Is stuttering (repeating sounds or words or prolonging sounds)

Is not easily understood by unfamiliar listeners

Is having difficulty with any sound except for ‘th’

Cannot explain how an object can be used

Cannot answer ‘when’ and ‘why’ questions

Is not using language to talk about past and future events

Cannot participate in detailed conversations

Is reluctant to answer questions in the classroom

Has trouble thinking of the word he or she wants to say

Gets frustrated because he or she is having trouble understanding something or communicating something

Frequently avoids talking

Is having difficulty learning to read

Finds it difficult to rhyme words

Finds it difficult to find words that ‘start with the same sound’, or words that start with a specified sound
(eg ‘show me all the words that start with the ‘p’ sound)

Is not engaging in appropriate social interactions with other kids