Phonological delay specifically affects a child's ability to produce speech sounds. Children with phonological delay may have difficulty with:

• speech sound production, using incorrect pronunciation

• the ability to discriminate between different sounds

• syllable segmentation and rhyming.

This can impact their ability to communicate effectively and may also affect their social and academic development.

Early intervention with speech and language therapy can be helpful for children with phonological delay to improve their speech sound production and phonological awareness skills.