Speech and Language Developmental Norms

Age 3

m, n, h, w, p, b, d, k, y

Age 4

t, g

Age 5

f, j, ch

Age 6

sh, v

Age 7

l, r, th, s, z, blends

The child:  grades K-2
1. Asks for what he needs or wants rather than waiting.
2. Carries on a conversation with peers.
3. Follows directions appropriately.
4. Is able to relate a story or experience.
5. Names items in a category (e.g., animals, toys, foods, etc.)
6. Can describe items using adjectives (e.g., big, little, wet, dry, round, etc.)
7. Expresses ideas in an organized way.
8. Usually speaks in complete sentences.
9. Grammar is usually correct (e.g. He is running vs. Him running).
10. Uses correct word order (e.g., Is it a cat? vs. Cat it is?).
11. Uses and understands WH questions (what, where, when, who).
12. Correctly articulates sounds within normal development (see chart above).
13. Speaks fluently (does not stutter).
14. Speaks with appropriate voice for age (not chronically hoarse and loudness, pitch and resonance are normal).