Speech Pathology Therapy

Therapy session attended to - The patient, a 7-year-old male, presented with articulation issues, specifically difficulty pronouncing 'r' and 's' sounds. The mother reported a history of speech delay and previous therapy sessions. - Past medical history includes frequent ear infections and a tonsillectomy at age 5. - The patient is currently taking a daily multivitamin and no other medications. - Social history reveals the child is in first grade and enjoys playing soccer. - No known allergies. Objective: - During the examination, the patient demonstrated difficulty with tongue placement for 'r' sounds and lateral lisping on 's' sounds. - Recent audiology test results were normal. Reports: - Previous speech therapy reports indicate progress in vocabulary but persistent articulation issues. Therapy: - Current therapy focuses on articulation exercises, including tongue placement and sound repetition. - Introduced new exercises to improve 'r' sound production. Outcome: - The patient showed improvement in 's' sound clarity but continues to struggle with 'r' sounds. Plan: - Continue with current therapy plan, increasing frequency of 'r' sound exercises. - Schedule a follow-up appointment in four weeks to assess progress. - Referral to an ENT specialist to rule out any underlying issues affecting speech.