S Sound Solutions: Cracking the Code for /s/ and S-Clusters

S Sound Solutions: Cracking the Code for /s/ and S-Clusters” is a practical, evidence-based course designed to help speech-language pathologists master elicitation and treatment of /s/ and cluster targets. Through clear instruction, demonstrations, and functional strategies, participants will learn how to refine tongue placement, airflow control, and sequencing skills to achieve accurate, consistent, and confident /s/ productions that carry over beyond the therapy room.

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This course was live on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. ET. The replay is available through Feb. 6, 2026. ASHA submittal is due Feb. 15.

This course explores evidence-based strategies for eliciting accurate /s/ productions and shaping S-clusters in children with speech sound disorders. Participants will learn practical techniques to improve tongue placement, airflow, and sequencing to promote clear, consistent, and generalized /s/ productions in therapy.

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Presenters

Shelby Ford
M.S., CCC-SLP
Shelby Ford, M.S., CCC-SLP is a pediatric speech-language pathologist and owner of Shelby the SLP, LLC in New Jersey, specializing in speech sound disorders and functional, engaging therapy. She is also the Director of Marketing for Bjorem Speech Publications and a national presenter known for creative, practical approaches to therapy.

Learning Objectives

Describe the articulatory features and motor patterns required for accurate /s/ production and common error patterns seen in children with speech sound disorders.
Demonstrate effective elicitation techniques to establish accurate /s/ and S-cluster productions through shaping, placement cues, and airflow control.
Develop evidence-based therapy plans that promote generalization of /s/ and S-clusters across word positions and conversational contexts.

Agenda

5 minutes	Introduction & Overview
10 minutes	Understanding the Sound System
20 minutes	Elicitation Strategies & Therapy Techniques
15 minutes	Practice and Functional Application
10 minutes	Carryover, Q&A, and Wrap-Up

Disclosures

Financial:	Owner of Shelby the SLP, LLC. and part-time salaried employee of Bjorem Publications.
Non-Financal:	Member of ASHA and NJSHA
Content:	Shelby has no additional content information to disclose.

ASHA

This course is offered for .1 ASHA CEUs, Intermediate Level, Professional Area

To earn ASHA CEUs you must complete the courses by viewing them, provide course feedback, pass the exams with a score of 80 or more, provide your ASHA credentials, and confirm submission.

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