At what point do you worry that a child says a letter wrong?

goodheartedmommy

E's 4.5--he has finally learned to say his "L's," though he still says it like a "W" if he is talking fast and not paying attention. His "R's" are also still "W's." Bella has never said any of them wrong, so I can't really compare the 2. I don't want to overreact, but I also do not want to let something go if we need to get help for him in the next year or so. I have a cousin who is 13 now and STILL says "W" for "R." E can occasionally say the "R" sound, but it doesn't happen easily for him.

Thanks!

ali-1411

I got all my 2nd grade spelling tests wrong because I spelled 'rabbit' W-A-B-B-I-T.

 I wouldn't worry about it.

penguingrrl

I had a touch of speech therapy in 1st or 2nd grade  because my Ls were wrong, so I wouldn't worry yet.

goodheartedmommy

Thanks! I didn't feel I SHOULD be worried, I just wanted to make sure that I'm not overlooking something, you know?

JenniC1135

It's been a long time since I was teaching, but I believe r is one of the last sounds kids are expected to have and it's not considered "late" until after at least 7.

SLPgirl

Yes I's a speech therapist- R's and L's are later developing sounds. For an R I wouldn't worry about 2nd/3rd grade.

SLPgirl

and that should say I'm not I's!!!