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Speech-language
problems are one of the most common developmental delays yet they are often undetected. If left
untreated speech and language delays can cause academic problems such as reading difficulties
and behavioral problems.
As your childs teacher I feel that one of the best times to observe the above domains of speechlanguage is during center time. This part of the day allows students the independence to choose
what activity they are interested in and who they interact with. Students use all parts of speech
and language as they play in the dress up area, share blocks with their peers, or use words to
describe objects in the sensory table.
Below is a checklist describing the five domains of speech and language and the key features
where students may have difficulty in that particular area. I have also included a listed of
developmental milestones for children three to five years of age and activities where I feel that
the speech-language domains can be observed.
Expressive-Receptive
Language
Fluency
Pragmatics
Voice
Age
By 36 months of age
By 48 months of age
By 5 years of age
Reference
Pediatric Therapy Network (n.d.). Speech-language definitions. Retrieved on March 22, 2015
from http://www.pediatrictherapynetwork.org/services/speech_language_definitions.cfm
PRO-ED Inc. (n.d.). Speech and language milestone chart. Retrieved on March 8, 2015 from
http://www.ldonline.org/article/6313/
Wang, P.P. & Baron, M. A. (1997). Language: A code for communicating. Retrieved on March
22, 2015 from http://www.apraxia-kids.org/library/language-a-code-for-communicating/