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Phonemic structures of delayed phonological systems

J A Gierut1, C L Simmerman, H J Neumann

  • 1Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, Indiana University, Bloomington 47405.

Journal of Child Language
|June 1, 1994
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This study analyzed the phonemic inventories of children with phonological delays, identifying four distinct patterns of speech sound acquisition. These findings offer insights into universal and individual pathways in child language development.

Area of Science:

  • Linguistics
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Speech-Language Pathology

Background:

  • Children with phonological delays often exhibit variations in speech sound production.
  • Understanding phonemic inventory development is crucial for early intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine featural distinctions in the phonemic inventories of children with phonological delays.
  • To compare phonemic and phonetic inventories to understand acquisition patterns.
  • To explore universal versus individual accounts of phonological acquisition.

Main Methods:

  • Analyzed phonemic inventories of 30 children (aged 3;4-5;7) with phonological delays.
  • Focused on featural distinctions within phonemic systems.
  • Identified phonetic inventories for comparative analysis.

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Main Results:

  • Identified four hierarchical and implicationally related types of phonemic inventory across children.
  • Developed a typology that captures common distinctions and allows for individual variations.
  • Demonstrated that children's phonemic systems are not monolithic but show structured differences.

Conclusions:

  • Cross-sectional findings have implications for understanding the longitudinal course of phonemic acquisition.
  • Children possess linguistic choices influencing the trajectory, specifics, and mechanisms of phonological change.
  • Results support a model accounting for both shared developmental patterns and unique individual paths in speech sound acquisition.