Phonological Disorder Therapy

Phonological processing refers to the way children simplify or organize sounds when speaking. Some patterns are typical in toddlers, but when errors continue past the expected age, speech can become hard for others to understand. At Let’s Talk Speech and Language Therapy in Mission Viejo, our licensed speech-language pathologists provide personalized therapy to help children correct these patterns and develop clearer speech.

Clearer speech builds confidence, reduces frustration, and makes everyday communication easier at home, in school, and with peers. With more than 20 years of experience, Jill Dews, M.A., CCC-SLP, and her team use play-based, evidence-based strategies so therapy feels fun and effective for every child.

Every child begins with an evaluation to identify the sound patterns affecting speech. Our licensed speech-language pathologists then create a personalized plan based on your child’s age and needs.

Therapy sessions are fun and play-based, keeping kids motivated while they practice. Families receive simple strategies to support progress at home. Therapy may include:

• Identifying sound patterns that cause speech errors
• Targeted practice to replace incorrect patterns with accurate ones
• Games and activities that encourage repetition in a fun way
• At-home strategies so families can continue support outside the clinic

Our goal is to make therapy enjoyable while helping children achieve clearer, more confident communication step by step.