Articulation

1. At which age are certain sounds no longer considered developmental?
2. What should I do if my child has fluency difficulties (stuttering)?
3. What should I do if my child's voice sounds strained?
4. Why does there need to be an educational impact for my child to receive speech
5. How is the day and time for services determined?

At which age are certain sounds no longer considered developmental?

Children ages 3-5 should be able to produce: P,M,N,W,H,B,G and K.

Children ages 4-6 should also be able to produce: F,D,NG,Y,T and 
KW

Children age 6 should also be able to produce: 
SH,CH,L,R,J,BL,DR,FL,FR,GL,GR,PL

Children age 7 should also be able to produce: 
TH,V,S,BR,KL,KR,SL,SP,ST,SW,TR

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What should I do if my child has fluency difficulties (stuttering)?

Normal dysfluencies are characterized by: hesitations, starting 
over and interjections of ummmm or uhhhh. Occur on the first word 
of a sentence. Last for a few days or weeks, but decrease in 
number. Occur only when the child is excited. Child does not 
struggle during dysfluency.

If you have concerns, please call or e-mail Mrs. Trembly.

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What should I do if my child's voice sounds strained?

First, your child should see the pediatrician to rule out medical 
issues.  
Then it must be determined if the difficulties are due to vocal 
misuse (screaming, excessive throat clearing etc.), as the child 
must change these habits.

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Why does there need to be an educational impact for my child to receive speech

It is essential to assess the impact of a disorder on the 
student's educational performance in and out of the classroom as 
this provides a basis and context for services.

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How is the day and time for services determined?

Scheduling of services is done jointly with the teacher, to 
determine the best time for the child to leave the classroom.  If 
there is a schedule change for the day, for example a test, the 
children will be left in the room and pulled at another time.

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