Q: My child is 3 years old and people cannot understand anything he says. Should I be concerned?
A: You should take your child to the school speech/language therapist and have an assessment completed to see if your child requires services. It is normal for young children that are beginning to talk to have some speech errors.
Q: I think my child might be having difficulty with his hearing, where do I go for help?
A: A Speech/Language Therapist can give your child a hearing test. If your child does not pass the test she/he will refer you to your family Dr. or to an Ear, Nose, and Throat Dr.
Q: What can I do to help my child that stutters?
A: Accept your child's stuttering. The more tension your child feels, the more likely your child will stutter. Model slow, easy speech.
Q: When should a child be able to produce the r sound correctly?
A: On Sander's Developmental Articulation Chart 90% of children should be able to produce the r at 6 years of age.