Rock the R: Practical Strategies for Tackling the /r/ Sound with Lindsey Hockel

Speech sound expert Lindsey Hockel joins us to break down her favorite tools, techniques, and mindset shifts for teaching the /r/ sound. From biofeedback to self-rating strategies, she offers evidence-based ways to engage students and make meaningful, measurable progress.

Explore Conversation

Lindsey explains why /r/ is notoriously difficult to teach—and why it can vary so much across students and settings. She shares common misconceptions and encourages SLPs to revisit the basics of anatomy and perception.

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Guests

Lindsey Hockel
M.S., CCC-SLP
Lindsey Hockel, MS, CCC-SLP, is a Texas-based Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in the R sound. In her private practice, she solely treats students who struggle with R. Lindsey is also the founder of Rock the R®, which provides materials, resources, and professional development dedicated to helping SLPs feel confident in their ability to crush their R goals.

Learning Objectives

Explore how biofeedback tools can help students see and feel what’s going on.
Learn about principles of motor learning
Unpack ways to simplify or scaffold productions based on the student’s current skill set.

Rock the R: Practical Strategies for Tackling the /r/ Sound with Lindsay Hockel: FREE!
Speech sound expert Lindsay Hockel joins us to break down her favorite tools, techniques, and mindset shifts for teaching the /r/ sound. From biofeedback to self-rating strategies, she offers evidence-based ways to engage students and make meaningful, measurable progress. Includes access to the recorded episode. No ASHA reporting offered for this episode.