Monmouth Speech & Cognition

11/19/2025

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!

We will be opening a second location in Manalapan New Jersey this coming December! We are thrilled about this growth and can’t wait to share more details with you all❤️

11/15/2025

Here’s a great article that expands on the importants of speech therapy for young voices!

Grasping the importance of speech therapy can be a pivotal moment for many parents. Call us today to learn more

11/11/2025

It all starts with a single word! 🏡 Introducing "The Power of Labeling" and how naming simple objects during play unlocks so much more than just vocabulary.

Swipe through to see the journey 👉

11/08/2025

Meet Rebecca - one of our wonderful speech therapists! She specializes in early language development and articulation and brings warmth, creativity, and expertise to every session. We’re so grateful to have her as part of our Monmouth Speech & Cognition family. 🩵

11/07/2025

Here’s a great video on what speech therapy is! Also ASL friendly:)

Find out what speech and language therapy is and how it can help you and your loved ones to communicate and eat, drink and swallow safely.Captions are availa...

10/30/2025

One of our patients, who’s been struggling with food pickiness is killing it at Disney!

10/29/2025

Here are 7 Speech and Language Facts about Down Syndrome you maybe didn’t know!

10/22/2025

The “R” Sound
One of the latest developing sounds , often not mastered until ages 6–7.
Requires precise tongue placement: the tongue either bunches up toward the back (bunched R) or curls slightly upward (retroflex R).
Children may substitute R with W (“wabbit” for “rabbit”) or omit it in blends (“ca” for “car”).
Fun fact: There are over 30 variations of the /r/ in English depending on the vowel (like in “car,” “ear,” “air,” “or”). That’s why it can be so stubborn!
The “S” Sound
Typically develops earlier, around 4–5 years old.
Needs precise airflow down the middle of the tongue while keeping the sides sealed with the teeth.
Common errors:
Lisping (tongue comes too far forward: “thun” for “sun”)
Distorted /s/ (air escapes on the sides, sounding “slushy”)
Fun fact: S is called a sibilant because of its hissing quality, and it’s one of the most frequent sounds in English words!

10/17/2025

Stuttering can also be sign of nervousness, people without diagnosis can stutter too sometimes but if it’s consistent it can be:
Neurological, developmental, or psychogenic

10/12/2025

Why play? Because play is a child’s language! We meet them in their world to help them find their voice. It looks like play because it is, and that’s exactly how we build crucial communication skills.

10/11/2025

Have you ever thought about becoming a Speech Pathologist? Now is a great time according to this article by Victoria University!

Discover why now is the best time to study speech pathology in Australia. Learn how to become a speech pathologist and how you can start building a rewarding, in-demand health career at VU.

10/10/2025

A little insight into Auditory Processing Disorder (APD). It’s not a hearing problem, it’s a understanding problem.