What is the advantage of getting my childs speech problem corrected before she starts public school?
There are several reasons for getting speech and language problems corrected prior to enrollment in kindergarten. First of all, a child with articulation problems will have difficulty with phonics. For example, a child who substitutes “w” for “I” or “r” will have difficulty sounding out words in reading; spelling will also be affected. Children with expressive language problems (for example, verbally expressing what they want, what happened or asking a question) will also have difficulty with literacy skills. Being able to express oneself in complete sentences using correct pronouns, regular plurals, possessives, and verb tenses is important in learning how to read. Children of five or six years are also aware of their communication problems and may feel self-conscious and anxious in speaking situations. They may be hesitant to share in “Show and Tell” and avoid answering the teacher’s questions. Teasing on the playground can also occur. Finally, speech and language problems can often
