/l/ in the final position

Practice the /l/ sound with these words:

"apple," and ...

"table."

To practice /l/ at the phrase level, have your child name the different types of apples at the store.  Simple targets may include "red apple," and "green apple."  More complex targets may include "granny smith apple," and "gala apple."  Printed names of the apples on the signs may be helpful for higher level naming.

To practice /l/ at the sentence level, have your child tell you what activities she can do at a table.  Targets may include, "I eat at the table," "I color at the table," and "I talk at the table."

To practice /l/ in conversation, ask you child how to set the table for dinner.  Targets may include, "I put plates on the table.  Then, I put glasses on the table.  Next, I put napkins on the table...."

To cue for the /l/ sound, remind your child to touch the tip of her tongue to the top of her mouth (specifically to touch ridge that is behind her upper teeth).  Some techniques for /l/ practice advocate dipping a Q-tip in a tasty substance, then rubbing it on the ridge; when the child makes the /l/ sound, she will taste the flavor.  Apple juice or cider may work.  She can practice saying  "apple" while also tasting it.  Clever!