Lateral/Frontal Lisp Playing Cards - Initial /s/ Playing Cards

Coming Soon & shipping September 2026! The Bjorem Speech® Lateral/Frontal Lisp Playing Cards — Initial /s/ Words are a FUNctional resource designed to support the generalization of the /s/ sound in initial /s/ word positions, especially for clients with lateral and frontal lisps.

This deck is a supplement to the Bjorem Speech® Lateral/Frontal Lisp Cues & Targets Deck, using targeted strategies rooted in phonetic shaping and cognitive reframing to bring clarity and consistency to articulation therapy.

What's included:

• 60 playing cards
• 30 pairs of initial "s" words
• Instructions for 3 card games

By weaving motor learning principles into familiar card game formats, this resource keeps sessions engaging while targeting meaningful progress — making it easy to practice the /s/ sound at the word level without losing the fun.

Key Features

These game-based activities are perfect for promoting motor learning principles and reinforcing the accurate production of /s/ in initial position in a way that feels engaging — not overwhelming.

Therapeutic Focus

• Phonetic Shaping: Teaches correct /s/ placement using coarticulation from the Bjorem Speech® Lateral/Frontal Lisp Cues & Targets Deck, helping clients build accurate motor patterns from a familiar foundation.
• Cognitive Reframing: Helps clients see the /s/ as a "new sound," replacing the incorrect lateral or frontal production with the corrected target through a fun, reframed lens that reduces frustration and builds confidence.
• Motor Learning Principles: Structured game play naturally creates the repetition and variability needed for true generalization — without feeling like drill.

Benefits

• Speech-language pathologists working on /s/ remediation for lateral and frontal lisps
• Clients who can produce /s/ in initial /s/ words but need to generalize it
• Small groups, 1:1 therapy, or home practice
• Use alongside the Bjorem Speech® Lateral/Frontal Lisp Cues & Targets Deck for a complete and cohesive therapy approach