How To Get Rid Of A Lisp – Speech Problem No More

Lisps are not dangerous for the health however they may affect one’s self-esteem negatively. People who have this speech problem usually receive negative comments and embarrassment from people around them. You can get rid of a lisp using the following steps. 
Determine the situation. People do not experience lisps all the time. Most often than not, there are only several situations where it happens such as when a person is nervous or too excited. You need to determine the instances your experience it in order to get rid of it more effectively. If you know when it will happen, you can just avoid such situations to avoid the occurrence as well. 
Speak slowly. The moment you try to speak fast, your speech becomes more unclear because it will seem like you are eating the words that you are saying. At all times, try to speak slowly but not too slow that you sound sleepy. Speaking at a slower pace will help you pronounce and enunciate the words more properly. This is most beneficial when you need to talk in front of a crowd. If you speak slower than the usual, the words that will come out of your mouth will become clearer to the ears.
Get help. Since lisps are quite common, there have been some studies and methods created in order to help people who experience them. One popular method is the smile method. In here, all you have to do is to talk or read aloud while putting up a big smile. This will seem unnatural at first but it helps. You need to do it in private – alone or with people you trust - because doing it in front of many people will make you look a little strange. This method will help your tongue get used to moving to different parts of your mouth. It will be helpful to do it at least 30 minutes a day. 
Locate a speech expert. For most people, there are only a set of sounds that are difficult for them to pronounce. For instance, there are people who have difficulty in pronouncing “s” and “z.” It is helpful to isolate the sounds that are difficult for you in order to know what and where to focus on. Speech experts can help you in identifying them and can also help you with the correct pronunciation. 
Practice constantly. This is probably the best way to get rid of a lisp. If you practice a lot, your jaw and tongue will become more comfortable in moving and producing different types of sounds. Every time you have a chance, grab some books or magazines then read them aloud. You can practice in front of your friend or in front of a mirror. You can also record yourself on audio or video in order to determine if there are improvements on your speech. 
These are just some of the useful ways on how you can eliminate lisps. Remember that the way you talk has a big impact on your reputation or on how people view you. You need to address speech problems promptly in order to look and talk smartly and more professionally.