CCC Speech Sound Disorders

Question 1

Which process describes a child replacing a fricative with a stop, such as saying 'tun' for 'sun'?

Accepted Answer

Stopping

Answer

Stopping is a phonological process where fricatives or affricates are replaced by stop consonants.

Question 2

At what age is the phoneme /r/ typically acquired by most children?

Accepted Answer

Age 7

Answer

The phoneme /r/ is one of the latest to be acquired, typically mastered by age 7.

Question 3

A child who consistently omits final consonants (e.g., 'ca' for 'cat') is demonstrating which phonological process?

Accepted Answer

Final consonant deletion

Answer

Final consonant deletion is the omission of the final consonant in a syllable or word.

Question 4

Which assessment approach samples a child's phoneme production across a variety of contexts using real words?

Accepted Answer

Single-word articulation test

Answer

A single-word articulation test elicits target phonemes in a standardized set of real words across various positions.

Question 5

Which term describes the ability of a child to correctly produce a sound when given a model or cue?

Accepted Answer

Stimulability

Answer

Stimulability refers to the child's ability to produce a sound correctly when provided with auditory and/or visual cues.

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