer when I find out!

[Alexander06081982]

I like your practise lessons, please post more of them!

Wish you the best

[slpcrawford]

Very nice, Pepper! Sheree