Ideas for "r"

  • Use Dum Dums sucker to facilitate tongue bowl.
  • Hold licorice crosswise by lightly biting down, don't let tongue tip touch the licorice.  This helps facilitate proper position for "r".
  • Hold licorice or popsicle stick under top molars on one side with side of tongue to strengthen tongue side and facilitate tongue elevation.  Make sure mouth is open and bottom molars aren't helping.
  • Hold licorice or popsicle stick crosswise molar to molar with sides of tongue.