The scope of this review paper is to explain the relationship between motor development and articulation development in children with hearing impairment. The paper begins by describing typical motor development in children, followed by an explanation of typical speech perception and production development. This section is accompanied by an explanation of the specific challenges faced by children with hearing impairments in this context. The role of motor skills, both fine and gross, is examined from a language development perspective, too. An overview of studies exploring the connection between language and motor skills, as well as language deficits and motor skills, is provided. The complex relationship between motor skills, speech and language is confirmed and further emphasized by highlighting the role of gestures and movements in the developmental pathway. The important role of gestures and movements is also reviewed in rehabilitation, primarily focusing on the Verbotonal method of rehabilitation, while also mentioning other approaches that incorporate rhythmic movement. The paper concludes with basic guidelines for rehabilitation, including several examples of exercises that involve movement and rhythm.