My child is 2 ½ years old and can't say the "s" and the "th" sounds. Should I be concerned?

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My child is 2 ½ years old and can’t say the “s” and the “th” sounds. Should I be concerned?

November 2, 2015

Not yet. A child at age 2 ½ is only expected to be approximately 65-70% intelligible when speaking. The “s” and “th” sounds are later developing sounds.