Speech & Articulation Development Chart
In the chart below, each solid bar indicates when children generally MASTER the
specified sounds. This chart depicts a range of development and should only be
used as a general guide.
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What sounds should my child be saying? *
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sh, ch |
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th (that) |
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* Adapted from Sander JSHD 1972; Smit, et al JSHD 1990 and
the Nebraska-Iowa Articulation Norms Project
©2003 Talking Child, LLC http://www.talkingchild.com
*It is important to note that this information depicts a general range of
development, and should only be used as a guide. If you have any concerns
regarding your child’s speech development, we recommend that you contact a
pediatrician or speech-language pathologist.
