Speech therapy massage of the tongue, face and hands for children at home: exercises for the development of speech

The appearance in the family of a small copy of mom or dad causes joy and tenderness. First, you look at his every fold and dash, and then you look forward to when he says the first word. As long as the baby only gurgles, there is no reason to worry. Growing up, the baby begins to master speech skills, but the development of the child is always individual. It may happen that your treasure will encounter certain difficulties in mastering speech. Apparent delay or various defects require timely correction. For the last ten years, in speech therapy, they have resorted to massage of the child's tongue - this massage is aimed at eliminating various articulation disorders and speech defects in children.

Speech therapy massage is a very effective procedure that is aimed at developing problematic areas of the tongue and improving articulation

In what cases is it applied?

Massage is an ancient method of treating various ailments. Studying the human body, doctors from many countries found special points, by pressing which many diseases could be cured. The speech therapy version of massage for children works on the same principle. Certain points of the tongue, lips, ear lobes, cheeks and hands are subjected to manual influence. Such a massage is prescribed for children when they are diagnosed with the following congenital or acquired abnormalities:

• partial loss or slight impairment of voice;
• various speech defects;
• hypertonicity of the facial muscles (more in the article:);
• uncontrolled salivation;
• dysarthria (limited mobility of the lips, tongue, palate);
• problems in the development of articulatory muscles;
• (all types);
• strong tension of the facial muscles, causing pathology of pronunciation.

Speech defects in a child require correction, otherwise in the future they will become a serious problem, an obstacle to many activities. Massage is one of the most effective ways to correct articulation.

What problems does massage correct?

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Speech therapy massage is represented by several types: probe massage by Novikova, massage according to Dyakova, Prikhodko, Krause. Using various techniques and techniques, they all perform the following tasks:

• normalize the tone and motility of the articulatory apparatus;
• increase the duration and force of exhalation;
• develop fine motor skills and hand manipulation;
• develop the rhythm of limb movement and breathing;
• develop visual differentiated movements;
• stimulate kinetic movements;
• improve emotional reactions;
• contribute to the development of manipulation of hands with objects;
• reduce the severity of stuttering (more in the article:);
• reduce manifestation.

Of course, the greatest effect is achieved when speech therapy massage is carried out by a trained specialist. If you do not have the opportunity to contact a specialist, you can learn some of the techniques of speech therapy massage on your own.

We have prepared for you a description of simple exercises that you can perform at home.

Hand massage techniques

Scientific evidence of the connection between fine motor skills and speech skills was obtained by physicians as early as the 14th century. The studies undertaken have shown that fine motor skills of the fingers are in direct connection with the functions of the brain. Scientists have also identified areas of responsibility for each finger of the hands:

• large is associated with the brain;
• index is responsible for the stomach;
• medium affects the spine and intestines;
• nameless helps the liver;
• the little finger works on the heart.

We will begin our training with finger exercises, especially since speech therapy finger massage is safe and beneficial for everyone, it can also be performed on a newborn baby (see also:). It simultaneously contributes to the development of fine motor skills in children. Before you start massaging your baby's hands, let's take care of the hygiene of our own hands - be sure to disinfect them with alcohol or use sterilium, lubricate your palms with baby oil. Let's start massaging the brushes:

1. We work out the little finger from the nail to the base, kneading each joint well. We do the exercise on both handles.
2. We press the pads of all fingers 3-10 times. First, we make light pressure, then we increase the pressure and increase the number of pressures.
3. An exercise similar to a white-sided magpie. We massage the baby's palm with the index finger, making circular movements.
4. We use the same circular movements, but we lead the index finger from the edge to the center of the child's palm. We repeat the reception several times.
5. For this exercise, you need to take a ring massager. We put it on alternately on each finger, starting with the little finger.
6. We take a rubber ball with spikes or a special wooden massager. We lead the baby's palm from the wrist to the fingers.

Acupressure and circular massage of the tongue works on the development of the articulatory apparatus. How much your child needs it, it is better to find out from a specialist, consultation is also important for proper exercise. It is useful to watch the video at the end of the article.

At home, tongue exercises can be done with an electric toothbrush or with a set of Kampol children's toothbrushes (more in the article:). They will almost completely replace special speech therapy tools.

When massaging the tongue, circular and point movements alternate, each technique is repeated 3-10 times. Exercise examples:

• Pointwise massage the tongue, leading the brush from the base along the left edge, the tip of the tongue and along the right edge. We write the English letter U.
• We repeat the exercise. We make circular movements.
• We draw a toothbrush in a zigzag pattern, from the base to the tip, alternating circles and dots.
• We massage the edge on the left side, first dotted, then in circles. Repeat the exercise on the right side.
• We display the bird (V), starting from the bridle and ending at the tip (we recommend reading:). We “draw” the tails of the bird, first on the left side, then on the right. We alternate massage techniques.
• We lead two parallel lines - the left edge, then the right edge. We alternate movements, starting with point ones.

It is advisable for parents to master the massage technique from a speech therapist, and only then conduct sessions on their own. Such reinsurance is needed so as not to harm the delicate articulatory apparatus

Lip massage

Children have different attitudes towards strange manipulations on the face - especially at the beginning of your classes, misunderstandings can arise. Try to calm the child, explain the benefits of massage. Do these exercises:

1. Place the tips of your index fingers on the wings of your nose. Stroke with pressure, guiding your fingers along the nasolabial folds. Repeat the movements 8-10 times.
2. Place your index fingers on the notch of the upper lip and spread them to the corners of the lips. The movement should be rubbing.
3. Do the same manipulation with the lower lip. Repeat both exercises 8-10 times.
4. Pinch your upper and lower lip alternately using your thumb and forefinger. Move your fingers from one corner to the other. The number of repetitions is 8-10 times.
5. We tap with the index finger above the upper and below the lower lip, making a circle in a clockwise direction. Exercises are performed in an active rhythm with an increase in the strength of movements.
6. Place your index fingers at the tips of your lips, first gather the upper lip, then the lower lip into an accordion. We repeat 8-10 times.

The completion of speech therapy massage is work with the ear lobes. 50 circular movements are performed - first in the left direction, then in the right direction. Between the thumb and forefinger, at their base, is a "speech point". We massage it in circular motions in the same way as the earlobe. After completing the speech therapy massage, praise the child for his patience, encourage him with a fun game or an interesting fairy tale. It is important that your manipulations bring pleasure to the baby, and not scare him.