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27/02/2022

Speech Sound Development

The majority of children can use most speech sounds in words by the age of 7.

Here are some guidelines on when speech sounds generally develop. All children develop at different rates and this is a guideline only.

By 2+ years - children will be using:

b p d

n m t



By 3+ years - children will be using:

k g f

v s h

z sh ng



By 4+ years – children will be using:

sound blends such as st/sp/bl/fr



By 5+ years – th l r



All children make predictable pronunciation mistakes when they are developing their speech. In the world of speech & language therapy these mistakes are referred to as phonological processes and are perfectly normal. Below are some examples of the more common mistakes and a guideline as to when they should disappear. Again, all children develop at different rates and this is a guideline only.



Stopping /f/ four = tour - usually gone by 3 years



Stopping /s/ sun = dun - usually gone by 3 years



Final consonant deletion dog = do - usually gone by 3 1/2 years



Fronting car = tar - usually gone by 3 1/2 years



Stopping /v/ van = ban usually gone by 3 1/2 years



Stopping /z/ zoo = doo usually gone by 3 1/2 years



Stopping 'sh' shoe = doo usually gone by 4 years



Weak syllable deletion banana = nana usually gone by 4 years



Cluster reduction star = tar usually gone by 4 years

Gliding of liquids red = wed usually gone by 5 years



If your child says a word incorrectly, use a ‘good model approach’ and say the word correctly straight back to them.



If you have any concerns about your child’s speech development, please contact us at lisahoughton@mac.com

Bedtime stories!Reading bedtime stories with your children is a great way to bond, but did you know it's also one of the...
19/02/2021

Bedtime stories!

Reading bedtime stories with your children is a great way to bond, but did you know it's also one of the best ways of boosting your little one's communication skills?



Research shows that children who regularly read bedtime stories tend to perform better at school, have wider vocabularies and better imaginations. Yet almost a quarter of parents admit they struggle with the bedtime story routine.



Sadly, we can't offer any magic way to get your children to agree to go to bed quietly, but here are some tips on how to make the most of bedtime stories with your little ones:



Reading is a journey of exploration for babies. Curved corners are ideal for nibbling, while flaps and textures are irresistible to little fingers.
Animal stories are perfect for encouraging children to communicate before they can form words - encourage your baby to join in with animal sounds as you read the story.
At this age, reading is a visual experience, so look for books with bright, simple illustrations. Place your baby’s hands on objects as you read the words – this helps him to associate the object he sees with the spoken word.
Bedtime stories are a great way to teach children that words and language are fun! Lose your inhibitions and join in with silly voices, sound effects and funny faces.
As your baby gets older, he will love “naming” objects and pointing to pictures when prompted.
Toddlers are independent, so be sure to let them choose the story and take charge of turning pages.
When you’re reading, pause every so often to let your child guess the next word or line. This will be easier if the book has simple language with lots of rhyme and repetition. With a little practice, your child may even learn a favourite story by heart.
Look for books with rhymes. Learning about rhyming sounds is an important building block of literacy, and it helps children to guess what's coming next. As she gets older, your toddler will love catching you out when you get the words wrong. This game helps to develop memory and attention skills, as well as boosting self-esteem.
At some point, you'll probably find yourself reading the same book every night for a month. Don't worry - repetition is a great memory-building tool, and a familiar book can be a great comfort to a tired toddler.
Younger toddlers tend to enjoy stories about everyday experiences they can relate to, but from the age of three, children begin to realise that things aren't always what they seem. This makes it the perfect time to introduce stories with jokes and tricks - the sillier the better!
Always discuss stories with your children. In the early days, this might mean asking them to point to objects on the pages. As they get older, talk about what might happen next, or whether the characters in the story were happy or brave.
As your child nears school age, begin tracing words with your finger as you read. Ask your child to identify the sound that words start with, or words on the page that rhyme. These activities help develop pre-literacy skills, which are vital in helping children learn to read and write.

Lisa :-)

New Speech & Language Therapy Clinic on the Fylde Coast! Website details soon. Contact Lisa for more information.
12/02/2021

New Speech & Language Therapy Clinic on the Fylde Coast! Website details soon. Contact Lisa for more information.

Top Tips to boost your young child's communication!We all remember our child's first words. It's a magical moment and th...
12/02/2021

Top Tips to boost your young child's communication!

We all remember our child's first words. It's a magical moment and the thrill of it never quite fades - well, at least not until they're thirteen and you suddenly find yourself thinking: "I wonder where they learned THAT language!"



During your baby's first two years, their communication skills are developing at a dizzying pace. But communication is a complicated business: children need to learn the names of objects and actions, they need to learn how to pronounce sounds, and gain the confidence to join in with conversations. The good news is there are lots of fun, easy ways you can boost this natural development and encourage your little one to get talking. Here are some of our favourites:



When you buy a buggy, invest in one that lets your baby face you. For his first year, you’re his best source of entertainment, and being face-to-face means he’s able to watch you when you’re talking to him.

Don’t anticipate your baby’s needs. If she points to the fridge, ask him if she wants milk or juice rather than just getting her a glass of milk. Use every opportunity to ask questions with options rather than those requiring a nod or shake of the head!

Provide a commentary to your baby’s day. Even before your baby can speak, talking about what you’re doing together helps him to associate words with the things he sees. It doesn’t have to be complicated – just pointing out the red bus he’s looking at, or explaining all the delicious ingredients you’re putting into his lunch will be fine.

Make sure if you ask your child a question that you leave time for him to respond. He might not speak, but those little babbles, giggles and noises are your baby’s way of joining in the conversation!

When you’re reading stories together, give your theatrical skills a full airing – make silly sound effects and create funny voices for the characters. When your child sees that language and words are fun, they’re more likely to join in themselves and try out new words.

Don’t correct young children if they mispronounce words; you might put them off trying new words next time. Instead, repeat their words back to them, using the correct pronunciation yourself. They’ll soon get the idea!

Sing songs with your child, especially those with fun noises and actions. Encouraging her to join in will develop her vocabulary and memory.

Use simple games to introduce numbers, colours and letter sounds. As you tidy up, suggest he finds the red toys while you put away the yellow toys.

Challenge your toddler to count blocks when you build towers, or steps as you go upstairs.
Playing “I Spy” is a great way of introducing phonics to young children.

Imaginative play is a great way for older toddlers to practice their conversation skills – most three year olds love bossing their toys around! This doesn’t have to be expensive: most children will be just as happy with peg dolls and a cardboard box ‘house’.

Encourage your child to get involved in household chores. As you sort the laundry, talk about colours and shapes. In the kitchen, let children help with weighing ingredients, or mixing foods together.
Most of all ... have fun!

Let's Talk About Love! Here are some heart i...
12/02/2021

Let's Talk About Love!

Here are some heart idioms for Valentine's Day ... how many do you know and use?

- to cross your heart and hope to die -to promise

- to have a change of heart -to change your mind

- to have your heart set on something - to really want something

- to take something to heart- to have your feelings hurt by something someone else says or does

- to have a heart of gold - to care about other people

- to eat your heart out - to be jealous of someone

- to cry your heart out - to cry a lot

- to have a big heart - to be giving, caring

- from the bottom of your heart - to really mean something

- to set your heart at rest - stop worrying about something

- to be cold-hearted -lacking in sympathy

- to wear your heart on your sleeve- to let everyone know how you feel

- to have a heart - to be compassionate

- to be soft hearted - to be sympathetic

- to have your heart in your mouth- to be scared or nervous

The majority of children can use most speech sounds in words by the age of 7.Here are some guidelines on when speech sou...
12/02/2021

The majority of children can use most speech sounds in words by the age of 7.

Here are some guidelines on when speech sounds generally develop. All children develop at different rates and this is a guideline only.









By 2+ years - children will be using:

b p d

n m t



By 3+ years - children will be using:

k g f

v s h

z sh ng



By 4+ years – children will be using:

sound blends such as st/sp/bl/fr



By 5+ years – th l r



All children make predictable pronunciation mistakes when they are developing their speech. In the world of speech & language therapy these mistakes are referred to as phonological processes and are perfectly normal. Below are some examples of the more common mistakes and a guideline as to when they should disappear. Again, all children develop at different rates and this is a guideline only.



Stopping /f/ four = tour - usually gone by 3 years



Stopping /s/ sun = dun - usually gone by 3 years



Final consonant deletion dog = do - usually gone by 3 1/2 years



Fronting car = tar - usually gone by 3 1/2 years



Stopping /v/ van = ban usually gone by 3 1/2 years



Stopping /z/ zoo = doo usually gone by 3 1/2 years



Stopping 'sh' shoe = doo usually gone by 4 years



Weak syllable deletion banana = nana usually gone by 4 years



Cluster reduction star = tar usually gone by 4 years

Gliding of liquids red = wed usually gone by 5 years



If your child says a word incorrectly, use a ‘good model approach’ and say the word correctly straight back to them.



If you have any concerns about your child’s speech development, please get in touch! Lisa

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