Children should have the following speech and language skills
children should have the following speech and language skills in addition to those listed above for earlier ages
children should have the following speech and language skills in addition to those listed above for earlier ages
children should have the following speech and language skills in addition to those listed above for earlier ages
children should have the following speech and language skills in addition to those listed above for earlier ages
children should have the following speech and language skills in addition to those listed above for earlier ages
By 8 years of age the majority of children have developed appropriate articulation of all speech sounds. They are able to understand and follow longer and more complex instructions and their ability to formulate detailed sentences using a range of conjunctions (e.g. ‘because’, ‘even though’, ‘unless’) continues to grow. In terms of literacy skills, children learn to use correct punctuation and reading continues to become more fluent. Difficulties with speech, language and literacy skills during the school years are typically first identified by the child’s school teacher. As the teacher spends a large proportion of the day with the child and has the opportunity to observe their performance in a variety of academic tasks, they can generally provide you with a good indication of how your child is performing in comparison to their peers. If your child’s teacher expresses concerns regarding your child’s performance at school, or if you feel that they are experiencing difficulties, a Speech pathology assessment may help to identify areas of difficulty which may be impacting on their academic or social achievements.
Although Speech Pathologists frequently work with children, many adults too have lived with a communication difficulty or acquire a communication difficulty during their life time. If an adult feels that their communication skills are letting them down, a Speech Pathologist can assess their concerns, provide a diagnosis and work together with the individual to improve the communication skills that matter to them the most.
SpeechBee Speech Pathology Services provides assessment and treatment for adults with the following communication difficulties: