When Should Stopping Be Eliminated?

Stopping is considered a normal phonological process that is typically eliminated between of ages of 3-5 years old.

When should the phonological process of stopping disappear?

Your child should no longer stop their sounds after the age of 3 for /F/ & /S/, age 3.5 for /V/ & /Z/, age 4.5 for /CH/, /SH/ & /J/ and age 5 for /TH/.

When should fronting be eliminated?

Fronting is typically eliminated when a child reaches three years and six months (3;6). If your child is continuing to demonstrate the phonological process of fronting beyond the age of 4, it is recommended that you contact a speech-language pathologist.

James H. Sterling

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