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Speech Disorders are conditions that affect a person's ability to speak clearly. There are several types of disorders.

Stuttering is when kids repeat a letter or sound like "ssssssnake."

Cluttering is when words rush out in bursts or pause in the wrong place.

Articulation Disorders include substituting "w" for "r" or "th" for "s" or "z" and omitting sounds or adding sounds to words.

Apraxia is a problem between the brain and the muscles that form speech sounds into words.

Kids with speech difficulties may also have hearing problems or problems with the lips, teeth, or jaw. When these are corrected, speech may improve quickly.

Treatments include breathing exercises, tips to relax the muscles when speaking, posture control, and voice exercises.

All sites submitted to this category must be designed for use by kids / teens and provide information on or about speech disorders, in general or specific problems.

Websites designed for parents or teachers, or to sell products or services, will not be accepted.

English-only sites. Sites in other languages should be submitted to the appropriate category in /International.