It is very common to have a wide range of acceptable abilities and skills among children of similar age. But if you, as the parent, begin to feel that there is a big gap between your child and others, then it may be time to seek the advice of a trained speech-language specialist.

Some children often demonstrate difficulty producing speech sounds. Speech articulation requires the correct production of sounds to form words. Children need sound development to communicate effectively. It is not uncommon for young children to have difficulty producing specific speech sounds. Speech sound development is often related to the child’s chronological age and may or may not be a problem.

Other children may exhibit non fluent speech (stuttering) or may use an inappropriate pitch, volume, or quality of voice. These speech disorders may make it difficult for a child to communicate successfully in the classroom.

If you are concerned about your child’s speech and language development, please contact us and/or your child’s teacher.

If your child has had speech therapy while in preschool or at a former school and the therapist has recommended continuation, please provide us with associated paperwork.

We may be reached by email found on the Bret Harte website.

Shirl Graves, MA, CCC/SLP (Ext. 4608) & Wendy Kaltz, MA, CCC/SLP (Ext. 4718)