Patterns of Speech and Language Development in Children

Illustrate the typical and atypical patterns of speech and language development in children ages 4-8 years.

Create a graphic organizer to share with families and colleagues. The graphic organizer should:

• Describe typical and atypical patterns of speech and language development.
• Show which sounds are appropriate at each age from ages 4-8 years.
• Include how speech affects literacy.
• Include an educational activity or exercise that could be used at home to foster the development of those sounds at each age from ages 4-8.
• Additional local/community resources for families to support speech and language development.