Newly published author, Camille ‘WHO’ Armstrong shares her thoughts, experience, techniques and tools in her book “3 Common Speech Errors American Children Make: Correction and Confidence”. This book is a teaching tool with a simplistic approach to helping children (and even adults) correct some common speech errors she's come across raising and educating children over the past 3 decades.
Reviews
"3 Common Speech Errors American Children Make – Correction and Confidence" is a concise yet impactful guide that brings awareness to common speech patterns in American children that often go unaddressed. The author does a great job highlighting the importance of early intervention and how these minor errors, if left unchecked, can affect a child’s confidence and communication skills over time. What sets this book apart is its encouraging tone. Rather than focusing solely on the "mistakes," it emphasizes how caregivers and educators can gently guide children toward clearer speech without shame or pressure. The blend of practical correction strategies and an emphasis on building a child’s confidence makes this a valuable resource for parents, teachers, and speech professionals alike. It’s clear, accessible, and rooted in both compassion and expertise. A quick yet meaningful read that can make a lasting impact on how we support young learners in their speech development."
--Whitney Carullo
Mother, Owner of Liven Up Fitness
"While exploring 3 Common Speech Errors American Children Make, what stayed with me was the "honesty of the physical mechanism." Your premise, treating speech correction not as a daunting academic hurdle but as a fun, somatic process akin to learning a new dance move, is an incredibly visceral and propulsive hook for parents, educators, and those who value "performance-based" developmental tools that bridge the gap between childhood anxiety and vocal pride. I found your portrayal of the friction between a child’s verbal embarrassment and the rhythmic, theatrical patience required to build their confidence to be a masterfully built study of practical instruction. It feels like a rare 64-page standout that successfully captures the kinetic energy of your background in STOMP while delivering a high-velocity framework for clear communication."
Rachael Diggs
Compulsive reader, Community Host Of Avid Readers
"Armstrong's credentials as a mother and a nanny are demonstrated by the way she breaks the tasks into practical segments using common materials. As a mother myself, I understand the importance of play therapy, and as a teacher, I am aware of accommodating different learning styles. Armstrong addresses all those concerns. Because early intervention is so vital, this book should be available for parents well before the child starts school. Focusing on the physical, mechanical corrections needed for proper speech will prevent children from any frustration due to not being understood. The simplicity and shortness of this book might make readers underestimate its value. The author's creative personality is evident from her writing style. Therefore, I chose to ignore sentence fragments and unorthodox syntax; I declare that this work is whimsically error-free."
--Diana Lowery
Mother, Teacher
"As a mom of daughters who each had a lisp when they were young, I really appreciate the advice and detailed instructions in this book. I wish, however, I had this information 40 years ago! My daughters had speech therapy in elementary school which effectively corrected their speech, but with Camille’s advice, clear explanation of speech techniques, as well as appropriate activities to make learning fun, I could have intervened at an earlier age. However, as a grandmother and volunteer with many young mothers at church, I won’t hesitate to recommend this book."
--Dar Vooz
"This book is intended to help children with unclear speech, and for aiding children in mastering the more difficult sounds in the English language. The goal is a child who speaks clearly and with confidence. It is intended for parents and other caring adults wishing to smooth this process. Camille Armstrong gives examples and explanations of children’s problems and difficulties with certain word sounds. She sets out a program in clear and understandable steps. The program uses a multi-sensory approach, including making sounds, drawing, playing games, and more. This makes it fun and interesting for both children and adults. I highly recommend this book to anyone working with children."
--Rebecca O'Donnell
The Holiday Company Children's Entertainment