Speech Sounds: Stopping

Have you heard of stopping? Stopping is a common error pattern exhibited by children. It involves replacing sounds like /S/ with a /T/ sound. For example, a child may say, “Toap,” instead of, “Soap.” Essentially, they “stop” the airflow and produce a different sound. Many children have difficulty pronouncing sounds in words. Some sounds take longer to develop than others; however, it’s best to have a child screened by a speech therapist to determine if these errors are age-appropriate or should be addressed by a professional.

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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.