Blake (4;4 years) has a percentage of consonants correct (PCC) of 68% (based on a conversational speech sample). Blake's speech is primarily characterized by substitution processes (e.g., consonant cluster simplification, velar fronting in word-initial position only, palatal fronting, gliding of liquids). His errors are consistent. Based on these brief observations, Blake most likely has:

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Blake's percentage of consonants correct (PCC) of 68% and the description of his speech errors, which include substitution processes like consonant cluster simplification, velar fronting, palatal fronting, and gliding of liquids, suggest a phonological impairment. The consistency of these errors and the PCC score indicate that his impairment is more than mild but not severe, fitting the criteria for a mild-moderate phonological impairment.

Blake (4;4 Years) Has a Percentage of Consonants Correct (PCC)