Speech Sound Disorders

Have you heard of a speech sound disorder? Many children have difficulty pronouncing certain sounds in words. While some sounds take longer to develop than others, it’s best to have a child screened by a speech therapist if there are concerns. Some of the earliest sounds to develop are B, P, M, while some of the latest sounds are TH and R.

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About the Author: Melissa Goff, M.S, CCC-SLP, is the owner of Sunflower Speech & Myo Therapy, PLLC, in Charlotte, NC.