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    "R" sound is hard for some children because it is difficult to see the tongue when you say it. Sounds like the "B" in "ball" and the "F" in "fish" are easier. "R" is important because it is a high frequency sound, meaning it occurs more often.

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    Number 102

    Why is R So Hard to Say?


    Answers to Questions Parents Ask About the R Sound
    By Katharine F. Bedsole, M.S., CCC-SLP and Clint M. Johnson, M.A., CCC-SLP

    Why is making the R sound so hard for some children?


    The R sound is hard for some children because
    it is difficult to see the tongue when you say it and it is
    hard to explain to a child how to make it. Sounds
    like the B in ball and the F in fish are easier
    because you can show and tell a child to put your lips
    together to make a B or bite your lower lip to
    make an F. Additionally, the R sound is difficult
    because other sounds in the word may influence the
    way the R sounds and the way you say it. Look in the
    mirror and try saying these words slowly: robin, horn,
    and cover. Notice how the R sound looks and feels
    different as you say each word. In horn and cover, the
    R sound is different because of the vowels next
    to it.

    Why is making the R sound so important?


    R is important because it is a high frequency sound, meaning that it occurs
    more often in the English language than other sounds. Only the N sound and T
    sound occur more often (Shriberg & Kwiakoski, 1983). A child who has difficulty
    producing the R sound is sometimes hard to understand and may sound immature
    to his/her peers. This may embarrass the child and make it difficult to speak in
    social situations.

    When should my child produce the R sound?


    Many children can say a correct R sound by the time they are five and a half
    years old, but some do not produce it until they are seven years old. In general, if your
    child is not producing the R sound by the first grade, you should consult with a
    Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP).
    Please note: Many school districts have different criteria for when an SLP can treat an
    R sound. If this is the only sound the child cannot say, some may begin in first grade
    when the child is six or seven years old, and others may wait until the child is seven or
    eight years old in second grade.
    2006 Super Duper Publications www.superduperinc.com

    What can I do to help?


    If your child has difficulty saying the R sound, you should
    consult with a certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). If
    your child does not have an SLP at his/her school, then you
    may go to the American Speech-Language-Hearing
    Associations (ASHA) website (www.asha.org/findpro) to locate
    a professional in your area.
    In the meantime, you can help your child to hear the R sound by playing this
    simple game. Say an R word correctly (rabbit) or incorrectly (wabbit). See if your child
    can identify the word with the correct R sound. Keep score for every R word your
    child hears correctly. Here is a list of R words to get started: ring, rain, rock, road, rat,
    wrap, wrist, reach, rule, ride.
    Also, when your child says the R sound incorrectly, try not to be negative about it
    or make them try to repeat it correctly. In most cases, you will only be reinforcing an
    incorrect production of the R sound. His/her inability to produce a correct R sound
    may become frustrating. Instead, restate what your child said, and say the R correctly
    for him/her. For example, if your child says, That ball is wed, you can say, Yes, that is a
    red ball and emphasize a correct R sound.

    Resources
    Shriberg, L. & Kwiakoski, J. (1983). Computer assisted natural process analysis (NPA): Recent issues and data. In J. Locke (Ed.),
    Assessing and Treating Phonological Disorders: Current Approaches. Seminars in Speech and Language (Vol. 4), New York:
    Thieme-Stratton.
    Creaghead, N., Newman & Secord, W. (1998). Assessment and Remediation of Articulatory and Phonological Disorders (2nd
    ed.). New York: Macmillan.

    2006 Super Duper Publications www.superduperinc.com

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