A lateral lisp is a speech pattern where air escapes over the sides of the tongue, causing “slushy” or “wet” sounding /s/ and /z/ sounds.
Tongue pushes against or between teeth when speaking or swallowing. Can affect speech and dental development.
When saliva escapes the mouth past the toddler years, often from weak oral muscles or swallowing difficulties.
When a child develops communication skills more slowly than expected, having trouble understanding others, expressing themselves, or both.
“S” and “Z” sounds made with the tongue between the teeth.
Tongue pushes against or between teeth when speaking or swallowing.
Frequent saliva loss beyond the typical age.
Trouble understanding and/or using spoken language.
