How to fix a lisp | Speech Tip Tuesday

[@gabrieldiax4759]

I'm 14 and I've had a frontal lisp my whole life. Nobody ever taught me how to make the "s" sound properly so I've had to find out on my own and this video was really helpful. I'm currently over 2 weeks in and I still occasionally lisp because I've been used to it for over a decade, but the change is noticeable.

[@EmilyPerrySLP]

I am so glad to hear that! Way to keep with it!

[@theman1594]

@@EmilyPerrySLP when I do the smiling with closed teeth the blow comes from the sides sometimes is that normal ? I have a frontal lisp

[@emmittasarovski7954]

How is it going now 2 months lyet

[@Pxlse]

It is the exact same for me We are even the same age

[@aname7862]

I am also 14 and still have a lisp, which makes me very self conscious about my lisp, I even did speech therapy when I was younger and it got a little better but not all the way.

[@potatopotatopotatopotato8496]

I have a horrible lisp and sometimes people don’t even understand what I’m saying. what makes it worst is that I stutter a lot to. So this help a little bit thank you

[@Kxngugly1k]

Same😭😭😭Ion Stutter Alot Alot Buh Alot Of Times I Do When i Gotta Repeat My Self

[@EmilyPerrySLP]

I am so glad this video provided some help for you! I will do my best to address some stuttering techniques as well in a future video!

[@Tech-cy9yo]

lisp and stuttering is the worst :(

[@OriginalKingRichTv]

SAME

[@Anil75987]

@@OriginalKingRichTv same :(

[@destinybeck217]

I’m 23 and always noticed my lisp but nobody ever recommended speech therapy to me or my parents. I’m so self conscious/ insecure about it but this is helping me a lot. Thank you 😅

[@ktxeicelestial]

Same

[@Jadonious0]

Thank you this helps a lot

[@Kale6196]

15 here- I went to speech therapy for only two occasions. I guess they gave up on me and decided that I could deal with the bullying as I got older. I can’t. So I thank you, I am grateful that you’re striving to help people like me. Seeing all the other comments, it’s good to see that I’m not alone.

[@mgsolf3421]

Same exact story as me

[@aex9516]

16 over here lmao

[@ck7512]

I feel you. I'm 31 and I had some bullies that really gave me a hard time in highschool. I took care of that my own way (got big muscles and didn't talk much) it worked but I'm telling you it would have been easier if I had just learned these tricks with my tongue! Good luck you'll get it. Eventually you just learn to be yourself and ignore the bullies. It takes time to build up that mental conditioning but keep at it.

[@gokusolos1930]

Same I got bullied at a waterpark for my lisp

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[@mktwos]

13, almost 14 and after almost a year of practicing and watching these videos on how to quit my lisp I can say that it is gone! I can now speak to people without worrying that they can’t understand me or will make fun of me. All I want to say is thank you Emily and all the people like you for improving my life dramatically. (EDIT: Definitely have a look at speech buddies if you are willing to spend almost a hundred dollars on fixing your lisp, you don’t “need” it, but from what i’ve heard its a good tool and i recommend anyone who is having issue saying any sounds to have a look at it.)

[@Thatguyy-uh8mx]

Best videos to help

[@zoeblackmore8859]

i am really insecure about my lisp and this video has really helped me, even though my lisp is not very very noticeable you can still hear it and i have had people point it out to me and it kind of hurts so thank you for this video!

[@ElTiano21]

Lisps are like accents, they’re charming, and beautiful, only if you learn to accept it as your uniqueness. I have an accent myself and it took me a longer time to come to terms with it, my husband has a lisp, it’s beautiful, I love it. For years he tried to get rid of it since elementary school, because it took a huge toll on his self esteem due to his classmates and later on coworkers making fun of him, but he has accepted it as his own and loves it. I think it’s important first and foremost to be comfortable with yourself, especially when you are deemed “different” by the “norm” created by society. And then decide to make a change, but only if it will change the way you see yourself, not others. I chose to embrace my foreign accent and he chose to embrace his lisp. And it’s incredible how even those around you will look at you and admire your uniqueness once you become confident about it. I am thankful, however, for people like you who help those who want to change it.

[@kelseyandrews2956]

There needs to be more people like you in the world….

[@RandomStuff-dr7rl]

@@kelseyandrews2956 You can be one of them.

[@kelseyandrews2956]

@@RandomStuff-dr7rl I’m one of them with a lisp LOL

[@lauren8627]

Lisps are often accompanied with tongue thrust in general. A tongue thrust swallow is a poorly developed swallow. Often this means the tongue is not resting on the roof of the mouth where it should always rest. If lips are closed and tongue is on the roof of the mouth then good nasal breathing can take place. This is the basis of good health. Often people with a lisp will also have dental malocclusion. So a posterior cross bite where the upper teeth sit inside the lower teeth. Which is backwards. A smaller upper jaw equals a smaller nasal passage. All of this can lead to sinus issues, anxiety, obstructive sleep apnea, sleep disordered breathing. So in my opinion it's not cute, it's the clue to preventing chronic disease in adults if picked up in children.

[@ch4eunwoo]

this makes me feel so much more happier about mine thank you for this ❤️

[@zainalansari7948]

I just started Invisalign and this is helping me fix my S pronunciation. Thank you for making the video 💗

[@EmilyPerrySLP]

I'm glad to hear that! You are so welcome

[@joyginathompson1607]

I have been watching several videos to help my 6 year old with her lateral lisp and also open bite. Yours are definitely the best! She is doing speech therapy in school but I wanted to help her at home as well. Thank you so much!!

[@toptext455]

I didn't realize how much I sounded like a nerd for a long time... I'm definitely going to be using these exercises everyday

[@xc12341]

I’ve been trying to find good content to fix my lisp for a long time. This has been very helpful to me, thanks so much!

[@williamhealy6381]

Tbh I can't hear it when I talk but when I hear myself talk I definitely notice something Never actually labelled it a lisp but might as well try and get rid of it

[@selffaw2989]

Same

[@iamthezoid1643]

Ye, the first time i noticed in a recording was like "wait... i have a lisp? why hasn't anyone told me that xd" it's not terrible but i mumble sometimes and its a bad combo

[@liz-lj6bo]

@@iamthezoid1643 yeah me too like when you speak you sound normal but as soon as you hear a recording your like.. 'wait a second, hold on?' like is that a slight lisp or are we just over reacting lmao

[@iamthezoid1643]

@@liz-lj6bo yep exactly xd

[@eduardoledesma5568]

As a non native speaker I couldn't find a concrete definition of "lisp" anywhere. This video clearly defined that. Thank you.

[@smalls5001]

relatable

[@johnedwarddelacruz7803]

I have problem with my lisp with shhh sound since high school. I did not care about it. Last night I encountered your video. All this time the only problem was my tongue placement when speaking. I have fix my worst insecurities for years now with the help of this video. Thank you.

[@1co293]

Omg I bit down and said the letter S and it sounded normal. I’m so happy

[@elahdasey]

I'm 16 and have a mild lisp. It's not really noticeable when I talk in a normal speed, but when I try to talk fast it clearly shows and makes me stutter a lot. I ignored it for a while but nowdays, I'm having trouble cause I have to give presentations and jam in as many information possible in a small amount of time. Thanks for the video, really hope these tips work!

[@rblade7299]

In your presentation just avoid s words and find new words

[@quosmium]

Thank you so much! i've been increddibly insecure about my lisp this is extemely helpful!

[@VloneVicc]

thank you so much, no one has taught me how to fix my lisp for years, not even my teachers.

[@imabajuber6814]

I want to give you hundreds of thumbs up. Thank you for the tip

[@Songs-lr4wt]

This video deserves more attention 👏 ... love from India

[@ovorell5918]

I’m 20 going on 21 and still have a speech impediment. When I was younger my parents and I were in denial that I even had a speech impediment. So much in denial that I removed myself from speech class. Now I have final come to the realization that I have a speech impediment and it affects my daily life. I hate speaking, my anxiety is thru the roof so bad now that I stutter as well. I also have a gap which I sometimes believes is what causes my speech impediment. I wish I could go back in time and take speech classes seriously if I knew I would be dealing with it today

[@Lolo0662]

There’s a very big chance that you all might have a lip tie. Lip ties cause front teeth separation.

[@Lolo0662]

@daiisyrana The good news is that both can be corrected

[@ishitatalaiya1408]

@@Lolo0662 how tell me I have a front teeth gap

[@Insert639]

I went to speech and still struggle with a lisp. It is a lot better than elementary school but I feel lately it has gotten worse.

[@skii9333]

Man I was in speech class as a kid too. I hated it so much so I stopped going and now I’m 18 with a lisp.

[@radiumrugu]

This has helped me so much. I’ve been struggling for a lisp for about 14 years now and I’ve been doing everything I could to solve it. I can truly say how much this helped me. Every time I talked, I felt as if I didn’t deserve to. Now I can talk confidently. Thank you, this has helped me a ton

[@EmilyPerrySLP]

These are the comments that make my day. Truly I am so glad to hear this video has helped you, and that you’ve grown more confident. I hope you always know your worth!

[@ahmedmomtazzz5017]

How much did u take..am 20 too late?

[@Maleehah77]

I think my tongue is too thick coz it a!ways shows when behind my top teeth!!

[@idkyes7520]

This helped me a lot

[@Kxngugly1k]

How Long Did It Take u 2 Like Master It????

[@michaeltabish4551]

@@Kxngugly1k I would highly recommend practicing the techniques that work best for you at least once a day, when I was younger taking speech therapy in school they took me out of class twice a day. I’ll start speaking fluent with in a few months then it’ll randomly come back and I go back to practicing everyday until I notice it going away again, as she said it’s just muscle memory! Good luck don’t get discouraged

[@Kxngugly1k]

@@michaeltabish4551 Thx, I hope u got it figured out now💪🏾

[@doodlenoodle9998]

Oh yea yea

[@joshua7015]

@@doodlenoodle9998 dead meme

[@danharries8108]

Hello Emily I really do appreciate this video and will keep practising your techniques I want to be like you one day with the confidence to speak in a video without cringing and deleting is as soon as I've heard it back I'm 23 years old and always thought that a lisp was permanent until recently and now that I know about it I feel it's an upward struggle to fix the problem. Please keep making content like this you're helping so much more than you realise if I could get over my lisp I would have so much more confidence and that would be life changing to me. I love the mirror technique I can see the little bugger trying to climb it's way through everytime in normal speech you never know with a little practice I could be on the right path. One of my life mottos is: stay you. Fingers crossed soon I'll be able to say it! And with a KZbin name like Thebrightspark once again would help if I could say it! Once I've conquered this I can then maybe work on my grammar something tells me I may be too lazy to change that! If you do have any extra tips for someone who struggles like me with a frontal lisp I'll be subscribed so I'll definitely be interested in seeing it stay you Emily! bye for now

[@EmilyPerrySLP]

Thank you for the kind words! Hoping the best for you!!

[@loripatterson7882]

She is an instructor, not a lisp carrier. I've had a lisp my whole life, and though I don't think about it very much, I still want it gone! Watching her, I realize that when I have corrected my lisp..in private, I have been using the right technique! So this really helped me to know there is hope!!

[@kentuckyfan0619]

You are gorgeous, and nice. It takes a special person to help make kids lives easier. Thank you so much

[@youtubeyt4635]

Its not just kids

[@douglasmusic4797]

This is really helpful, I had a lisp as a child and it's just started to return XD

[@uun1t_]

I dunno what kind of lisp I have. . . But I know English isn’t my first language and I’ve always had issues with S and Z and SH and CH and yeah-

[@rictoriaravioli3815]

Yeah ngl English is even complicated for me and I’ve been speaking it my whole life

[@Mom_o_three]

All of the speech therapists in my area are booked far. I wanted to be proactive and start him doing exercises in the meantime. This video was EXTREMELY helpful. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge.

[@EmilyPerrySLP]

Thank you for the feedback! So glad to hear that. Hope you can get him in somewhere soon!

[@meh-lj1pz]

I'm 15 and have a lisp and have been insecure about it for years, this really helped thank you!

[@janitzasabater5391]

My son looked at me tonight and said, "I want to get rid of my lisp mom" so we googled how to do it and your video was recommended. He was so excited it worked saying his s behind the tongue. Thank you so much 😊

[@angieyonaga.3795]

So cute ❤

[@user-sk3lw2es6v]

thank you so much I've been like 11 and never knew how to said the word s correctly and I got much better thank you

[@basuta-dshrara]

🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 00:00 *🗣️ S and Z sounds can be distorted by frontal or lateral lisps, affecting clarity in speech.* 01:06 *🪞 Using a mirror helps clients visualize tongue placement and correct frontal lisps by keeping the tongue behind teeth.* 02:06 *🥤 Practicing with a straw helps redirect airflow forward to correct lateral lisps, improving speech clarity.* 02:38 *🎤 Practicing a long T sound can aid in transitioning to correct S and Z sounds, enhancing speech fluency.* 03:31 *🤲 Visual cues can reinforce correct tongue positioning and airflow direction when correcting lateral lisps.* Made with HARPA AI

[@lindabenedict7135]

I am 58, and have had a frontal lisp since I was 5 or 6. I hate it, b/c I taught myself to move my tongue to the side. It wasn't until my forties that I asked my dentist to trim the back of a split tooth next to my front teeth. For the first time, I could actually make and 'ess' sound without forcing it. Honestly, I cried. However, changing the habit of moving my tongue to the side has been most challenging. What is most odd, is that when my kids were babies, I could speak to them without a lisp, providing that my head was turned downward & toward them - but nobody speaks like that all of the time, lol. I'm glad that I found this video. Hopefully, your tips & practice will help. I remain very self- conscious of it - even today.

[@Thatguyy-uh8mx]

Good luck I'm 13 and also looking to get rid off it

[@ChrisSchieritz]

So I got rid of the lisp but can you tell me how to get all these snakes out my house?...

[@hansbsbs6460]

HUH-

[@rictoriaravioli3815]

XD

[@janmariechristinepasa7789]

I'm 25yrs old and I still have lisp disorder, when I was a kid and until now I've experience being bullied in the public or even not in public that makes me hate speaking because they always makes fun of me ALWAYS, that affects my life really hard I have anxiety to speak with someone because of it, I'm scared to speak with a stranger because of it.

[@hbchealthybychoice6616]

This is such a helpful video! I noticed my son not growing out of his lisp, so I’m looking for help as he is 9 years old now. Thanks for the motivation.

[@Ivegotthe411]

this video changed my life

[@Parhaimmisto]

Great video and shows how great an information source youtube can be. I had lisp from a young age till I hit around 20 or so. I went to a speech therapist at age 7 and was quickly given up on. Got bullied for it and it definitely affected my confidence as a child and teenager. Eventually I researched the problem by myself. Unfortunately, didn't find a great video such as this but did find some of the tricks shown here like the straw one, via google. For those of you that have reached adulthood and have heard that its impossible to get rid of a lisp after your teenage years; I've been lisp free for around 10 years now. Only took me a few weeks to get rid of the lisp if I was focusing on my speech and around a few months to manage it without a thought.

[@amanchhikara5759]

Hello I Am 15 Years Old and I Can't Pronounce Some Words Correctly But I Watch Your Video And Try The Tips You Mentioned And It Really Helps Thanks Again😄

[@cigrant]

Really helped me, and quickly. Thank you.

[@nicolemarie1213]

I have braces and ever since I’ve got them I’ve had a lisp. It’s really annoying...

[@EmilyPerrySLP]

I had an expander on the roof of my mouth during part of my ortho work, and experienced this as well. I know that can be frustrating. The good news is, it will likely resolve itself when the braces are removed. Wishing the best for you!

[@isabellevillanueva860]

how do you get rid of a lisp whilst having braces?

[@EmilyPerrySLP]

Isabelle V if the braces are the cause of the lisp, you likely won’t be able to resolve the issue until you are finished with your orthodontic work. However that is good news because it should be a quick change once the races come off! But if you had the lisp prior to having braces, then utilize the strategies from the video as they can still be helpful even while you have the braces on.

[@jxkx4769]

Im literally 21 and i always thought it was just how i talked or my teeth positioning. Thank you so much

[@emmanuelomolaja]

You described perfectly the situation with my 3yo. This video was really helpful. Thanks.

[@jra20056]

Hi I have a Lateral Lisp, I tried your techniques but every time I make the “T” sound and add on an “S” it goes straight back to the side and I can’t do batting to fix it! Please reply

[@amatakespix]

Star Wars M8 try to not let the tongue touch the roof of your mouth. When I say S or Z my tongue doesn’t touch the roof of my mouth at all

[@jra20056]

amatakespix it doesn’t, the air comes out the right side of my mouth, I need it to go through the front but don’t know how

[@EmilyPerrySLP]

Star Wars M8 I’m sorry it has been more difficult for you. I would encourage you to keep practicing diligently though and don’t give up even if you don’t initially see progress. Retraining that muscle memory can be a difficult task. But the only way to improve the lisp is to keep persevering at it. And these tasks may not work the same for all. You may seek out some other videos to see what other techniques therapists have had success with.

[@jra20056]

Emily Perry I will try it everyday and see if there’s change thank you

[@EmilyPerrySLP]

Star Wars M8 I wish the best for you! Please seek out the help of a speech therapist near you if you’d like to have help from someone who can give you a more individualized assessment.

[@moneyisnowhere]

I’m currently 17 and with most people, I can’t pronounce “s” and it’s been a real problem for me for as long as i can remember. I’m gonna start today and fix this problem.

[@miroslavmonev7005]

I just wanted to give an update for anyone reading and watching this video. I have been able to fix my lisp with a lot of jard work. It took me about 5 months, practicing 30mins every morning and every evening, and also doing some exercises at work during the day. The hardest bit was probably to actually perceive myself not having one, because even the voice in my mind had a lisp! Was forcing myself to start speaking in the new way but it was still hard and i thought everyone will think i am faking it Then one day, i just switched and found it easier to speak in the new way, as I was starting to get confused with which way to talk. Previously if I accidentally said it with no lisp i would be - oh sh** did they hear me? And then one day it just happened and I started talking without it, but I was so worried that everyone would notice. But you know what? No one said anything!!! When i started asking people if they noticed, many told me that they always understood me well. I was shocked and in a way a bit disappointed that my hard work is not seen. It was still hard some days, but now I'm 2 months into speaking with no lisp full time, and it feels like I've always been this way. It is so nice not being afraid to talk in front of strangers and it gives you so much more confidence. I am sharing this so it reaches other people who might struggle with a lisp and think it is not possible t9 change. It is! I changed at 34, and everyone else can do too. I did work with a therapist once a week to guide me and correct my technique, but looking back now, it only takes practice and perseverance. You can do it too!

[@GleamDrawz]

I REALLY get you on the thoughts having a lisp. I will try to change it, even if I do believe that it isn't possible, because maybe if you could with perseverance I may too, and that could change everything.

[@miroslavmonev7005]

@@GleamDrawz if you need any information about my journey, im happy to share. Act if you can change it and practice daily. Best thing to do is work with a therapist. Even though those videos are so helpful, having someone supporting you is important. You know you are on the right track. Once yoy have changed it, you will not believe how much pleasure is gives you to speak clearly. Even my internal voice had a lisp! This is now gone too:)

[@2youngmusic]

Thank you so much! This will help me with my rapping and I wont sound so bad anymore because lisp

[@TakoTrucker]

wish i had this when i was younger

[@elizabethsyl]

I’m not sure if this is common but I believe I’ve developed a lisp after getting my wisdom teeth removed. This has been helpful! Thank you!

[@jewelamberaburido3934]

good and nice work for me

[@codylusk9372]

Holy cow thith is magic

[@emilyrushall]

I have a lisp and I didn’t know for a while and people mimic me all the time and it is horrible this vid helps

[@rosxjun]

Always made my blood boil when people did that to me. People suck.

[@Mackie..]

My former classmates used to mock me because I have lateral lisp.. and yeah, I'm also here hoping to find a solution about this.

[@jennifersam5797]

samee

[@lucy_eliza]

Thank you for this video! About 6 months ago, I had to get turbos as an orthodontic treatment for my bite. (It’s basically two little blocks that go behind your two front teeth) I had a noticeable but not terrible lisp while I had my turbos, but now that they’re gone, a still have a tiny lisp. My family says I don’t have one, but I can tell that I have a teeny tiny one. It really comes out and bothers me when I’m stumbling on words. Miraculously, after following this video once, my lisp is almost completely gone already! Thank you!

[@amanchhikara5759]

Thank you,it's really help😃

[@sandev_gg]

4 days in and lisp is 90% gone thank you so much you helped a lot

[@EmilyPerrySLP]

Nf Sanic that is so great to hear!

[@sandev_gg]

Emily Perry woke up today without a lisp i’m going to refer your video to people that i know who have a lisp because this is the only method i found that works

[@rayanmbz4299]

@@sandev_gg what exercise were u doing?

[@sandev_gg]

@@rayanmbz4299 i did everything she said in the video and now I don't have a lisp

[@ryley1746]

@@sandev_gg Can you update on this? Is it still gone?

[@ANTI4367]

My lisp is terrible depending on certain words. On some words you can really hear my lisp. I hate it, always hated it. Some people find it cute, but I never have and it does make me feel less confident when speaking. This is good help, but its going to be tough, Ill most likely forget im sticking my tongue out when pronouncing the S in words when speaking.

[@EmilyPerrySLP]

Muscle memory can be a tough cookie to retrain. Try your best to keep up with these techniques at least once a day. Your body may surprise you overtime as you practice more and more. The reason some words sound worse than others is likely due to co-articulation. certain sound combinations may make your lisp more prominent. If you can, find those words that tend to be harder to say, and use those when you practice!

[@Kale6196]

It’s good that someone found it cute. For me, others mock my lisp and then laugh about it.

[@rosxjun]

I personally hate (yes, hate) when people say it's cute when they bring up my lisp. It's so patronizing and passive aggressive. To me, it's just as bad as being made fun of (and I was definitely made fun of as a kid). That absolutely played a huge factor why I was always so shy and rarely found interest in socializing.

[@Peacekeeper4710]

Thanks so much this helped me a ton I really appreciate it.

[@lydiaragsdale2729]

I'm 14 years old and I still can't talk right but when I saw this the long t sound seems to be working for me thank you so much!😁also I just subscribed

[@EmilyPerrySLP]

Ah thank you for the feedback! I’m so glad and wishing the best for you!

[@SaraouniaSalima]

Thanks Emily, new subscriber !😊😊😊

[@melonbeom]

going on 16 years of having a lisp my mom says i don't have one but also makes fun of me for having one, it's so hard i just can't manage to put my tongue behind my teeth it just finds a way to squeeze through the gaps 😢

[@MR-lv6lp]

I've had a lisp since I was a kid (frontal). I'm 30 years old. And still have a lisp . No one taught me how to pronounce a s or th or z properly. Im still very self conscious about it. Some people say it's cute most people made fun of me. I hate the way I sound on the phone it's so embarrassing..

[@gregory7567]

Same you can really hear it on videos

[@EmilyPerrySLP]

I’m sorry it’s been such a lifelong occurrence for you. But I hope you don’t let it affect your view of yourself! People will always have things to say. Trust me, we all have something that will eat at us to the core if we allow it. Hopefully this video has given you some helpful techniques to start working on at home! But a speech therapist would be honored and glad to help you in person as well! Don’t hesitate to seek out the help if you are determined to get the lisp gone! Being older will require more steady practice, but it’s not impossible to undo!

[@christianb3883]

bruh, I'm a grown ass 25 yr old man who still gets made fun of for having a lateral lisp. no one ever told me before that the air flow should come out from the front. it always felt natural for me to let the air flow out of the sides. my teeth are crooked so I always thought that was the reason why. or that my tongue was an unusual shape.

[@EmilyPerrySLP]

It's never too late to begin practicing redirecting the air flow. I am wishing you the best!

[@Yourboy662]

I am the same way. I’m currently starting to work on it. Right now my tongue presses against the roof of my mouth and the air for my s comes out the front right side of my tongue. I just need to relearn to force the air forward How is your fix going? I’m 19

[@christianb3883]

@@Yourboy662 Air also flowed out from the right side for me as well. so far if I take things slow I'm fine. but if I get caught up in a funny sentence I notice I kinda lose control. but so far I think the practice is helping. best of luck to you!

[@fatisummer9106]

me too even i have crooked teeth and thought that was the reason,and my mom always told not to worry and my lisp will go away with time,guess what,it didn't

[@jgadms6461]

Great video. How often do you suggest a child practice per day?

[@lsworldofknowledge5592]

Mam kindly made a video on sh and u sound. Your video is really helpful

[@ajtam05]

That was thupremely helpful! :D

[@beth0602]

I feel like I got a lisp after my braces because I now have a few gaps in my front teeth. But I don't feel like I have either a frontal or lateral lisp. Do you have any recommendations for me?

[@LaMissa1]

Thanks for the help! Question though, should my tongue not be touching behind my front teeth, or is it just when it sticks forward and touches the bottom of the front teeth that it's a problem? I just want to make sure that I correct this instead of create a new habit I don't want. Thank you!

[@EmilyPerrySLP]

This is a tricky question because there is a fine line as to where the tongue should and should not touch. It will vary from person to person due to differences in oral cavity anatomy. However, instead of focusing on where the tongue is touching, focus more on the sound you are hearing. If you are hearing a clear "s" production (without a lisp), then I would not stress it too much!

[@mickahlanderos368]

Woah thank you!

[@vibewithtoffels4967]

Thank you for the tip Emily, Can you teach with the word Soap

[@spencerirwin1477]

she's so pretty

[@Fluxz941]

Thank you

[@yeetteeyb8344]

I have a gap between my two front teeth. I think thats the reason for my lisp because i have my tounge behind my teeth and i dont have a lateral lisp

[@andellquartey238]

Me too

[@EmilyPerrySLP]

Yeetteey Bø yes a big part of how we produce sounds and words is based on air flow in the oral cavity. So unfortunately a gap does allow air to leave between the front teeth which can impact our speech sounds. Fixing the gap would probably be where you would need to begin in order to resolve the lisp. But please know that there is no pressure to fix the gap or the lisp. These are all choices left to your own preference,

[@sandraswift7280]

i got braces just for that reason and i still have a lisp :(

[@Imgoatedyt-p4r]

Emily Perry so if my gap is gone I will still have the lisp?

[@jordanwaynejansen7546]

@@Imgoatedyt-p4r if you have been talking with a lisp your whole life you will most probably still be talking like that friend☹

[@jandahomeschools]

My kids are 6 and 3 and both say the "f" sound for s and "v" sound for "z". I hope this will work for them.

[@stephme2686]

I’m 21, I have a open bite, tongue thrust and basically I just need braces but my orthodontist said my lisp will never go away, I want to prove her wrong 😂

[@carlos94b]

I remember I was in 8th grade when I first found out I had a lateral lisp. We were working on a group science assignment which required us to talk on camera. My teacher had pulled me to the side and told me "everything is good except"...and that's when I found out. I was in full denial and tried to do anything I could to fix my segment of the video. Unfortunately I didn't turn in my assignment and any and all assignments from there on that required me to stand up and speak I just took failing grades for it. At 29, I'm hoping to be able to fix it cause it really does affect my social life. Whether it's with friends and family (who can't understand what I say the first 2-3 times I say it), or just dating in general because I come off awkward from being self conscious about my speech.

[@seila5092]

I have a lisp and i don't really mind it not until someone approach me because of that.i lost my confidence i don't like to interact with others i lower my voice,i only talk to my family and friends.I hope this will help me

[@miss_jj13]

I know I didn’t watch this vid but reading the comments helps me so since they have lots of s because of the word lisp

[@jade2708]

I'm 18 and like 8 years ago I got braces....BIG mistake. I didn't have a lisp b4 I got the braces and now I do. I've been trying to get tips on how to get rid of it for a long time now, this video exceeds my expectations. This is easy to understand and do. She didn't make it complicated and using her techniques seem like they really help.

[@EmilyPerrySLP]

Really appreciate the kind words, and hoping the best for you as you work to eliminate your lisp!

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[@Steve_Ragnarson]

I can do this, but adding it into conversation? That's a whole different battle.

[@willk3094]

Bruh this worked- thanks 🙏🏻

[@kks3840]

How to correct the /t/ sound preceding the /s/? Thanks for your video.

[@nejateshetu7826]

I feel like crying because I am 23 years old and I never knew 😔 therapy exists

[@EmilyPerrySLP]

Well be encouraged that you now know! Don’t let those years of not knowing discourage you from what you can work on and achieve today! There is no set age range. Speech therapy is designed for all ages! I’m wishing you all the best!!

[@nejateshetu7826]

@@EmilyPerrySLP Thank you so much. It means a lot. Please upload more videos. Thank you again

[@harshmane4002]

Really thanks for it... But what time it will take to remove lisp while saying s and z sound?.... I have started it from today and also how many times we must practice it in a day?... Plz answer

[@EmilyPerrySLP]

Harsh Mane 703 I’m so glad you have found the video helpful! I would say be sure to practice at least once a day. Maybe for about 30 minutes at a time. If you feel up to practicing more, that’s great too! But don’t put too much pressure on yourself. It will take time! Everyone is different so I can’t give an exact answer as far as how long it will take to completely resolve, but you should notice a decent change after a few months if you’ve practiced everyday!

[@LaurenMcCarthy-l9m]

what technique would you recommend for pronouncing the x and k sound properly with a lisp, as it makes a really gushy sound with my lisp when I try and say it??

[@davidbautista2000]

Thisssss helped me a lottttt

[@jherr09]

lol

[@miroslavmonev7005]

I have had a lisp my whole life and want to get rid of it. I'm 31. I noticed it (or should I say I noticed people joking with me when I was 14. They were repeating in a funny way what I was saying and it was very rude. I have met people with very bad lisp, and never had issues to understand them, i knew that it if doesnt work as F , it would be S. It is really annoying when someone cannot do the same with me in my bad days. Imagine living in post code area SM, and if u are local you must know it because there is no such thing as FM postcode, and you give your address to the checkout operator of a shop and see them type ot on the receipt as FM, it just kills you a little. If it wasnt for stupid people, we wouldn't worry about our lisps, i find it really cute when i hear someone lisps, and we really shouldn't have come to the point we are ashamed and wanting to change it!

[@EmilyPerrySLP]

Miroslav Monev I agree that as an adult, you should only ever change your lisp if you truly desire to! You are responsible for making that call for yourself! And it’s always good to keep up such great self confidence no matter what speech impediment presents! Best of luck! If you do choose to try out the techniques, let me know how they work for ya!

[@miroslavmonev7005]

I just wanted to give an update for anyone reading and watching this video. I have been able to fix my lisp with a lot of jard work. It took me about 5 months, practicing 30mins every morning and every evening, and also doing some exercises at work during the day. The hardest bit was probably to actually perceive myself not having one, because even the voice in my mind had a lisp! Was forcing myself to start speaking in the new way but it was still hard and i thought everyone will think i am faking it Then one day, i just switched and found it easier to speak in the new way, as I was starting to get confused with which way to talk. Previously if I accidentally said it with no lisp i would be - oh sh** did they hear me? And then one day it just happened and I started talking without it, but I was so worried that everyone would notice. But you know what? No one said anything!!! When i started asking people if they noticed, many told me that they always understood me well. I was shocked and in a way a bit disappointed that my hard work is not seen. It was still hard some days, but now I'm 2 months into speaking with no lisp full time, and it feels like I've always been this way. It is so nice not being afraid to talk in front of strangers and it gives you so much more confidence. I am sharing this so it reaches other people who might struggle with a lisp and think it is not possible t9 change. It is! I changed at 34, and everyone else can do too. I did work with a therapist once a week to guide me and correct my technique, but looking back now, it only takes practice and perseverance. You can do it too!

[@ungrateful-66]

I was horrified to hear myself lisping in an audio recording I made to send to a friend and am now afraid of speaking on phone without an audio test.

[@scubasteeze6621]

Can I marry you? 😂😂 jussplayin. In all seriousness, ive had a lisp my whole life. Im almost 27 and you just corrected my lisp in 20 seconds. It was the frontal lisp! Thank you and best wishes, I hope that life is treating you well :)

[@EmilyPerrySLP]

I am so glad to hear the video was of help for you!

[@lazyles875]

It is possible for a child to outgrow a frontal or lateral lypse. But with work thank you very much for the video. I really appreciate it. My 3yr old had a frontal/lateral lypse

[@popamalu2882]

I'm 33 , and most ppl say my lisp is hardly noticeable but mid sentence when I hear it, I automatically shut what I was going to say down. I'm very insecure about it

[@ryanhead-p9q]

12 years old here - they made me quit speech therapy 3 years ago and I still talk weird with a lisp

[@mjhrs1235]

Hi, your video was helpful, will try some of the exercises. Do you have any tips for helping with a lisp (lateral I think) on the “s” sound whilst singing. I am trying to sing but hate listening to myself on recording and part of it is my lisp on the “s” sound. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@EmilyPerrySLP]

Hi! Glad you have found the video and hope it proves to be of some help! For speech impediments, we always start at the sound level, then move to words, phrases, and then sentences and conversational speech. So singing would also come at the end of that progression. Basically what that means is that you have to build up that muscle memory on the “s” sound first (“sssss”). Then from there work on saying “s” in words (“soup”). Then phrases, sentences, and finally in singing. The more you work to retrain the tongue, the quicker you should see the difference paying off in your singing! Hope that nothing ever keeps you from doing what you love though! Wishing you the best!

[@mjhrs1235]

@@EmilyPerrySLP thank you very much for replying. That’s very helpful!

[@vmoreplu]

I'm 13 going to 14 and I've had a lisp through middle school I'm trying to get rid of it but I don't know how to place my tongue. Thankfully, no one has pointed it out, but I do want to get rid of it as when I hear myself in recording on when I'm speaking with others I'm not comfortable my lisp is the most noticable. Sometimes I try to thing if words to say without the S. So, even thinks I'm so quiet, I'm just scared because of my lisp.

[@freembeem]

Thank you!

[@Alexgomez-sh1tr]

Hope fully this works because my friends always make fun of me because I can’t say max right

[@adamoconnor6232]

Praying this works. Any time I try make mine better I make it worse 😭

[@princerobertsuva9654]

yesh shame

[@EmilyPerrySLP]

Don't be discouraged. Sometimes it may appear to get worse before getting better. It is all part of retraining a muscle, and habits in general. Wishing you the best with the practice!

[@ivansanchez3346]

thank you so much

[@kevinschindele4829]

I just got dentures and omg it's like trying to learn how to speak all over again

[@EmilyPerrySLP]

Yes I can only imagine that must be tricky! Stick with it! Your body just has to learn to re adapt to something new!