Handout

The Patterns Behind Your Child’s Speech

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Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages

Population:

Pediatric

Discipline:

SLP

Diagnosis:

Articulation and Phonology

This handout provides a caregiver-friendly framework for explaining common phonological patterns and articulation errors without relying on rigid developmental norms. Use it to support conversations about speech sound development, illustrate patterns with real-word examples, and explain how SLPs analyze errors across a child’s speech system. This printable handout is for speech-language pathologists working with pediatric patients, covering Articulation and Phonology. Print Resource, US Letter, 2 pages. Members can view and print it.

Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:

  • How can I explain phonological patterns to a parent?
  • How can I show parents the patterns in their child's speech?
  • How do I explain articulation versus phonology to caregivers?

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