What is recasting in speech therapy?

Repeating what your child says with correct grammar or pronunciation—without directly correcting them. Child: "Him goed fast" → You: "Yes, he went fast!" Example: Child says "Him goed fast" and adult responds "Yes, he went fast!"

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Recasting

What is recasting in speech therapy?

Repeating what your child says with correct grammar or pronunciation—without directly correcting them. Child: "Him goed fast" → You: "Yes, he went fast!"

Example

Child says "Him goed fast" and adult responds "Yes, he went fast!"

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How can I help my child with recasting?

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About this guide: This glossary is designed to help parents understand speech therapy terminology. Definitions are simplified for clarity and informed by resources from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

Not medical advice: This information is educational only. For concerns about your child's speech development, consult a licensed speech-language pathologist (SLP).Find an SLP near you →

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ASHA: Speech & Language Development Chart— Official milestones by age
ASHA: Late Blooming or Language Problem?— When to seek help
Identify the Signs— ASHA's early intervention resource

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Recasting means repeating your child's message with correct grammar or pronunciation. Child: "Me want cookie." You: "You want a cookie!" It confirms their message while modeling correct form—no correction needed.

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Related Terms

Modeling

Simply saying words correctly for your child to hear—without asking them to repeat. The most natural and effective way to help speech development. Just model, don't correct.

Expansion

Adding words to what your child says to model longer sentences. Child says "truck" → you say "Big red truck!" This builds vocabulary and grammar naturally.

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