How Can I Get Rid Of My Speech Impediment?

Question

I Cannot Pronounce My "R"s Probably, Is There Any Way I Get Rid Of Them without Going To A Speech Counselor? I Get Scared Of Saying Anything With An "R" In It Because I Think That People Will Laugh, No One Does, except My Stupid Brother, He Makes Fun Of Me All The Time, PLEAAAASE HELP

Answer 1

If you really don't want to go to a speech therapist, then try a dentist first.  Sometimes, people pronounce words incorrectly, b/c their mouth doesn't line up properly.  Under and over bites can cause problems.  However, if your teeth do line up properly, your best bet is to go to a speech therapist.  I went for about seven years b/c I had trouble with s, z, ch, and sh.  It isn't bad and I rather enjoyed going.  I started at twice a week for an hour and then decreased a couple of years later.  It will make a world of difference!  And if you are still in school, the school will usually pay for it.