Speech Therapy Forum/Bulletin Board
Seeking help for lifelong speech impediment
Type
Speech-Language Pathology
Location
Albany, NY 12189
Description
I hope this message finds you well. I’m 31 years old and have been living with a speech impediment that primarily affects my pronunciation of the “R” sound. Over the years, I’ve learned to mask it fairly well in most social and professional situations—but it’s always been a source of personal frustration and self-consciousness. This isn’t the more common distortion where “R” is replaced with a “W” sound. My issue seems to be more nuanced, but it continues to hold me back.

I’ve reached a point in my life where I’m committed to working through this challenge. I’m writing to ask if you work with adults who struggle with articulation—particularly the /r/ sound. Could it be anatomical, neurological, or even something like a tongue posture issue? I’d really appreciate any insight you might have, including what an evaluation would look like and what treatment options or procedures may be available.

If you think you might be able to help, I would love to schedule an initial consultation and discuss availability. I currently have NYSHIP Insurance, the Empire plan

Thank you so much for your time and consideration.
Urgency
Within weeks
Frequency
Regularly scheduled
Posted
4/11/2025
View Phone
Reply to Post
Latest Bulletin Board Posts
SpeechTherapyNext is a directory of thousands of licensed speech-language pathologists and communication specialists offering comprehensive speech, language, and swallowing services for children, teens, and adults. In addition to traditional speech therapy, you’ll find experts in voice therapy, fluency/stuttering intervention, articulation and phonological disorders, language development, social communication, accent modification, cognitive-communication therapy, feeding and swallowing support, and other specialized areas designed to enhance communication skills and overall quality of life.

Whether you’re seeking early childhood intervention, improving speech clarity, reducing stuttering, strengthening expressive or receptive language skills, managing post-stroke or neurological communication challenges, or supporting a loved one with developmental or learning differences, a skilled speech therapist can help build confidence, improve communication, and foster meaningful progress.

Start your journey toward clearer, more effective communication today with SpeechTherapyNext.