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    4 - 5 Years

    Speech Milestones

    Five-year-olds refine their speech clarity, fine motor precision, and emotional regulation in preparation for kindergarten.

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    Your Child's 5th Year (4 - 5 Years)

    Key speech milestones to watch for during this stage.

    Expressive Language: Uses complex sentences, tells detailed stories, recalls story details
    Receptive Language: Understands rhyming words, follows multi-step directions
    Speech Sounds: Clear speech in all contexts, all age-appropriate sounds mastered
    Social Communication: Expresses emotions constructively, shows empathy, uses narrative skills
    Feeding: Mature chewing and swallowing, comfortable with all food textures and mealtimes
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    Your Child's 4th Year

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