Speech Progression as a Child Ages
Published: Jan. 5, 2024Updated: Jan. 5, 2024
Speech-language pathologist Amy Wilhelm explains that speech and reading delays are intertwined, and that ability to produce speech sounds is the basis of developing an awareness of phonics, reading comprehension, and being able to express clear thoughts about what we’ve read.
For more information about speech progression, check out our article: Speech Therapy: What It Is and How It Works
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