Does your child struggle with producing the “r” sound? Do they have a slushy “s” sound? If this
is true for your child who is 8 years of age or older, they have what is called residual speech
sound disorder (RSSD). Many children with RSSD have been in years of therapy with little to no
improvement in their speech. This can be frustrating and discouraging for both the child and
their parents.
Ultrasound may be the answer for many children with RSSD. By placing a small wand under
their chin, the child is able to see their tongue moving in real-time! Ultrasound makes speech
visible. The client no longer has to depend just on what they hear and how their tongue feels.
Now they can see what their tongue looks like! This type of speech therapy is called visual
biofeedback. Visual biofeedback simply means that visual feedback is available to the client that
they otherwise wouldn’t be able to see. In other words, ultrasound makes speech visible!
The most common sounds addressed with Ultrasound are “r,” “s,” “sh,” and “ch.” Ultrasound is
best for children who are 8 years of age or older and can also be used with adults with RSSD.
Consistent, intensive therapy in 8-session segments may lead to faster remediation of the
sound error, therefore, at Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center we offer special Ultrasound
Summer Sessions!
• Age Group: 8 years old to adult
• Session Length: 45 minutes
• 8 daily sessions over 2 weeks
• No evaluation needed
• Registration deadline is 1 week prior to the session start
For more information or to schedule a summer session, call 216-231-8787
Your choice of session time: Monday – Thursday 9:30 a.m. or 11 a.m.
Session 1: June 3-13
Session 2: June 17-27
Session 3: July 1-11
Session 4: July 15-25
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