Fluency Shaping Strategies

The ‘Turtle Talk’ Method for Teaching Kids Slow Speech

Parent and child practicing Turtle Talk slow speech at home with worksheet and timer on the table, speech therapist observing, warm natural light

The Turtle Talk method uses playful slow speech cues to teach children controlled, fluent speaking. This article explains the method, the science behind slow speech, and presents step-by-step at-home exercises, daily practice plans, and printable worksheet ideas. You’ll find age-specific…

  • 20 mins

Easy Onset Technique: A Step-by-Step Guide to Softer Speech Starts

Diverse child teen and adult practicing at‑home Easy Onset speech exercises together with worksheets phone and timer on a table

This article introduces the Easy Onset technique and a structured set of at‑home speech exercises designed to reduce stuttering and create softer speech starts. You’ll learn how the method works, practical warmups, progressive practice plans, age‑appropriate adaptations, worksheets and tracking…

  • 27 mins