Speech Sounds

Wondering if your preschooler's speech is on track? Here's what to expect, sound by sound, and when it's worth a closer look. If you've caught yourself Googling "is my child's speech normal" at 11pm, you're in good company. Speech sounds don't all develop at once — some come in as early as age one, while others aren't expected until age six or seven. Knowing which is which can take a lot of the worry out of the wait. The short version Speech sounds develop in a predictable or