SPEECH SOUND DEVELOPMENT
Children learn to use sounds in a predictable pattern. They
do not all learn at exactly the same rate. There are age ranges
in which sounds are learned. To see these ranges click here.
The following are errors
commonly made by children at a given age. These errors are
normal. If your child demonstrates one
of these errors, there isn't great reason for concern. If they
tend to produce many errors, you may wish to have their speech
assessed by a speech-language pathologist. For example, a 5 1/2
year old who has trouble with both "s" and "r" should
probably be assessed.
2-3 years
|
shortening words: "nana" for "banana", "puter" for "computer
leaving off last sound: "daw" for "dog"
using front sounds (t,d) for back sounds (k,g): "tup" for "cup"
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| 3-3 1/2 years |
using "w" or "y" for "l": "weg" for "leg", "yight" for "light" |
| 4 - 5 years |
shortening blends: "boo" for "blue", "nake" for "snake"
using "b" for "v": "bacuum" for "vacuum"
|
| 5 - 6 years |
using "w" for "r": "wabbit" for "rabbit"
using "th" for "s": "I thee it", for "I
see it".
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| 6 -7 years |
using other sounds for "th": "fum" or "tum" for "thumb", "free" for "three", "dem" for "them" |
