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When do kids learn how to use the "S" sound?

Rebekah1021Rebekah1021
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DD can't say a "S" sound. I'm not too surprised, since she's only 2. Well, DH is really concerned about it. Our last name starts with a S and when she she says her last name she misses the S sound completly.

I told DH not to worry about it, but he won't let it go. I told him that if he's so concerned he can call the pedi.

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Re: When do kids learn how to use the "S" sound?

  • joseysbridejoseysbride member

    Rory was having a hard time with s's, too.  Mostly words beginning with s.  Her daycare provider is a former slp, so last summer she started working on it with her a little bit every day.  Just a minute or two of saying words that start an s every day.  She would just emphasize the s sound and have Rory repeat her.  ssssss-pider, ssssss-nake, ssssss-ticker, etc.  We did the same at home, mostly just helping her when one of the words would come up in conversation.  She can say them now.

    I think it is good to recognize those sounds they have trouble with, and correct them, but there is no need to push it at 2, imo.

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  • HisBetterHalfHisBetterHalf
    I think its one of those things where all kids are different.  My DD has never had trouble with the S sound.  She speaks pretty clearly. She does have trouble with L though.  But I think that is another common one.  I don't think that you should worry about it much.  I think emphasizing the sounds is a great idea.  She'll catch on eventually.  I'm sure it has something to do with oral development and all.
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  • camrudecamrude

    "ssss" is the only sound M has problems with - she does the "th" sound instead. We are working on it, but I have no concerns at all. I figure it will come with time.

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  • shopgirl78shopgirl78 member
    I think its different for all kids and how much you use it.  N will point to H and hiss, sis....he is trying to say sister

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  • butterbeansmamabutterbeansmama

    Preston is one of the slowest talkers on this board. He always was saying "ya" for yes. Then one morning, I went up to get him and asked if he wanted to get out of bed and he said, "yesssss". I couldn't believe it and was in total shock. It literally happened overnight.

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  • Angela814Angela814 member

    DD does pretty well with it but only in certain words.  She's been able to say Annalise clearly since about 1 1/2 years.  Our last name also starts with an S, and she can say that as well now at 2 1/2.  I don't remember when she could say it for the first time.

    I don't think I'd worry.  DD misses the L sound in most words.  One of the few she can say it in clearly is her name.

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  • cbidt*sgirlcbidt*sgirl member

    so funny, i just started worrying about this yesterday - babycenter emails anyone???

    ds is 2.3 and has trouble with s and f at the beginnings of words though he can use s at the end sometimes.  from my research this is a commonly missed sound for kids and we aren't supposed to start worrying until they are closer to 3.  We are trying to emphasize the sound when we talk but not correctly ds when he leaves it out.  

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