In speech therapy, touch refers to the use of tactile cues to guide the movement of speech organs such as the tongue, lips, and jaw.

This approach is commonly used in techniques like PROMPT Therapy, where therapists apply controlled touch to help individuals understand where and how to move their articulators. It helps:

• Improve sensory awareness of speech movements
• Build accurate muscle memory
• Enhance speech clarity and precision

Touch is essential because speech production is not only auditory—it is also deeply sensory and motor-based.