Speech sound disorders (SSDs) are very common in children ages 3 to 9 receiving speech services in the educational setting. There are few research articles on the effects of auditory, motor, and other multi-sensory treatments on the acquisition of speech sounds in children diagnosed with SSDs. While some research exists that supports the positive correlation between motor-based treatment and SSDs, there is a need for more research to examine the outcomes in children with SSDs in the educational setting. The combination of tactile-kinesthetic, visual, and verbal prompts proved to be very effective in increasing auditory and visual accuracy of speech sound errors. The purpose of this research study was to determine the effect of kinesthetic movements and the acquisition of speech sounds in error compared to the traditional approach.
