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At Hobson Institute, we provide comprehensive speech therapy aimed at assisting individuals in clear and effective communication. Our therapist helps clients refine their ability to articulate sounds using the tongue, lips, and jaw. We also focus on coordinating voice and breathing to achieve intelligible speech, encompassing words, sentences, and connected dialogue.
The piece of tissue behind your upper lip is called the frenulum. When these membranes are too thick or too stiff, they can keep the upper lip from moving freely, known as lip-tie. Lip-tie has not been studied as much as tongue-tie, but treatments for lip-ties and tongue-ties are very similar. Lip-tie occurs when the frenum connecting the upper or lower tip is too short or too tight. The frenums that connect the upper and lower lips to the gums are called labial frenulums. When they are tight or short, they can cause difficulty moving the lips, speaking and eating.
Common Causes of Speech Disorders:
When it comes to treating speech disorders, we take a personalized approach:
Typically, we start therapy at age 3. Before that age, some speech errors are typical, with a focus on language development. By age 3, we aim for 80% of the child’s speech to be understood by a novel listener.
Yes, we can address lisps unless there is an underlying structural issue hindering tongue movement for /s/ production. In cases of structural issues, a frenectomy may be considered.
Yes, our therapy can have a positive impact on sleep quality.
Yes, over time, our therapy can help achieve proper tongue posture.
Yes, mouth breathing can have several negative effects on health.
No, dysphagia and oral motor issues can affect individuals of all ages, not just older adults.
Contact us to make an appointment with one of our clinicians today.
