SPEECH THERAPY LIP & TONGUE ORAL MOTOR EXERCISES: Improve Coordination & Speech Sound Productions!

[@shaynaformity1384]

I'm 55 years old, and I don't have any trouble making any of the sounds now, but my mom did tell me that no one could understand my speech until I was in kindergarten. I tried doing these activities, and I was astonished at how quickly my muscles felt sore! I've incorporated them and exercises from other videos into my day, and my stamina is improving after just a couple of days. Thank you so much! I especially notice that my posture is improving when I walk - abdominal muscles are activating like never before. I had no idea that tongue muscles had so much impact on neck alignment, which of course impacts everything lower down. I wish I'd had speech therapy when I was a kid. I'm not exaggerating when I say that my whole life would have been different. Kudos to anyone who makes sure their kids get the therapy or developmental training they need!

[@yvonnemariane2265]

That is a great testimony! Thank you

[@manoj35871]

We are with you

[@tinabinsc1935]

Thank you for generously sharing your knowledge with us. 💚

[@kittensunit3354]

Thanks so much for your videos, I wish our SLP was as knowledgeable as you on the backend stuff like this. You cover the foundation of things very throughly but make it easy to understand. That only comes from someone that knows what their field deeply and doesn't only think linearly.

[@cristinamorrow6980]

I LOVE YOU!! Thank you. You have helped me help my 5 year old son be more confident in speech. I helped him with his C sound using the open mouth method and that worked perfectly and so on. You are so amazing to take time to put these videos out.

[@TheSpeechScoop]

This is so nice!! thank you for making my day and awesome job with your son!

[@Mbchannel0001]

I heard and i read all messages here. As a mother of autistic kids we will try everything to make my little boy to speak and understand more.. ❤

[@mesamiller6078]

Awesome job Kelly. I'm so proud of all of your hard work!

[@mrsmp2193]

I know this is a 3 yr old video, but the handout you suggested is no longer there. Is there another?

[@AdelaideYt]

🥺 i am so inlove on how you explain things. Seems you pour out your heart in these discussions. I love how you show us how passionate you are. Thank you, this is a great help. I hope you continuously produce informative videos like this❤ luv lots.

[@TheSpeechScoop]

You are sooo nice 💕 thank you for the kind words & thank you for watching!!

[@NatalieWeidner-q1u]

Thank you! This was helpful!🩷💜👄🫦👅🗣️🦋🐞

[@deedee9312]

LInk to that darling hat! ;) Love all your video's! Fellow SLP!

[@elizabethdrexler5589]

My daughter is 5 and has trouble with letters and some words I just found this video and I just want to say thank you so much!!!

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Awesome thank you for the comment!

[@garimagupta3298]

Thank you soooooo much❤️ very easy and effective way of teaching🙏🙏🙏

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Thanks!

[@jlt8629]

you are a life saver for my mofe and my taunted

[@Love4Jesus25]

Thank you ❤

[@katherineemerick8904]

This is such a helpful video! Thank you for giving us so much good info for free :)!

[@leapoffaith5389]

This video was extremely helpful!!! Thank you SO much for sharing it!

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@palesamachaba-ye5wg]

❤❤Thank you!

[@lisavu7959]

This video is great! Thank you so much for sharing!!! :)

[@TheSpeechScoop]

thank you for watching!

[@tiffany9584]

thank you for helping kelly its so nice to have your help thank you!!!!!

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Thank you for watching & for the comment!

[@joycegodwin7796]

This is exactly what my daughter needs. Thank you!

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Thanks for watching!

[@Windthroughcedars]

Thank you so much! This gives me a great starting place. Thank you!

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Great!

[@abiramirangasamy3979]

Very helpful information 😊

[@TheSpeechScoop]

I’m so glad!

[@mldmahinay]

thank you so much for these great ideas. i will try this with my kid. God bless you

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Awesome, let me know!

[@parminderkaur-dv6df]

Thank you soooo much

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Thank you for the comment!

[@ricardotrejoruiz5776]

Woooow, you are such a speedy talker! hahaha! (In a good way though). One can tell you are a genuinely good therapist. I am an ESL teacher and find your videos inspiring! Million thanks!!!!

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Thanks so much!!

[@jlt8629]

Kelle!!!!!

[@mikekaplan2227]

Hi, I like your content but had a question about another type of speech issue that I haven't been able to find much about elsewhere so wanted to ask here... My 8 year old son has gone through different speech issues that come and go but one constant over the last several months is tapping. He either taps his hand against his body while speaking or taps/lightly stomps his foot. It seems like he's using this to help get words out. What can I do to help him speak without the tapping? Thanks.

[@Witch411101]

Hi! We would need to know more, but sounds like it might be a fluency problem? Does he tap when he sings songs?

[@thefriendlyfrogtreehouseac2175]

Thank you for sharing!

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Thank you for watching!

[@jtreyduffy33]

You rock. Thanks.

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Thanks For watching!!

[@omarw8795]

Amazing! Thanks so much for these anazing videos

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Thank you!

[@moneradiannesalubre2485]

i just found your youtube channel and i think you did a great job

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Thanks so much!

[@pushkalasantosh1190]

Thank you Kelly it was good 👍

[@TheSpeechScoop]

thank you for watching!

[@llyg4848]

Good tips

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Thank you!

[@hanshellortencio5510]

Interesting.... Thanks ♥️🙏🏻

[@TheSpeechScoop]

No problem!

[@blondies7746]

Your videos are wonderful, my son has been working with a speech therapist, although she is sweet and kind and patient, she’s not very animated during the sessions, my son had ongoing back to back ear infections since 15 months, he had tubes put in twice and adenoids removed as well an Abr test showed he had hearing loss and he now has a bone conductive hearing aid. He has been progressing more and understanding more and more directions, and he uses magnet letters to spell words and his abcs and knows his numbers 1 to 40 since 2, he is so eager to learn new things, he loves to play with us and cook and bake with me he’s very sweet. But he is speech delayed as far as talking. He was also born with a tongue tie, it was corrected twice when he was a baby but our ent never checked it again, even though I asked him to. I really wish you lived in my area I would hire you as my sons speech therapist in a heartbeat. As a parent you hope you’ve done everything you can to help your child😢. Any advice you have please I thank you in advance. To any other parents going through something similar, know that you are not alone ❤.

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Aww. What a great parent you are. Sounds like you have a sweet & smart little boy as well! Hang in there mama! You’re doing great! ❤️

[@chitrashukla3688]

Thank you.........

[@joannemak5633]

Thank you for your clear explanation! That's really helpful.

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Thanks for watching!

[@PROGAMING-iv6wt]

Thank you. This is wonderful explain I am from India

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Wonderful!

[@stevenrosenberg5998]

Kelli, Please help me help my grandchild. My grandson turned 2 in July and was recently diagnosed with speech apraxia. I never heard the term before and I have to admit I was devastated. My son and his family leave in Israel so I am not working in English. They are just starting speech therapy. I am going to visit next month to babysit while they have their 3rd child. The older sister talks up a storm. I want to know how to get prepared and what age-appropriate books & toys I need to bring with me. There is so much to learn and it's a bit overwhelming. I would appreciate your advice on what I can do and what I can expect. Thanks for your help.

[@faisalatta4908]

Your videos are very helpful. Please guide about c, d,j,t, sound

[@TheSpeechScoop]

lots of new speech videos coming soon!

[@nadiayen59]

Thank you! This really helps.

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Excellent!

[@najivp1250]

Hey , unable to find the super duper hand out when clicked on the link. Can you pls share it again ?

[@sheilacarpentero5924]

Thanks for the video. Super helpful, just liked, subscribed to your channel. More power Ms. Kelli Meyer!

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Thanks so much for watching!!

[@ramirezkarlos1978]

Hello, I am an SLPA at a middle school with a student with weak articulators. I doubt he'll do these exercises at home. Should I dedicate a speech session for exercises? Thank you in advance

[@zimbonz]

Awesome work - thanks so much! (BTW you are also helping a lot of Dad's too, who are taking the lead on this with their kids, FYI :))

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Glad to help!

[@irfanakv8515]

Can we use these techniques for adults also???

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Absolutely- and if you google “adult oral motor exercises” there are a lot of different ones that you can find as well

[@hannahduggan3599]

I have a 66-year-old father who had a stroke for over a decade now. His stroke affected his speech, hid ability to walk, and his ability to move one side of his body. The only words he could say are hey, change, when, okay, hi, bye, forget it, yeah, yes, no, I change the change, how much, and he can also count. One time, he asked, "What time is it?" He also knows how to hug and kiss. I miss those days when he was able to talk in complete sentences.

[@amayahyisrael7819]

All the nuk brushes I am finding online are manual only. Is that just as sufficient? Would you recommend any substitutions if it is not? Thank you!

[@cfbrdaniel]

Thanks a lot for your help! I´d like to know if there is any material about the "s" sound. My kid sibilates, is it possible to correct with exercises?

[@yvetteobaha6036]

Thank you so much for this! My 3.5 yo has a hard time with b and l. Definitely lazy tongue. I will definitely use these tips and tricks with her.

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Dont forget to check for tongue tie!

[@rezanasri5982]

Perfect 🌹

[@elsasuarezvlog1423]

It helps. Thank you.

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Glad it helped! thank you for watching

[@sirishalolgu3966]

Hi Kelly, can u make video on how to make kids ask questions. Also how to deal with bilingual kids speech delay.

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Shanu Shrivi ooo I love this idea! Yes, I’ll do a video for helping kids formulate question! & also, basically for kiddos who are bilingual, speech/language delays are typical! Just try to promote any language by using the easiest language for each word (for example “bye” instead of “audios” - is one syllable, with earliest developing speech sound (b) versus 3 syllable word with multiple consonant/later developing sounds ) I can try to also make a video on this as well!

[@livelaughlovetoday4899]

Thank you Kelly! This is wonderful!

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Thank you for watching!

[@AnnaMaria-zb7so]

Thank you Kelly! So in love with how you explain things! Just subscribed and recommended your channel to my friends. I wanna ask, these exercises work for kids with dyspraxia right? I'm a new slp in process of learning everything I can!

[@AnnaMaria-zb7so]

Or else, it would be really helpful for every new slp if you could make a video all about dyspraxia oral motor exercises, as at least here in Greece we have so many dyspraxia cases!!

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Yes it should definitely help and I like to use it in the words that we are actually practicing! it’s less of the exercise more of helping a child understand, have control over, sequence & coordinate their lip, jaw & tongue movements!!

[@WYCDfoxxxyDragon]

If your child is not even trying to make these lip movements how do you get them to do it? My son has real difficulty blowing out... like to make bubbles, I cant get him to spit out water too, Any suggestions or help?

[@brittanysales6605]

This is really helpful. Thank you, Kelly :)

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mariamdalaly3415]

Very helpful videos, do you recommend speech therapy application? If so, do you recommend any specific one? Thank you

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Great questions, try Articulation Station for sounds! & free “boom cards” on boomlearning.com f

[@mariamdalaly3415]

Thank you!

[@tequishagarcia9127]

Do you have a video for “Q”?

[@TheSpeechScoop]

/k + w/ for Q sound! I will put it on the list! thanks for request!

[@marshamaaske6175]

Kelly I need help! I am a retired speech and language specialist and have a grandchild with CHD3 syndrome. He is completely nonverbal and will be 4 soon. I feel so bad- I can't get him to imitate mouth movements at all. Plus his eye contact is poor. His speech person at school is mostly using AAC aids. His receptive abilities are quite good. I don't know where to start! Feeling overwhelmed. Thank you!

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Don’t worry!! Start with imitation first! (& 11 prelinguistic language skills before that - I have a video! And Laura Mize does as well) then move to Gross motor, then fine motor, then finally oral motor imitation! (I have a video on increasing imitation skills as well!)

[@canceriangal4443]

Where is the handout which have in the video with different exercise?

[@TheSpeechScoop]

It has sense been deleted by Super Duper unfortunately. There is not research indicating that oral motor movements help strengthen the articulators even though the tongue and jaw are muscles and we use a similar approach with PROMPT therapy for neurological rebuilding.

[@NicoleDubill]

Can you help me out here? There is no research to support OME's translate over to speech activities.

[@agirlwithamind1]

Hey, wondering why your development chart looks different than the one your link takes me to. The R sound is in number 5 on the linked one. Eek! My child is 7 and can’t say R well!

[@TheSpeechScoop]

The speech norms recently changed in late 2020 (after this video was filmed) and now the age is 5 for /r/. :( I have some r videos you can check out or reach out to me at [e-mail] for virtual therapy or consultation options! We can get that r shaped up in no time!

[@chrisdoodle9426]

I have trouble with my R's, lots of times it sounds like I am doing W's with R's or I am making a L sound. A example is when I say rake, it sounds like I am saying lake. Another example is when I make a re sound, It sound like we.

[@JayeshGadhave]

Does this also helps adults or is it only for kids? My dad had a lungs surgery and he didn’t went through speech therapy. He has difficulty in pronunciation.

[@TheSpeechScoop]

It would depend. If he has had a stroke or some sort of impairment that impacted his oral motor movement ability (neurologically) then yes, oral motor exercises could help when paired with true words!

[@rit00div]

my kid having speech sounds problem as he can't say ph sound phone is tone .smile is mile how can we improve this.he has large tonsil

[@Jesusyes-um6no]

You would make a good rapper

[@aicfy]

Hi. My son is autistic. He started speaking many words meaningfully like Cow, Dog, etc. but when I ask him what's this he never answers. This is happening from 3 the last 3-4 months. Can you please tell us what should we do? We are from India and we already don't listen to his gesture requests.

[@emilyrichards7595]

Okay, but what do oral motor exercises to "strengthen" when it isn't EBP? Also, speech sound norms were updated in 2018. The sheet you are showing is outdated!

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Hey Emily, thanks for the comment. I realize that some therapists, specifically those not trained in PROMPT therapy techniques do not use or support the use of oral motor exercises since they are not EBP. In my experience, when working with parents and children, it has been extremely helpful for me to pinpoint the oral motor movements and range of motion difficulties that a client may have simply by using oral motor exercises. Additionally, all strengthening exercises are used in true word practices and as seen in treatment for CAS, excessive oral motor movements in the same positions and sequencing help rebuild neurons for oral motor speech disorders. This is why I use them and promote them. BUT, to each their own! The speech norms were also updated in 2021, but also every state and many school systems use their own norm charts. If you want to attach an updated norm or make your own video with information regarding speech norms and not using oral motor movements, feel free! Thanks!

[@melindasnyder680]

Our son is have problems with s, z, th, sh, ch, and r per school speech language pathologist. He is 5 years old with ADHD. Can you help me 😊

[@liyu74]

My son can’t stretch or stick out his toung I took him for toung tie check up and they told me he doesn’t have toung tie but I am worried about it because his language is delayed what can I do please

[@TheSpeechScoop]

I would ask his current speech language pathologist to take a look! Sometimes ties won't affect speech patterns and productions, but sometimes they do, better to ask a therapist and then possibly see another dentist/pediatrician or ENT for a second opinion.

[@Weneedunderstanding]

My child is having a hard time saying l and shes almost 6

[@babyibrahimabid5326]

What if my son can’t kiss what should i do

[@aerofrost3428]

Hi! My child has cerebral palsy and he is having difficulty eating. When he chews, food spills from his mouth. I also noticed his tongue can only protrude. He cant move his tongue in other directions. He also cant use straw and blow. How could I help him😩

[@TheSpeechScoop]

He definitely needs feeding therapy & also likely physical therapy for core strength

[@drizzyfake3601]

Febe from friends 😍

[@samhitamahata7520]

Ma'm. For a 10 year old with hypotonic upper lips what can we do? When the child speaks there is no lip movement.

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Can you send me a video of him talking to my Instagram so I can help?

[@samhitamahata7520]

@@TheSpeechScoop yes mam thank you

[@Rittlue]

My son is 5. We can understand him but many people comment that they can't understand what he is saying. According to the age chart, he is not behind. However, he gets frustrated when people don't understand him. Will these exercises help him to be clearer? Or is there something else we can try?

[@TheSpeechScoop]

These exercises do not help with speech intelligibility in that sense - are there any major patterns (phonological processes) that he is demonstrating? Such as stopping? That can highly impact speech intelligibility, but working on a few target sounds using continuous air flow techniques would be be helpful for a child who stops. What are his errors?

[@momsmushroomsjodyfoster5786]

My grandson is 7 and he's nearly impossible to understand! He tends to switch out the L sound with the w sound can't produce the R sound no matter what. How can I teach him? Plz help he's startling to get teased :((

[@TheSpeechScoop]

I have several videos on R sound! Check out one of those for the exact cues!

[@Love4Jesus25]

My son has trouble with F J C K

[@shuhaib2332]

How many minutes we want hold pen between lips?? Pls reply

[@TheSpeechScoop]

It depends on age & how long the child / adult can do it currently. It’s just to help with motor planning & coordination / sequencing! :)

[@shuhaib2332]

@@TheSpeechScoop iam 19 so how many times i want to do this!! :)

[@TheSpeechScoop]

@@shuhaib2332 how is your lip strength, coordination & sequencing in general? Poor, good, or great? What sound are your working on?

[@shuhaib2332]

@@TheSpeechScoop I can't pronounce sentences that start with the letter p ..

[@TheSpeechScoop]

@@shuhaib2332 do 30 seconds to 1 min 5 timers per day. & see if you can start to do initial /p/ words or /p/ in isolation

[@MsCeeCee26]

I’m struggling with my kid talking on one side of the mouth. For example my 6 year old always talked fine as far as her mouth movement. Now all of a sudden she’s starting to talk on one of the mouth. It’s very frustrating and I notice it’s certain sounds or words where it really comes out such as the L sound. This happened out of the blue which puzzles me.

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Oh that’s definitely interesting! Try to do some exercises to see if she has mobility and coordination in the other side

[@bintarianjarwati4486]

Please help me Kelly! How can I do oral motor exercises for children with hypersensitivity? They always refuse when I try to use your technique. Anyway, thank you so much for all of your videos, please stay healthy! :)

[@TheSpeechScoop]

I probably would not recommend doing the oral motor exercises for children with hypersensitivity! I would probably stick to speech sound hand cues, which I just put out a video on earlier this week!!! Be sure to check out the latest video because this will help your child to be able to differentiate between the speech sounds visually

[@jaidonwinningham8465]

Hi Kelly, just wanted to let you know that using NSOMEs is no longer evidence-based practice. This article explains this well: Lof, G. L., & Watson, M. (2010). Five reasons why nonspeech oral motor exercises (NSOME) do not work. Perspectives on School-Based Issues, 11(4), 109-117. If you're a parent reading this comment, the techniques described in this video are not backed by solid research.

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Totally! Thanks! I have it in the description but thank you for the reference! I still use them, but not “non speech” oral motor exercises, I use them in the words to help with discrimination or tongue, lip & jaw placement & for sequencing & coordination! To each either own though! Thanks for the comment!

[@sandracalero5654]

HI Jaidon, I see many actors doing tongue exercises before every scene. Somehow it helps them. Science many times do not back things that we all know are true or that people have used for years and work, instead, they are still on the back of the burner. Only a profesional who works on a specific field can really tell what might help or not, because of their experience. You have to try, if they don’t work for you, at least you had a new fun interaction with your toddler that will probably help him/her with their speech.

[@CourtneyBrimm]

Yes! Using OM activities in the context of speech production is completely appropriate. Just like saying a word with no referent wouldn't be very useful, context is key! You do a great job. I wish I had half your energy. 😂

[@MariemadeleineDahin]

I don't know how to articulate well

[@kidglort3781]

It's not just moms who want their child to speak well.

[@Bunny-3-b7j]

My child is 5 , he used to pronounce words like strong and grass correctly but suddenly he has started pronouncing them very different like starong and garass, . Please advise how can I help him .

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Hi there, this is called “epenthesis” when a child adds in another sound that’s not supposed to be there. You can replace that sound with the /h/ sound to get him back in the habit of turning his voice off (not producing that sound) or you can write out each sound on post it’s & touch them as you say it to help!

[@Bunny-3-b7j]

@@TheSpeechScoop thanks a lot ! Can you please give me an example.

[@braynhilton5300]

I know treatment to assist recovery from Autism spectrum and speech delay completely without side effects

[@himanshusoni8889]

Hello mam

[@ashedits4739]

You look like Angela from mr robot

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Lol! I googled her! Interesting! Thanks!

[@ashedits4739]

@@TheSpeechScoop you haven't watched this

[@StarOasis26]

That's cute with the hat but I think you need a timeout 😉

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Thanks for watching!

[@MariemadeleineDahin]

I c'ant articulate well

[@cinnamongirl3070]

Love all these suggestions except holding sugar against the teeth.

[@tuk7777]

You speak very fast😏

[@TheSpeechScoop]

I know! I’m sorry!!

[@zucarih]

go to speech secrets

[@rachelmcdowell6367]

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[@Jhunjhunuwala1]

Hi...dear your rate of speed is very high. ..if u teach this way ,.., difficult for child to learn.....

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Hi there! Thank you for the comment & for watching. I totally agree. I do get excited during these videos & start talking super fast! However, in sessions I use WAY less words & speak much slower but more animation!

[@meetethan1857]

Jesus Christ is Lord and King 👑

[@Jenrajni]

I am a licensed and practicing SLP. Oral motor exercises do not improve speech sound production. There is no evidence for the use of these exercises to improve speech, and this video is very misleading to families who are unaware of current research and best practice.

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Hey Jennifer, thanks for the comment. I do not mean to mislead anyone, as oral motor exercises have proven to be very effective in helping my clients recognize tongue placement, movement and coordination skills & deficits. As you know, If a child is unable to lift their tongue, they will not be able to produce a variety of sounds. Helping them understand movement, coordination & tongue placement are beneficial for all of the clients ive worked with, but I appreciate your response, as you are correct, ASHA no longer states that there is evidence of oral motor exercises being beneficial, but I also believe there are not enough studies in this area! I hope to one day do a study on this as it’s helped me a lot!

[@TheSpeechScoop]

I have added a disclaimer! 👍🏽

[@dorisflamenco7524]

I agree with you. I just finished grad school and I did my case study on OMEs. Research has shown that they are not effective to treat speech sound disorders but sadly the majority of SLPs implement it.

[@allenzalwango3042]

Please share what works then, I would appreciate 🙏

[@jessiedemontiney8969]

What recommendations do you have for producing better sounds?

[@EE33339]

Just show us the exercises sheesh

[@TheSpeechScoop]

Thanks for watching

[@twdavis1978]

Slow down!!!