Speech (Articulation)

Speech Pathologists are able to assess, diagnose and treat articulatory and phonological delays/disorders in children. Mcleod and Crowe’s (2018) study determined the average age children learn to pronounce English consonants correctly. These ages are highlighted below:

If your child is unable to produce a sound/consonant at the specified age, it is highly recommended that your child attends a speech pathology assessment to determine whether intervention is required.

McLeod, S. and Crowe, K., 2018. Children's Consonant Acquisition in 27 Languages: A Cross-Linguistic Review. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 27(4), pp.1546-1571.

Speech (Articulation)

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If your child is unable to produce a sound/consonant at the specified age, it is highly recommended that your child attends a speech pathology assessment to determine whether intervention is required.