Pediatric Speech Therapy for Articulation and Phonological Disorders in Chicago, IL
Does your child have to repeat themselves several times just to be understood, even by people who know them well? Do they often avoid speaking because it feels frustrating? These may be signs your child is struggling with an articulation or phonological disorder, which affects how clearly speech sounds are produced.
At SensAble Kids, our pediatric speech therapists can help your child improve speech clarity so they can be better understood at home, at school, and at play.
What Are Articulation and Phonological Disorders?
Articulation and phonological disorders are both types of speech sound disorders and are often addressed together in speech therapy because they affect how clearly a child is understood.
- Articulation disorders affect how your child produces individual speech sounds.
- Phonological disorders affect how your child uses speech sounds within words.
Some children may show characteristics of both articulation and phonological disorders. In some cases, children with speech sound disorders may also have diagnoses such as Childhood Apraxia of Speech, which requires additional, specialized speech therapy support.
Signs of Articulation and Phonological Disorders in Children
Your child may have an articulation or phonological disorder if they frequently:
- Struggle to be understood by strangers or even family members
- Substitute one sound for another, such as saying “tat” instead of “cat”
- Leave out sounds or entire syllables in words, such as saying “nana” for “banana”
- Distort certain sounds or speak with a lisp
- Mix up speech sounds or produce them inconsistently from word to word
How Speech Therapy Treats Articulation and Phonological Disorders
At SensAble Kids, our pediatric speech therapists use a play-based approach to therapy that makes each session feel fun, motivating, and engaging for your child. Therapy is individualized to your child’s unique needs, and the treatment plan may include:
- Improving your child’s ability to produce speech sounds more accurately and consistently
- Helping your child learn how to use sounds correctly within words through engaging, child-led activities
- Using tools such as mirrors or gentle touch cues to help your child see and feel how sounds are made
- Practicing speech skills through games and guided conversation to support confidence and clarity
- Partnering with you to share practical strategies that support progress during everyday routines
Why Choose SensAble Kids
For more than a decade, SensAble Kids has provided compassionate, evidence-based pediatric speech therapy to children with a wide range of speech sound disorders across the Chicago area. Our licensed speech therapists use a relationship-centered, child-led approach that emphasizes trust, play, and meaningful interaction. By honoring each child’s unique strengths and partnering closely with families, we help children feel understood and supported so communication becomes a source of joy in their daily lives.
Reach Out for a Free Consultation
If you are concerned about your child’s speech clarity, call us at (773) 697-7333, email office@sensablekids.com, or use our online form to schedule a free phone consultation. We look forward to supporting your child’s journey toward clearer, more confident communication.