SPOT 4 KIDS CHECKLISTS FOR PRE-SCHOOL & SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN

Speech Pathology Checklist

Does your child have difficulty with any of the following:

poor pronunciation of words

Difficulty following instructions

Difficulty understanding the meanings of words

Difficulty explaining themselves

Poor vocabulary

Poor use of grammar

Difficulty remembering what was just said

Inappropriate interactions (e.g. talking too loud, not answering questions or not using eye contact)

Poor literacy skills

A stutter

Abnormal vocal quality (e.g. A “croaky” voice or talking like they have a blocked nose)

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, your child may benefit from a Speech Pathology assessment. Please contact us if you are unsure, would like additional information or would like to arrange an assessment time.

Checklist

Does your child have difficulty with any of the following:

Handwriting, reading or spelling

Pencil grasp

Tying shoelaces, managing buttons and zippers

Using cutlery

Tiring during school activity/homework

Maintaining attention

Difficulty initiating or completing tasks

Under or oversensitivity to textures

Poor balance

Poor ball skills

Coordination difficulties or “clumsiness”

Excessive jolting or jerky movements

Reluctance to participate in outdoor activities/sports

Difficulty interacting with other children

If you answered yes to any of these questions, your child may benefit from an occupational therapy assessment. Please contact us if you are unsure, would like additional information or would like to arrange an assessment time.

Development of Sounds
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The following outlines the age at which 75% of Australian children produce sounds correctly in single words (Kilminster and Laird, 1978). The child should say all sounds up to and including their age. If they are not producing one or more of these sounds, they would benefit from a Speech Pathology Assessment.

AGE	SOUND	EXAMPLE
3 years	m n h p ng w d t y g b k	mum no hat pig finger wet dog teddy yes baby go cat
3 1/2 years	f	fish
4 years	I sh ch	light ship chair
4 1/2 years	s z j	sun zoo jump
5 years	r	rabbit
6 years	v consonant blends (2+ consonants together)	van tree blue green
8 years	th (voiced)	this
8 1/2 years	th (voiceless)	thumb