Speech Sound Development & Phonological Processes
Published 7/2026
MP4 |
Video: h264, 1920x1080 |
Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz, 2 Ch
Language: English |
Duration: 30m |
Size: 335.58 MB
Speech milestones, intelligibility, phonological processes, risk factors, and when evaluation may be appropriate
What you'll learn
Identify the chronological progression of speech-sound development from ages two through seven.
Explain how speech sounds are produced using tongue and lip placement, airflow, and voicing.
Recognize common phonological processes and distinguish patterns from isolated articulation errors.
Identify risk factors and red flags that may indicate the need for a speech-language evaluation.
Requirements
No previous speech-language pathology training is required.
Learners only need an interest in understanding children's speech-sound development.
This course is educational and does not replace an individualized evaluation or treatment plan.
Description
This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.
Speech sound development can be confusing for parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals who want to understand what is expected as children grow. This beginner-friendly course explains speech sound development in clear, practical language and provides a structured way to think about speech milestones, intelligibility, phonological processes, and possible areas of concern.
Throughout the course, you will learn how a child's intelligibility may change between ages two and seven. You will also be introduced to common phonological processes, including patterns such as fronting, final consonant deletion, cluster reduction, syllable reduction, and gliding.
The course also reviews factors that may be associated with speech sound concerns, including family history, frequent ear infections, hearing concerns, prematurity, etc. You will learn how to look at the full picture rather than relying on one sound error or one age guideline alone.
A realistic case study featuring Maya helps you examine speech errors, developmental history, social-emotional impact, and appropriate next steps. You will then apply your learning through the Speech Sound Development Challenge and an optional AI Role Play involving a new first-grade student scenario.
By the end of the course, you will be better prepared to recognize common speech patterns, describe concerns clearly, and understand when a speech-language screening or comprehensive evaluation may be appropriate.
This course is for educational purposes only. It does not diagnose a speech sound disorder, replace an individualized evaluation, or provide medical or therapeutic advice. Developmental guidelines should be interpreted alongside the child's overall communication skills and individual history.
Who this course is for
Parents and caregivers who want to better understand their child's speech development and clarity.
Preschool, elementary, special-education, and early-childhood educators.
Speech-language pathologists, SLPAs, clinical fellows, and graduate students seeking a practical refresher.
Other professionals who support children between the ages of two and seven.