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1139 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn

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  • Avatar Emily Matles ★★★★★ a week ago
    We would highly recommend Ally! Our son always asks about her, so very thankful to Brooklyn Letters for introducing us.
    ~ Emily, mom of Brooklyn 2 year old
  • Avatar T Ainsley ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    I cannot express how grateful and rewarding my experience with Brooklyn Letters has been. Her tutor Ms. Daria is so knowledgeable, amazing, kind and awesome. My daughter has made so much progress in Literacy and Math and it's all … More thanks to Ms. Daria. I know my daughter is sad that she can no longer work with Ms. Daria, as she looked forward to their sessions every week. Thank you again!
  • Avatar Natalie Levon ★★★★★ 4 months ago
    Nicole has been an amazing therapist!! She played a tremendous role in our daughter’s speech progress and overall development. She has come such a long way and we are so happy with the therapy she received!
  • Avatar Colin Peters ★★★★★ 6 months ago
    We could not be happier with the services Valerie provided! She is very thoughtful and knowledgeable and provided significant guidance to support our daughter's speech development outside of our scheduled sessions. She established … More a great working relationship with her, and she will definitely be missed! Your business model is amazing and it was an absolute pleasure working with Valerie. I've referred your organization and Valerie to the Executive Director of our daughter's school and friends/colleagues who are in need of speech therapy services.
  • Avatar Lil Amatore ★★★★★ 7 months ago
    Christina was absolutely wonderful. She went out of her way to win my son over and it worked. He looked forward to her visits and his speech improved so much under her care. She was super flexible and it’s clear she truly cares. We adore … More Christina and we’re going to miss her. Almost sad he improved so much! She’s simply amazing and we can’t say enough how great she is. I would recommend her services to anyone and everyone, without hesitation. Thank you so much for connecting us with her!
  • Avatar Heather Liljengren ★★★★★ a year ago
    We cannot say enough good things about Effie, the ASL teacher, who was so engaged and effective with our 2 year old daughter from the very first session! Effie gladly included our whole family in the sessions! Her expertise and fantastic … More personality gave our daughter a way to communicate that she was so desperately seeking. The coordinators at Brooklyn Letters were so helpful and communicative…I would highly recommend their services!
  • Avatar Brigid Bower ★★★★★ 11 months ago
    Samantha Dalmas was fantastic! We saw her for a feeding therapy evaluation and while she doesn’t think my daughter needs more feeding therapy sessions at this time, but she gave me lots of tips to try. If my daughter's doctors want … More to see more progress at her next appointment, I wouldn’t hesitate to reach out to Samantha again.
  • Avatar Duygu Başaran ★★★★★ 11 months ago
    Brooklyn Letters was recommended to me through a friend's speech therapist friend in NJ. The articulation evaluation for my daughter went well. We were pleased with Kristin's services.
  • Avatar Kelley Peters-Patel ★★★★★ a year ago
    Melissa was wonderful. Our daughter warmed to her immediately and by the time she left, had already started "practicing" some of the techniques Melissa had shown her. I will not hesitate at all to reach out to Melissa again, should … More the need arise.
  • Avatar R Elmore ★★★★★ a year ago
    Aileen was INCREDIBLY helpful to us, both in assessing possible origins of my grandson's food aversions, as well as informing us of various available interventions to consider.
    I can’t thank you and Brooklyn Letters enough for connecting
    … More us with Aileen. In all our feeding therapy journey we have not gotten anything near the kind of benefit that we did from her. Her knowledge, professionalism, and responsiveness have put us on the path of progress with my grandson and has also made us feel genuinely well cared for.
  • Avatar Christine Weiher ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    We were amazed with Allison! She met my son at 2 1/2 years old, not speaking much at all, and over a computer, and she was able to develop a bond and friendship, so much so that he would look forward to his weekly computer time with Allison. … More I was not sure how the speech therapy would go- but we are so happy that we tried it out and continued. It allowed my son to gain confidence in his speech, make a new friend :), and also give him the skills and a bit of understanding of how to shape his mouth or where to place his tongue to make the proper sounds. We were extremely happy with Allison- she was fantastic to work with.
  • Avatar Andrea Saffady ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    My sessions with Karen have been extremely helpful. My speech has improved tremendously. In fact, I just finished 2 hours of conducting interviews with a consulting client via MS Teams and I have an upcoming conference call. Both my … More neurologist and neurosurgeon remarked about how good my speech is. Much of the day it is perfect, although I still have some rough spots when I get tired or speak too quickly. One of my granddaughters is a speech pathology student at Ithaca College. She sat in on 2 sessions while she was home for winter break, and she was very impressed with Karen.
  • Avatar Jacob B ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    We were delighted with Christie. First, and most importantly, our son made great strides under her guidance. So great, that we felt he no longer needed help! She was incredibly patient and kind with him and our son really responded to … More her. Christie was also great with me and my wife. She provided thorough and informative updates on our son's progress and which exercises she was using with him, so we could reinforce what she was teaching him. All in all, we had a fabulous experience with Christie and would highly recommend her.
  • Avatar Jessica C ★★★★★ a year ago
    Theo was wonderful and his work with my son has produced some progress. I am grateful for the services Theo provided.
  • Avatar Melissa Stevens ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    Highly recommend Jill. She is a total pleasure to work with. After a few months working with Jill, my son is reading above grade level and LOVES to read. Mission accomplished!
  • Avatar Demet Evren ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    Paige was great and we had been really happy with her. I would highly recommend her! I recommend Brooklyn Letters to whomever asks for a speech therapist.
  • Avatar Jeizel Rosenthal ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    Isabel was WONDERFUL and our son absolutely adored her, and he is making great progress with his reading and writing.
  • Avatar Lesley Duval ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    Theo was fantastic with our 4yo son. We were very worried that his progress would fall off when we had to switch to remote sessions, but Theo kept our son happy and engaged through the screen. Highly highly recommend!
  • Avatar Samantha Packard ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    We've been working with Theo from Brooklyn Letters for close to 4 months now and the results are apparent; our daughter has vastly improved her speech in a relatively short amount of time. We make "Theo Day" a celebration … More in our house with pancakes for breakfast, and the enthusiasm is matched in the sessions. Theo is fun, patient, professional, and caring, and he gives us the tools to take the lessons beyond the session. Thank you Theo, and Brooklyn Letters, for helping our daughter express herself.
  • Avatar Travis Ricca ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    I worked with Alina to enhance my pronunciation, tone, and pacing while communicating socially and in a work environment. She was great to work with and clear about goals and learning objectives. The improvement from day 1 has been tremendous! … More
  • Avatar Enrico Bermudez ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    Cathy has been excellent with us and our son. We will sorely miss her. He has improved significantly with Cathy’s help. Cathy was a true partner with us, especially as we pursued additional help through our son’s school system.
  • Avatar Kayne Elisabeth Wilk ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    We really loved working with Alina, she is so fantastic. Patient yet firm, and determined the best course of action very clearly and succintly for us. And it all transitioned so well to Zoom as well. I will definitely be back in touch for … More services for our other child after summer break!
  • Avatar Jen S ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Vera was amazing! My 11 yo daughter made progress so quickly and really looked forward to her sessions. She was kept motivated and engaged.
  • Avatar susie tofte ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    The work that Allison P. did with our daughter over the years has been invaluable to us. Our daughter had such a good relationship with Allison, and it allowed them to work really well together - even remotely these past 6 months. This … More year, Allison went above and beyond by helping us throughout the neuropsych eval we did, trying to re-open our daughter's IEP at her school, and eventually landing her at our chosen school. She was in contact with our daughter's teachers, with the neuropsychologist, and made herself available as a reference to speak on behalf of our daughter's learning differences.
    Allison stopped by our house last week to give our daughter cupcakes and say goodbye, and I literally cried with appreciation for what an amazing speech therapist she has been. She has been our daughter's biggest champion. The new families that she will work with this year are lucky to have her.
  • Avatar Alicia Perez-Katz ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Sydney was great! Our son was sad to end his sessions with her, which says a lot. We appreciated her honest assessment of his skill level, and he now has materials to self monitor and practice. Thank you!
  • Avatar Kristin Ames ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Our experience with Theo was terrific. Theo was great with my son. He developed a positive relationship with him based on sincerity, respect, trust and a deep personal connection. In their lessons, Theo was encouraging, creative and kind. … More He helped our son understand how to differentiate the sounds he made when he spoke, and gave him great exercises to practice every week between lessons. Our son was sorry to have the lessons come to an end, but recognized that Theo had helped him as much as possible and it was time for him to stop. Theo explained to him (and us) how to keep working to get the last 5%, and encouraged him to keep working on the exercises on his own. I have recommended Theo to another parent who noticed my son's improvement and inquired for her own son.
    We are all grateful to have gotten to know Theo, and we greatly appreciate all the work he did to help our son.
  • Avatar Aisha Holder ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    "I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Michelle Macroy-Higgins. We are extremely pleased with her work with our daughter. I was so grateful for my daughter to have a speech therapist who is a researcher (specialty in late … More talkers), graduate professor and practitioner. Her expertise was clearly evident in our conversations and work with our daughter. She was very responsive to my questions and often sent articles and other materials about language development that I found helpful. Thankfully, my daughter's speech improved tremendously. Michelle developed such a warm relationship with my daughter. My daughter was always excited to see Michelle and would greet her at the door with a big hug. Lastly, I would add that Michelle always demonstrated empathy with me as a mother who was initially worried about her daughter's language development. I could go on and on about how pleased we were with Michelle's work."
  • Avatar Andrea Peartree ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Theo is a wonderful Clinton Hill speech therapist. We were really pleased with him. Our son showed drastic improvement, not only in his speech but in his confidence.
  • Avatar mario costa ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Alexa has been an enthusiastic, reliable, well prepared and caring teacher for our 6 year old daughter. She has been able to improve and increase our daughter's confidence lesson by lesson with patience and competence; through varied … More and productive didactic practice. Alexa has engaged our daughter in several activities that always kept her motivated and eager to learn literacy. My wife and I, both of us are educators, feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to observe Alexa's pedagogical skills. Alexa has had a big impact on our daughter literacy growth. Thank you Brooklyn Letters!
  • Avatar Lily Alt ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    We were absolutely DELIGHTED with Marsha's services. She was wonderful. We found her to be kind, fun, engaging, very knowledgeable. She provided us with clear instructions and additional written handouts each week. She engaged our … More son with different techniques and toys, and showed us how to use her techniques when we were interacting with him. I actually just texted her on Saturday - Our son finally said "more" - one of the target words we had been working on with her. It was a total joy to hear, and I had to share it with her - she wrote back immediately to congratulate us. I am so appreciative of her expertise, and wish we could have seen her for longer. I recommended her to another family in our neighborhood who is looking for a speech therapist.

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UNDERSTANDING LISPS: A PARENT’S GUIDE TO DIFFERENT TYPES

UNDERSTANDING LISPS A PARENT’S GUIDE TO DIFFERENT TYPES

UNDERSTANDING LISPS: A PARENT’S GUIDE TO DIFFERENT TYPES

UNDERSTANDING LISPS A PARENT’S GUIDE TO DIFFERENT TYPES

Serving you since 2010! We are caring Speech Language Pathologists traveling to you! In-home, at-school, remote NYC metro area. Our Speech Language Pathologists prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, social communication, voice, and feeding disorders. Working with individuals of all ages—from babies to adults—SLPs conduct therapy sessions on a one-on-one basis and provide information for families, support groups, and the general public.

Serving you since 2010! We are caring Speech Language Pathologists traveling to you! In-home, at-school, remote NYC metro area. Our Speech Language Pathologists prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, social communication, voice, and feeding disorders. Working with individuals of all ages—from babies to adults—SLPs conduct therapy sessions on a one-on-one basis and provide information for families, support groups, and the general public.
Brooklyn Letters owns and operates four Letters websites, providing the best speech-language pathology/therapy across the Tri-State area. We travel to you in BrooklynManhattanThe BronxQueensStaten Island, Yonkers, Long IslandConnecticut (CT)Westchester, and New Jersey (NJ) for offering
private pay speech-language therapy services for all ages.
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Helping Your Child Overcome Speech Errors with Confidence

A lisp is one of the most recognizable types of speech disorders and often one of the first noticed by parents, teachers, or caregivers. While a lisp may sound minor, it can have a real impact on a child’s confidence, social development, and communication skills. Fortunately, with early recognition and the right support from a qualified speech-language pathologist (SLP), most lisps can be corrected.

This guide covers the different types of lisps, possible causes, warning signs, and what to expect from speech therapy—so you can make informed decisions about your child’s speech development.

Helping Your Child Overcome Speech Errors with Confidence

A lisp is one of the most recognizable types of speech disorders and often one of the first noticed by parents, teachers, or caregivers. While a lisp may sound minor, it can have a real impact on a child’s confidence, social development, and communication skills. Fortunately, with early recognition and the right support from a qualified speech-language pathologist (SLP), most lisps can be corrected.

This guide covers the different types of lisps, possible causes, warning signs, and what to expect from speech therapy—so you can make informed decisions about your child’s speech development

What Is a Lisp? Understanding This Common Speech Impediment

A lisp is a speech disorder that affects how a person produces certain sounds, typically the /s/ and /z/ sounds. Instead of being pronounced crisply, these sounds might come out as distorted, slushy, or substituted with “th” sounds. For example, “sun” may sound like “thun.”

This speech pattern often stems from incorrect tongue placement, poor oral muscle coordination, or habits developed during early speech development. In some cases, lisps are part of typical development and resolve naturally. In others, they require targeted intervention by a speech-language professional.

What Is a Lisp? Understanding This Common Speech Impediment

A lisp is a speech disorder that affects how a person produces certain sounds, typically the /s/ and /z/ sounds. Instead of being pronounced crisply, these sounds might come out as distorted, slushy, or substituted with “th” sounds. For example, “sun” may sound like “thun.”

This speech pattern often stems from incorrect tongue placement, poor oral muscle coordination, or habits developed during early speech development. In some cases, lisps are part of typical development and resolve naturally. In others, they require targeted intervention by a speech-language professional.

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What Causes a Lisp?

There are several known causes for lisps. Some are developmental, while others may relate to physical or neurological conditions:

  • Tongue thrust: when the tongue moves forward during speech or swallowing
  • Ankyloglossia (tongue-tie): a condition where the tongue’s movement is restricted by a short lingual frenulum
  • Structural variations in the soft palate or oral cavity
    Mild hearing loss, which may impact a child’s ability to hear and replicate sounds correctly

These factors can contribute to speech impediments or to a functional speech disorder, where there’s no physical abnormality but speech production is still affected.

Sources: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA); Shriberg et al., 1994; Peterson-Falzone et al., 2006

What Causes a Lisp?

There are several known causes for lisps. Some are developmental, while others may relate to physical or neurological conditions:

  • Tongue thrust: when the tongue moves forward during speech or swallowing
  • Ankyloglossia (tongue-tie): a condition where the tongue’s movement is restricted by a short lingual frenulum
  • Structural variations in the soft palate or oral cavity
    Mild hearing loss, which may impact a child’s ability to hear and replicate sounds correctly

These factors can contribute to speech impediments or to a functional speech disorder, where there’s no physical abnormality but speech production is still affected.

Sources: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA); Shriberg et al., 1994; Peterson-Falzone et al., 2006

Different Types of Lisps: What Parents Should Know

Lisps fall into four main categories. Identifying the specific type of lisp your child has helps determine the most effective approach to speech therapy.

1. Interdental Lisp (Frontal Lisp)

What it sounds like: The tongue protrudes between the front teeth, making /s/ and /z/ sound like “th.” For example, “sun” may sound like “thun.”

When it’s normal: Many children go through a phase of using an interdental lisp during early speech development. It’s typically not a concern until after age 4½.

When to seek help: If it continues past age 5½ or 6, or if it affects a child’s confidence or ability to be understood, a speech-language pathologist should be consulted.

2. Lateral Lisp: A Non-Developmental Speech Pattern

What it sounds like: Air escapes around the sides of the tongue, producing a “wet,” slushy sound. This makes the /s/ and /z/ sounds unclear and messy.

Development note: A lateral lisp is not typical at any stage of speech development. It does not resolve on its own and requires professional intervention.

When to seek help: Immediately. A speech and language pathologist can evaluate and begin a structured treatment plan as early as age 4.

3. Palatal Lisp: When the Tongue Hits the Roof of the Mouth

What it sounds like: The tongue makes contact with the hard or soft palate, resulting in a distorted /s/ or /z/ sound that often sounds “hushed” or muffled.

When to seek help: If a palatal lisp persists beyond the preschool years, it may interfere with speech clarity and should be evaluated by a speech-language pathologist.

4. Dentalized Lisp

What it sounds like: The tongue touches or pushes against the back of the teeth when trying to pronounce /s/ and /z/, leading to a dampened or muffled sound.

When to seek help: If this lisp doesn’t resolve naturally by around age 6, structured therapy targeting proper tongue placement can significantly help.

Source: Flipsen, P. Jr. (2006). “Phonological Disorders in Children.” Pearson Education

Different Types of Lisps: What Parents Should Know

Lisps fall into four main categories. Identifying the specific type of lisp your child has helps determine the most effective approach to speech therapy.

1. Interdental Lisp (Frontal Lisp)

What it sounds like: The tongue protrudes between the front teeth, making /s/ and /z/ sound like “th.” For example, “sun” may sound like “thun.”

When it’s normal: Many children go through a phase of using an interdental lisp during early speech development. It’s typically not a concern until after age 4½.

When to seek help: If it continues past age 5½ or 6, or if it affects a child’s confidence or ability to be understood, a speech-language pathologist should be consulted.

2. Lateral Lisp: A Non-Developmental Speech Pattern

What it sounds like: Air escapes around the sides of the tongue, producing a “wet,” slushy sound. This makes the /s/ and /z/ sounds unclear and messy.

Development note: A lateral lisp is not typical at any stage of speech development. It does not resolve on its own and requires professional intervention.

When to seek help: Immediately. A speech and language pathologist can evaluate and begin a structured treatment plan as early as age 4.

3. Palatal Lisp: When the Tongue Hits the Roof of the Mouth

What it sounds like: The tongue makes contact with the hard or soft palate, resulting in a distorted /s/ or /z/ sound that often sounds “hushed” or muffled.

When to seek help: If a palatal lisp persists beyond the preschool years, it may interfere with speech clarity and should be evaluated by a speech-language pathologist.

4. Dentalized Lisp

What it sounds like: The tongue touches or pushes against the back of the teeth when trying to pronounce /s/ and /z/, leading to a dampened or muffled sound.

When to seek help: If this lisp doesn’t resolve naturally by around age 6, structured therapy targeting proper tongue placement can significantly help.

Source: Flipsen, P. Jr. (2006). “Phonological Disorders in Children.” Pearson Education

How Speech Therapist Helps Treat Lisps
How Speech Therapist Helps Treat Lisps

Whether your child’s lisp is mild or more noticeable, speech therapy is often highly effective. A licensed speech and language pathologist will conduct a full evaluation and develop a customized plan based on your child’s needs and type of lisp.

Therapy may include:

  • Detailed assessment of tongue placement, mouth movements, and sound errors
  • Fun, age-appropriate exercises to strengthen oral muscles
  • Visual and tactile cues to teach proper tongue placement
  • Guided practice of difficult words and sounds in sentences
  • Strategies to improve overall speech clarity and confidence

For some children, therapy may also involve addressing co-occurring issues such as phonological delays, tongue thrust habits, or other functional speech disorders.

Source: ASHA Practice Portal – “Articulation and Phonology”

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How Speech Therapist Helps Treat Lisps
How Speech Therapist Helps Treat Lisps

Whether your child’s lisp is mild or more noticeable, speech therapy is often highly effective. A licensed speech and language pathologist will conduct a full evaluation and develop a customized plan based on your child’s needs and type of lisp.

Therapy may include:

  • Detailed assessment of tongue placement, mouth movements, and sound errors
  • Fun, age-appropriate exercises to strengthen oral muscles
  • Visual and tactile cues to teach proper tongue placement
  • Guided practice of difficult words and sounds in sentences
  • Strategies to improve overall speech clarity and confidence

For some children, therapy may also involve addressing co-occurring issues such as phonological delays, tongue thrust habits, or other functional speech disorders.

Source: ASHA Practice Portal – “Articulation and Phonology”

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TESTIMONIALS

I have only good things to say.. Jane, a speech therapist referred to us by Brooklyn Letters, was amazing. The way she brought toys to life to foster my son’s speech was perfect. It was really something that I and my husband could not offer to my son for a variety of reasons and my son's speech improved quickly with her recommended frequency. She also guided me with appropriate suggestions for how I could help in between sessions. He looked forward to her coming and was excited to see her when she stepped through our door.

Liz, mom of Lucian

I also want to thank Brooklyn Letters generally for being such a great resource/business! I want to thank you so very much for introducing us to Amy and for including her in the Brooklyn Letters network. When we contacted Brooklyn Letters we were completely unsure of what our daughter needed in terms of speech therapy, or what we could achieve under the very stressful circumstance of having only about eight weeks prior to moving abroad during which to undertake any therapy at all. Amy helped us to strategize both pre-and post-evaluation and was practical, efficient, and communicative throughout the process of initiating and, later, undertaking, the speech therapy for our five-year-old. Having Amy come to our home twice a week was the perfect solution for us it definitely put my daughter at ease and certainly made our lives infinitely easier; Amy was always on time and ready to jump right in. Our daughter warmed to Amy immediately (not surprisingly, given Amy's warm personality and engaging demeanor) and looked forward to her sessions every week, constantly asking Is it an Amy day Within one or two sessions our daughter was making sounds she had never made before, and she continues to make amazing progress. I can't praise Amy's work highly enough and only wish we were remaining in the City so our daughter could continue therapy with her!

- Leah

Professional, Caring, & Engaging. We took our youngest two-year-old twin to Brooklyn Letters for speech therapy. Craig was very professional, caring, and engaging. It became such a special time for our son. Brooklyn Letters is equipped with all the tools, experience, and knowledge to help. We absorbed all the recommendations about learning, play, and speech – and it worked! We are grateful for the warmth and compassion Brooklyn Letters exhibited and my son is on his way to a large vocabulary. From the assessment,
insurance coding, to the parent’s training we are very satisfied with our experience.
We highly recommend Craig and Brooklyn Letters.

- Adam, father of Louis

I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Amy to other families. We had a terrific experience. My twin boys Max and Teddy (3 in October) just finished eight months of speech therapy with Amy. Amy was terrific. The boys progressed so much over the past eight months that they were discharged far sooner than I could have anticipated. They also loved her visits, which was really just an added bonus. I also very much appreciated that Amy was sensitive to our needs and discharged the boys when she knew they were ready. I'm sure that's a tough call to make but in tighter financial times it’s good to know that someone
will be candid about the need for her services. That meant a lot.

- Anne

A Wiz. Craig is a wizard with kids and a pleasure to work with. He is knowledgeable, fun, and professional. I would recommend him to anyone needing speech & learning
services for their children.

- Teresa, mom of Marco
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When Should Parents Be Concerned?

It’s natural for children to go through stages of unclear speech, especially during the toddler and preschool years. However, there are key signs that your child may need professional help:

  • A frontal lisp persists beyond age 5½
  • Your child has a lateral lisp, palatal lisp, or dentalized lisp at any age
  • Speech is difficult for others to understand
  • Your child avoids talking or seems frustrated with communication
  • There’s a family history of speech disorders or ankyloglossia

In these cases, a consultation with a licensed speech-language pathologist can provide clarity and a tailored plan.

When Should Parents Be Concerned?

It’s natural for children to go through stages of unclear speech, especially during the toddler and preschool years. However, there are key signs that your child may need professional help:

  • A frontal lisp persists beyond age 5½
  • Your child has a lateral lisp, palatal lisp, or dentalized lisp at any age
  • Speech is difficult for others to understand
  • Your child avoids talking or seems frustrated with communication
  • There’s a family history of speech disorders or ankyloglossia

In these cases, a consultation with a licensed speech-language pathologist can provide clarity and a tailored plan.

Examples of Words Affected by Lisps

Here are some examples of how lisps can alter common words:

  • “Sun” → “Thun” (interdental lisp)
  • “Seven” → “Theven”
  • “School” → “Schlool” (lateral lisp)
  • “Zebra” → “Thebra”

Tracking patterns in these words helps professionals identify the lisp type and tailor therapy accordingly.

Examples of Words Affected by Lisps

Here are some examples of how lisps can alter common words:

  • “Sun” → “Thun” (interdental lisp)
  • “Seven” → “Theven”
  • “School” → “Schlool” (lateral lisp)
  • “Zebra” → “Thebra”

Tracking patterns in these words helps professionals identify the lisp type and tailor therapy accordingly.

Ready to Begin Speech Therapy for Your Child?

If you’re concerned about your child’s speech development, early action is key. Research shows that early intervention leads to better outcomes in both speech clarity and social confidence (Lancaster et al., 2009). Most lisps can be successfully treated with structured, supportive therapy.

Our experienced speech-language therapists are ready to evaluate your child and create a plan for confident, clear communication. No pressure—just guidance and support.

📞 Schedule your free consultation today and take the first step toward helping your child thrive.

Check out our rates here!
Ready to Begin Speech Therapy for Your Child?

If you’re concerned about your child’s speech development, early action is key. Research shows that early intervention leads to better outcomes in both speech clarity and social confidence (Lancaster et al., 2009). Most lisps can be successfully treated with structured, supportive therapy.

Our experienced speech-language therapists are ready to evaluate your child and create a plan for confident, clear communication. No pressure—just guidance and support.

📞 Schedule your free consultation today and take the first step toward helping your child thrive.

Check out our rates here!

MEET OUR BROOKLYN SPEECH LANGUAGE THERAPISTS AND PATHOLOGISTS WHO TRAVEL TO YOUR HOME

Allison K.
Allison K.
New York State licensed Speech-Language Pathologist & a certified Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)
Jill 1
Jill G.
M.S., CCC-SLP, TSSLD, SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Katherine L.
Katherine L.
New York State licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and certified Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)
KATIE S
Katie S.
M.S., CCC-SLP TSSLD, SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Aileen S
Aileen S.
Speech-Language Therapist, M.S. CCC-SLP, TSSLD
Judith W.
Judith W.
M.A., CCC-SLP, TSSLD, VASTA (Voice and Speech Trainers Association) and certified singing teacher
jenna
Jenna G.
New York State licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and certified Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)
Lauren
Lauren H.
CCC-SLP, TSSLD

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