This video describes at what % children should 'typically' be understood for their age. Remember these are based on an 'unknown adult' listening to your child's speech, not a sibling or parents as they often de-code speech errors so that they can understand almost everything while other adults/children can find it very hard to understand what your child is saying.

A lateral lisp can make a child’s S sound sound “slushy” or “wet”. Learn what causes a lateral lisp and how speech pathologists help children reshape their airflow and develop a clearer S sound.

Learn how the OWL strategy—Observe, Wait and Listen—can help encourage your toddler’s communication. Discover simple speech pathology strategies you can use during everyday interactions.

Grow & Tell supports children and families through paediatric speech pathology and occupational therapy in Sydney. Learn how our therapists support communication, sensory processing, emotional regulation, everyday skills, school participation and independence.

The “k” and ” g” sounds are the most common sounds children come to speech therapy to learn. These sounds are made at the back of the mouth. The child will typically say a “t” or “d” instead. These sounds are at the front of the mouth.