Jj is for Jottings 141. Tongue Tie Side Effects.
Following on from the previous article on tongue tie, we now turn to discussion of side effects of tongue. Even professionals dealing with tongue tie often overlook or are unaware of many of these side effects. Continue reading
Jj is for Jottings 93. Consonant Clusters.
Consonant clusters, or blends, can cause problems when analysing sounds and blending. Children with speech, language or literacy problems often have difficulty in detecting the second sound in a consonant cluster. I mentioned this in a previous article on blending sounds. Children who can easily analyse a consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) word, may completely disregard the second sound in a consonant cluster (CCVC). This is even when they say the word correctly. Continue reading
Jj is for Jottings 74. Understanding Unclear Speech.
When a child’s speech is unclear, it could range from a single sound substitution such as a lisp (which is, in effect, saying /th/ instead of /s/ and which, although not perfectly clear, is perfectly intelligible) right through the continuum to multiple substitutions, omission of sounds and syllables, addition of sounds, and distortion of sounds – the result of which is likely to be largely or completely unintelligible. Continue reading
Jj is for Jottings 72. Single Words Versus Connected Speech.
Following on from the discussion about the end of a word not always really being the end (here), we find that, as a result of running our words together to get a smooth flow which is easier for the listener to follow, we can end up with strings of consonants together, as in, “He mends trucks.” Continue reading
