Speech
A phonology and articulation impairment is the atypical production of speech sounds that may interfere with intelligibility.
An articulation impairment does not exist when:
An articulation impairment does not exist when:
- sound errors are consistent with normal articulation development
- articulation differences are due primarily to unfamiliarity with the English language, dialectal differences, temporary physical disabilities or environmental, cultural or economic factors
- the errors do not interfere with education performance
Alpine School District Sound Development Chart
Age 3…………………………………………………………………..../p, m, n, h/
Age 3-3.5………………………………………………………………./w, b, t/
Age 4-5……………………………………………………………….…/d, k, g, f/
Age 5-7…………………………………………………………..……../sh, ch, th, v, l/
Age 8 & Older…………………………………………………………./r, s, z/
For information about specific sounds:
Age 3-3.5………………………………………………………………./w, b, t/
Age 4-5……………………………………………………………….…/d, k, g, f/
Age 5-7…………………………………………………………..……../sh, ch, th, v, l/
Age 8 & Older…………………………………………………………./r, s, z/
For information about specific sounds:
For additional information on individual sounds, check out the Homework section under the “Students" tab.