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The Speech Buddies Set is the best value. It includes five tools that fix the R, S, SH, CH and L sounds. Each tool teaches children how to make the correct sounds by using targets that train proper tongue placement.

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  •  Child Age: 6
    Location: Michigan
    Product: Set of 5

    /s/ is a great tool by

    I had very good luck with the /s/ buddy for tongue placement. The /r/ was trickier to use on the first try and I haven't had time to get back to the training videos.
  • Child Age: 6
    Location: Wilmington
    Product: Set of 5

    S worked the best; liked using with Bitsboard App by

    I purchased all 5 and have used the /r/ and ""ch"" with a 6 year old client and the /s/ with a 7 year old client. The /s/ speech buddy has the made the difference in helping to correct an interdental placement of /s/. Although I had used coarticulation and other forms of feedback, the speech buddy was the tool that helped the client correct their placement. The /r/ speech buddy has not been as successful. The 6 year old has not yet produced a strong /r/ sound. As for the ""ch"", it was also very successful in assisting the client for tongue placement and the client achieved a very strong ""ch"" sound within a few demonstrations and use of the speech buddy. They are easy to use. The materials have clear illustrations as well as the videos which were sent. I have also downloaded the Bitsboard products which I love. I show those on my iPad so clients can practice their sounds
  • Child Age: 4-12
    Location: Greenville, SC
    Product: Set of 5

    A "must have" for your speech tool box! by

    I am a pediatric speech-language pathologist working in an outpatient hospital clinic. I have used speech buddies for at least a year now with great outcomes for teaching placement of articulation sounds. Some sounds, especially "r", are extremely difficult to show or describe correct oral motor placement for production and speech buddies give tactile input to show exactly where your tongue should be for each sound. It is not a "quick fix", but it is a very helpful addition to your bag of tricks as a speech pathologist.
  • Child Age: 11
    Location: Ketchikan, Alaska
    Product: Set of 5

    Response was even better than expected by

    We are just getting started with our Speech Buddies but so far the response has been even better than expected. My 5th grade students using the /r/ and /s/ speech buddies were able to produce standard sounds on nearly the first try! I have not tried the others yet but very pleased so far.
  • Child Age: 10+
    Location: Rapid City
    Product: Set of 5

    /r/ buddy has worked wonders by

    The /r/ buddy has worked wonders for a kiddo who I had tried nearly everything I could think of. I am very pleased with that. I would however, like better instructions for the ch buddy.
  • Child Age: 8
    Location: Lincoln City
    Product: Set of 5

    These really work by

    These really work. I have only tried the Speech Buddies only with students who have not had success with other methods. At first, my students were reluctant to put the Buddies in their mouths. But with some reassuarnce, they were williing to try. Wiithin 2-3 trials with the Buddies, my students were experiencing success with sounds that had previously frustrated them (and me). These are clever devices. I will be ordering another set for my practice.
  • Child Age: 8
    Location: Waterford
    Product: Set of 5

    /r/ is always a struggle by

    I love the ease of the tools. It's much easier for the students to feel where there tongue is instead of explaining it. The biggest struggle, however, is the /r/ tool. It takes a lot of practice for my studetns. I have only been using it for about a month and 50% of my students can correctly say that sound with the tool.
  • Child Age: 6
    Location: Van Buren
    Product: Set of 5

    My students LOVE them by

    My students LOVE to use speech buddies and I LOVE to use them because we are seeing quick progress. Definitely recommend trying speech buddies!
  • Child Age: 4-5 years
    Location: Morristown
    Product: Set of 5

    Great for Tongue Placement by

    These often assist with tongue placement; tongue thrusters may need a harder substance in the buddy because they can still thrust on the /s/
  • Child Age: 6
    Location: Hattiesburg, MS
    Product: Set of 5

    Wish I used these earlier by

    Saw progress in just a few weeks.
  • Child Age: 6-7 year olds
    Location: Arvada, CO
    Product: Set of 5

    Tactile cues for stimulability by

    Very helpful for students who are not stimulable for their sounds. It helps them understand placement with tactile cues instead of verbal or visual cues.
  • Child Age: 6-7
    Location: Sacramento, CA
    Product: Set of 5

    Pleased once I finally bought them by

    I first heard of them and saw them at the ASHA Schools Conference in Long Beach. I could not stop thinking about them. I have sooo many kids with /s/ and /r/ difficulties and so many of them I can't seem to get them over that hurdle of consistent tongue positioning. I kept thinking that I wanted to get them but was stopped by the price. Many times I would look at your website and would go as far as filling out my cart to order but then would not follow through because I just didn't think I could afford it. Finally, some time afterwards, mostly out of frustration I went ahead and ordered the set of 5 personally. When I got them and tried them I was very pleased. They worked for many of the students, some they did not. I work at two schools and was pleased enough with them to use the little funds I had left at my school to order another, a single /r/. Since that order I now have a SLPA working with me and she tried them and LOVED them. So I had the school purchase the /r/ for her and most recently I personally bought an /s/ for her. When I show them to parents and teachers too, they are quite impressed. Cleaning can be a hassle (you know, one more thing to do in our already busy schedules). It would be nice to either has some kind of disposable cover or to have the tips removable so each child could have their own. I would use them even more and would buy tips for all my kids. In any case you have a very good product. I think they are great. My goal over the summer is to look more seriously at your website as I notice you have many helpful hints and even exercises, etc.
  • Child Age: 9
    Location: Newark, DE
    Product: Set of 5

    Amazing! by

    Used the /s/ and /sh/ to teach placement with a 9 year exhibiting severe lateralized productions. He achieved correct placement in one session, and by the second session, he was able to quickly move to word level productions without the Speech Buddy. After 10, 30 minute sessions with parent training involved, this student is consistently using correct productions in conversation. Amazing!
  • Child Age: 6-7
    Location: Buford, GA
    Product: Set of 5

    I have had excellent success with the R Speech Buddy! by

    I am enjoying having Speech Buddies in my oral placement tool box as another tactile means to assist in achieving correct oral musculature placement. I have had excellent success with the R Speech Buddy!
  • Child Age: 8-9
    Location: Highland Park, NJ
    Product: Set of 5

    They have already become my buddies. We're inseparable! by

    I was initially skeptical...and afraid to pull them out, thinking I'd be all confused about how to use them. But, they are so simple (brilliantly simple) and straightforward (brilliantly straightforward). I have a very apraxic kid and I had to admit I use the /l/ speech buddy to help my guy find all of his tongue tip-to-alveolar ridge sounds. Before, I might use my gloved finger and got chomped a couple of times. The /r/ speech buddy is so cool...a student learns the /r/ by uncoiling the strip with his/her tongue. I will be turning to these guys repeatedly for the rest of my speech therapy career. They have already become my buddies. We're inseparable!
  • Child Age: 8
    Location: Madison WI
    Product: Set of 5

    Starting out by

    I'm still getting used to it and trying it out with various students. I have yet to use the computer portion of the program.
  • Child Age: 6-7
    Location: Fort Smith, AR
    Product: Set of 5

    I love these by

    I love these. They have helped so much.
  • Child Age: 8-9
    Location: Riverside, CA
    Product: Set of 5

    The speech buddies are incredibly effective by

    The speech buddies are incredibly effective and allow the users to progress faster than with other traditional methods.
  • Child Age: 4-13
    Location: Greenville, Sc
    Product: Set of 5

    Excellent tools for speech tool box by

    I'm a speech language pathologist working with children in an outpatient clinic. I see children with a wide variety of speech disorders including apraxia of speech, articulation and phonological disorders, expressive and receptive language disorders, voice disorders, fluency disorders, and oral motor disorders. I recently tried Speech Buddies and I am so happy that I did! First, I think it's important to realize that nothing in speech therapy is an "immediate fix". The client will need training to help him/her benefit the most from using Speech Buddies. Every person is different and for some, this will work wonderfully and for others it won't work at all. With that being said, it's an amazing instrument for your speech tool box. It is the BEST tool I have used to give tactile representation of placement for speech production. It's also excellent for home practice and carry over. I have used the /s/ buddy the most and I've had tremendous success. It is so rewarding to see a child be successful and in turn, see his/her exceitment and confidence grow when they realize he/she CAN produce the targeted sound. Thank you Speech Buddies!
  • Child Age: various
    Location: Mansfield, OH
    Product: Set of 5

    Great tool by

    It is a great tool to aid in proper placement of the oral structures for correct articulation of the target phonemes.
  • Child Age: 9
    Location: Slave Lake, Canada
    Product: Set of 5

    Haven't been sucessful by

    I purchased these for my students that I have not had success with even with numerous methods. The tools were not helpful for these students either. Hopefully, i will have more success with them with other students.
  • Child Age: 5-9
    Location: Alabama
    Product: Set of 5

    Thank you! by

    The students love how the tools are named after animals! The tactile feedback that the students' receive when using the Speech Buddies has made a remarkable difference. One of my students, who is very shy and has been self-conscious of his speech, was able to learn correct production of R sound and had a speaking part in a Reader's Theater production for parents! He did GREAT!!! Another student has learned how to say her name correctly! Imagine the joy she feels now that she does not have to be embarrassed when she tries to tell someone her name..that is HUGE! The Speech Buddies have helped to boost my students' self-confidence significantly with their improved speaking skills. I have two students who have "graduated" and three more students who are almost ready to graduate from speech after using the Speech Buddies!
  • Location: New York, NY
    Product: Set of 5

    Thank you for helping my children achieve clear speech! by

    Thank you for helping my children achieve clear speech! The Speech Buddies have made a tremendous impact on their progress in speech therapy. The children were excited to use the Speech Buddies and could see an immediate improvement. The Speech Buddies helped the children easily locate where their tongue needed to be to produce the target sounds. This made it much easier than trying unsuccessfully to remember where they achieved the best sound previously. They were able to retain the positioning after a few repetitions with the Speech Buddies! The Speech Buddies have helped the children make much faster progress. It has also alleviated frustration that can come with unsuccessful trial and error. Thank you for helping my children succeed with their speech therapy!
  • Child Age: 10
    Location: Hornbeck, LA
    Product: Set of 5

    Really helpful by

    They are easy to use and helpful in obtaining tongue placement. My kids like using them in therapy.
  • Child Age: 8
    Location: NJ
    Product: Set of 5

    Hooray for Speech Buddies! by

    One of the best tools since the creation of stickers!
  • Child Age: K
    Location: Port Alberni, BC, Canada
    Product: Set of 5

    Love these tools. by

    I have had greatest success with the /r/ tool and the /sh/ tool for lateral lispers. I would love to see a video and tool developed for the /k/ and /g/ sounds. I have 10 students in a large school who front these sounds!
  • Child Age: 6-7
    Location: Ankara, Turkey
    Product: Set of 5

    Useful by

    They are very useful but expensive.
  • Child Age: 6-9
    Location: Henderson, NV
    Product: Set of 5

    Need to give it more time by

    I need to give it more time before making a full determination. I've seen it work beautifully immediately with some of my /r/ kids but I've had no improvement with my fronted and lateralized /s/ kids.
  • Child Age: 4-5
    Location: Chicago, IL
    Product: Set of 5

    Easy to use by

    Easy to use, not sure how much of an impact they're making yet.
  • Child Age: 6-7
    Location: Brookland, AR
    Product: Set of 5

    Love them!!! by

    The tactile reinforcement that the children are receiving is eye opening for them. They get excited when they produce the phoneme correctly for the first time after struggling for so long. Then the students want to work longer. Speech Buddies are wonderful!!
  • Child Age: 12
    Location: Baldwin, WI
    Product: Set of 5

    Not sure I'm using correctly by

    This is still relatively new to me, but I am hoping there are some tips to try when the /r/ production sounds distorted.
  • Child Age: 8
    Location: Lucerne, CA
    Product: Set of 5

    Pretty amazing by

    Only used /s/ and /r/ buddy but students were able to achieve correct production for the first time!
  • Child Age: 10
    Location: Dothan/AL
    Product: Set of 5

    Mixed results by

    My kids have not been successful with the /r/ and "ch" tool. They have been successful with the /s/ buddy.
  • Child Age: 10+
    Location: Las Vegas, NV
    Product: Set of 5

    Worked well for specific targets by

    Product so far has worked well for specific targets with kids that do not have motor coordination issues or severe cognitive delays. Still in progress testing the product on all sounds.
  • Child Age: 4-5
    Location: Brisbane, Queensland
    Product: Set of 5

    Unique tool to use by

    I really love that the speech buddies are a unique tool to use to help us development speech. I have found that they help children position articulators in a way that other strategies can not do.
  • Child Age: 4-5
    Location: Brooklyn, NY
    Product: Set of 5

    Helps many children by

    Helps many children, but doesn't work for all.
  • Child Age: 8-9
    Location: Bountiful, UT
    Product: Set of 5

    The Speech Buddies worked!! by

    They are expensive. That said, they worked! I had two students that had been very unsuccessful producing /r/ in isolation and two other students that had been very unsuccessful producing /s/ in the correct position no matter what we tried. The Speech Buddies worked!!! All of us are very happy.
  • Child Age: 7
    Location: Hartford
    Product: Set of 5

    Worked in 3 sessions by

    I used this right away with a 2nd grade student with fronting S errors and R distortions. After just 3 sessions, she could repeat her target words without using the speech buddy.
  • Child Age: 4
    Location: USA
    Product: Set of 5

    Remarkable! by

    Today was a remarkable day thanks to Speech Buddies. Today was the first day one of my students was able to say their name! Their intelligibility brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for making such incredible tools!
  • Child Age: All
    Location: OH
    Product: Set of 5

    Won't be disappointed by

    Because many articulation problems occur with tongue placement, which is difficult to describe visually or verbally, Speech Buddies provide a unique and successful opportunity for children to get instant feedback.I strongly recommend using it as a tool during therapy – you won’t be disappointed!
  • Child Age: All
    Location: TX
    Product: Set of 5

    Helps in Therapy by

    Speech Buddies tools have helped the children I work with learn how to place the tongue and it has shortened their time in therapy.
  • Child Age: All
    Location: MN
    Product: Set of 5

    Highly Recommended by

    I like the fact that there are finally devices (besides the flavored tongue blade, mirrors, straws, etc.) that can help elicit some of the most challenging of sounds (R, S, L, SH, CH).  In addition, these tools enable good placement and production while vocalizing meaningful sounds, syllables and words (unlike  oral-motor exercises which address strengthening and placement but not meaningful speech production). I would highly recommend Speech Buddies to speech therapists who want to add a new form of technology to their therapy repertoire. I would personally recommend this device to a parent who was working along with a speech therapist.
  • Child Age: All
    Location: Washington
    Product: Set of 5

    So Grateful for Your Tools by

     I am working with an articulation client this quarter (/s, z/ and post-vocalic /r/) and I have been blown away by how much the /r/ speech buddy helped me with shaping and successive treatment!  All our first and second year grad students are jumping to use the buddies in their own session with their kids too.  We're giving them a try with typically-developing artic kiddos as well as some motor speech kiddos, and people have been loving them so far.  Granted, they're not for everyone (or sometimes it takes some initial treatment before they become functional and appropriate), but they are FANTASTIC tools for giving kids a clear, overt tactile plan for getting their tongue in the right place and motor pattern for making awesome sounds.  I just want you to know how appreciative and thankful I am for you guys sending them out for us to use.  
  • Child Age: All
    Location: USA
    Product: Set of 5

    Great for Treatment Resistant Patients by

    I am a Speech Pathologist and have used Speech Buddies on new patients and treatment resistant patients, including those with articulation and phonological delays/disorders and dyspraxia and have seen great results. Several of my clients receiving accent reduction have also benefited significantly from using these tools. Preliminary evidence, as well as my own anecdotal evidence obtained using these tactile biofeedback tools, has done nothing other than begin to convince me of how effective Speech Buddies can be.
  • Child Age: All
    Location: USA
    Product: Set of 5

    Supporting the SLP Community by

    Thanks much for supporting the SLP community and the parents working at home. Not everyone can afford private therapy each week; however, it’s great to at least consult sites like yours to supplement school services or periodic sessions with a private therapist who can guide you. I have lots of homeschool families who come in for guidance even if their child doesn’t qualify for public services. The school eligibility guidelines provide limited services to a small number of students; SLP’s in the school can’t possibly serve everyone who would benefit form services and this is where private consultations help. We are also much more likely to recommend speech buddies because school SLP’s have more limited budgets and don’t see many kids individually. Kids are self-conscious with the speech buddies if others are watching so it may be less effective in groups at schools.
  • Child Age: All
    Location: PA
    Product: Set of 5

    Great Results! by

    I was introduced to Speech Buddies at the ASHA conference. As soon as I saw the research results from their study, I knew I had to have them! What a wonderful tool for tactile feedback it has been for teaching kids how to correct such things as lateral lisps, depalatization of sh for s (you can use the tools to help kids feel the difference), and the ch tool can be used to elicit velars k and g by pushing down the tongue. My school principal gave me a glowing review for my observation when he saw how helpful technology is in speech practice (ipad apps and Speech Buddies--great combo!) Definately has helped me to "graduate" more students this year! Highly recommend for all SLPs!!
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Speech Buddies Connect and Speech Buddies Games allow users to communicate with other users on the platform. We define users as “speech-language pathologists,” or “speech therapists,” and “parents.” The intention of Speech Buddies Connect is to allow parents looking for speech therapy services for their children to contact and communicate with licensed Speech-Language Pathologists who provide speech services. Speech Buddies Games allows students to practice online exercises that can help improve their speech and articulation. Speech Buddies Games can be used by Students, Parents, and Speech-Language Pathologists.

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