Speech & Language Conditions
In-depth, evidence-based guides for the most common childhood speech and language conditions.
Written for parents, based on ASHA guidelines and current research.
Condition guides
5 guidesSpeech Delay
5-10% of preschool-aged children
Apraxia of Speech
1-2 per 1,000 children
Articulation Disorder
8-9% of young children have speech sound disorders
Lisp
Very common; most children lisp temporarily during development
Stuttering
5-8% of children stutter at some point; ~1% develop persistent stuttering
Speech Delay
5-10% of preschool-aged children
Speech delay is one of the most common developmental concerns parents bring to their pediatrician. It occurs when a child does not meet the expected speech and ...
Read full guideApraxia of Speech
1-2 per 1,000 children
Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a neurological motor speech disorder in which the brain has difficulty planning and coordinating the precise, sequential mo...
Read full guideArticulation Disorder
8-9% of young children have speech sound disorders
An articulation disorder occurs when a child has persistent difficulty producing specific speech sounds correctly, resulting in speech that is less clear than e...
Read full guideLisp
Very common; most children lisp temporarily during development
A lisp is one of the most recognizable and common speech sound errors in children. In clinical terms, a lisp is a specific type of articulation error affecting ...
Read full guideStuttering
5-8% of children stutter at some point; ~1% develop persistent stuttering
Stuttering, also known as stammering in many countries, is a speech fluency disorder characterized by disruptions in the forward flow of speech. These disruptio...
Read full guideWhy These Guides Matter
When your child is struggling with speech, getting clear, trustworthy information is the first step toward getting help.
Recognize the Signs Early
Understanding the difference between normal development and a potential disorder helps you act at the right time.
Know When to Seek Help
Every guide includes clear, age-based guidelines for when to request a speech-language evaluation.
Practice Effectively at Home
Each condition guide includes evidence-based strategies you can use every day to support your child's progress.
Based on ASHA Guidelines
All information is grounded in guidelines from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and current research.
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