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School-Aged Children
(5-13 Years)

Communication develops rapidly in the toddler years. When speech or understanding is delayed, early support can help reduce frustration and build foundational skills.

Yearly Milestones

5-7 Years 

Speech & Sound

  • Speech should be mostly clear to unfamiliar listeners

  • Correct use of most early sounds (p, b, t, d, k, g, f, v, s, z, sh, ch, j)

  • Errors with r, l, th may still be emerging

  • Begins producing longer and multi-syllable words

Social & Learning Skills

  • Participates in group activities

  • Takes turns in conversation

  • Begins problem-solving with peers

  • Understands basic classroom routines

Language Development

  • Uses full sentences

  • Answers who, what, where questions

  • Understands story sequences

  • Begins explaining ideas and events

  • Follows multi-step directions

Red Flags

  • Is difficult to understand

  • Struggles to follow directions

  • Has trouble explaining ideas

  • Avoids speaking in class

  • Becomes frustrated during schoolwork

Contact us to schedule an appointment and help your child gain confidence in communication and daily routines.

Common Reasons Families
Seek Therapy

These concerns are common—and with support, kids can build strong skills for learning and play.

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Speech Sound

  • Ongoing articulation errors

  • Difficulty with r, l, th, blends

  • Embarrassment or reduced confidence

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Language 

  • Difficulty expressing ideas

  • Trouble following directions

  • Weak grammar or sentence structure

Reading & Academic

  • Difficulty decoding or comprehending text

  • Poor spelling related to speech errors

  • Trouble organizing written work

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Social Communication

  • Difficulty making or keeping friends

  • Misreads social cues

  • Trouble staying in conversations

Behavior Related to Communication

  • Homework frustration

  • Avoidance of classroom participation

  • Meltdowns when misunderstood

FAQs

School-age communication skills continue to develop, and many parents have questions as academic and social demands increase. Below are answers to common questions families ask during the elementary and middle

school years.

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Don't Navigate Alone

If communication, organization, or daily skills are affecting your child’s confidence or school experience, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Our team is here to listen, answer questions, and help guide next steps.

Comprehensive Therapy Services

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