Learn & Explore
Plain-language guides on speech, practising at home and using Awaaz, for individuals, families and professionals.
14 guides
- Understanding speechWhat is articulation?How we shape speech sounds, and why some sounds take longer to get right.3 min read
- Understanding speechHow speech sounds developChildren learn sounds gradually, and some sounds usually come later than others.3 min read
- Practice at homeCreating a calm practice environmentA quiet corner, a short time and a relaxed tone make practice easier for everyone.2 min read
- Practice at homeUsing everyday words in practiceWords from daily life make practice feel meaningful, as long as it stays light.2 min read
- Practice at homePractice time is not conversation timeKeep correction inside short practice sessions so everyday talk stays easy and warm.2 min read
- For parentsEncouraging without applying pressureHow to keep practice positive so your child wants to come back to it.3 min read
- For parentsPraising effort and persistenceSpecific praise for trying helps more than praise for being right.2 min read
- For parentsWhen your child gets frustratedWhat to do when practice stops being fun.2 min read
- For parentsWhen to seek a professional assessmentSigns that it is worth talking to a speech-language therapist.3 min read
- For parentsWorking with a speech-language therapistHow Awaaz can support the plan your therapist makes.2 min read
- For adultsSetting your own speech goals as an adultChoosing goals that matter to you, and keeping practice private.3 min read
- Using AwaazGetting a recording Awaaz can analyseSimple steps that make feedback more reliable.2 min read
- Urdu resourcesUrdu in Awaaz: what is supported todayWhich Urdu sounds Awaaz can score, which it cannot yet, and why.3 min read
- For therapistsUsing Awaaz between sessionsA practical guide for speech-language therapists.3 min read