It’s Not Just the Words You Say, It’s How Your Mouth Shapes Them
Many communication challenges—like lisps, speech delays, stuttering, or apraxia —stem from deeper issues such as oral motor dysfunction, tongue posture, and breathing patterns. That’s why our therapy goes beyond articulation. We take a holistic, whole-body approach—addressing the muscles, behaviors, and systems that impact speech.
Whether you’re navigating speech delays, sound disorders, or motor speech conditions, we uncover the root cause and build a plan that supports clear, confident communication for lasting results.
Because at The Speech Studio, Communication Starts With Function.
Clearer communication is possible—for kids, teens, and adults. We’re here to help you get there.
Common Speech Disorders We Treat
Speech Sound Disorders
How Speech Sounds Are Made
Struggling to pronounce certain sounds correctly may indicate a speech sound disorder. These disorders, such as articulation and phonological challenges, are often linked to muscle control, tongue posture, and sound formation issues.
Targeted therapy can improve oral motor skills and speech clarity, for more confident communication.
Stuttering
Disruptions In the Flow of Speech
Stuttering impacts the flow of speech, often causing anxiety and hesitation.
We focus on enhancing the ease of communication, empowering individuals to speak with greater confidence.
Lisps
Imperfect Pronunciation of /s/ and /z/ sounds
A lisp occurs when sounds like “s” and “z” are pronounced with improper tongue placement, affecting speech clarity.
Through focused therapy, tongue posture can be corrected, leading to smoother speech and greater confidence in communication.
Apraxia of Speech
How Speech Sounds Are Made
Apraxia of speech occurs when the brain has difficulty coordinating the muscle movements needed for speech, making communication challenging.
Specialized therapy focuses on rebuilding motor planning skills, improving speech production, and enhancing overall communication abilities.
If communication feels like a struggle, you’re not alone—and there is help.
Let’s uncover the why and take the first step forward, together.
Speech Delays
Why Early Intervention Matters
Addressing speech issues early helps prevent long-term complications like academic struggles, literacy delays, social anxiety, and poor self-esteem.
Early intervention lays the foundation for clear communication, empowering children to speak confidently in school and social situations.
Our therapies focus on two key areas:
For children under 4, extra training and specialized strategies are often required. This allows us to give your child the best start in both speech and overall mouth health.
Small milestones to look for:
If you didn’t catch it early—it’s never too late. Progress is always possible with the right support.
The Speech Studio has helped my child learn how to talk. I couldn’t be happier listening to what my little nugget has to say!
- Happy Parent – Manhattan Beach, CA
Book a Consultation
Are you concerned about your child’s speech development or your own communication difficulties? Schedule a consultation with us today, and let’s explore how our personalized therapies can help improve speech and overall function
Speech Disorders FAQs
Speech disorders encompass a range of conditions that affect the way we produce and process sounds. This can include articulation disorders (difficulty pronouncing sounds), fluency disorders (such as stuttering), and motor speech disorders (like apraxia). Speech disorders can stem from issues with the muscles used in speech or can be related to other factors such as hearing or neurological issues.
The timeline for improvement varies depending on the severity of the disorder and the consistency of therapy. Some individuals may show progress in a few months, while others may need longer. Regular evaluations help tailor the therapy to the client’s progress.
Some signs to watch for include difficulty pronouncing certain sounds, stuttering, delayed speech milestones, and challenges with clarity or fluency in speech. If you’re concerned, it’s a good idea to seek an assessment to identify any underlying issues.
Speech delays can be caused by several factors, including hearing issues, oral motor dysfunction, developmental delays, and environmental factors. In some cases, speech delays may be linked to other conditions like tongue ties or improper oral posture.
Speech therapy for speech disorders focuses not just on speech itself, but also on the underlying functional causes—such as oral motor issues, breathing, and tongue posture. This approach is holistic, treating the whole person to improve communication.
The timeline for improvement varies depending on the severity of the disorder and the consistency of therapy. Some individuals may show progress in a few months, while others may need longer. Regular evaluations help tailor the therapy to the client’s progress.
Areas We Serve
For your convenience , We proudly offer Teletehrapy in CA, NV, And FL
We are based in Marina del Rey and offer limited in- home services* to families in West Los Angeles:
Coaching services are available nationwide.
*Additional Travel Fees Apply