Stuttering

Active Poster Joined: Dec 07 2009 Posts: 51

Ds had very clear speech very early bl"h, then started stuttering badly when baby sis was born. that was 7 months ago. He loves his sister but stuttering is not better, do I go for help or ignore?

Diamond Member Joined: Jun 09 2009 Posts: 3234

I would not worry, but get him evaluated for speech therapy all the same. It might make things worse if you comment on the stuttering to him. A speech therapist can advise you on what to do. Even if he doesn't get therapy, the evaluator can give you advice.

Diamond Member Joined: Apr 03 2006 Posts: 2620

http://www.stutteringhelp.org/

Check out this helpful site to find out all the Do's and Don'ts when dealing with a young child who has started stuttering. As well, it will give you guidelines as to when to get an evaluation and/or push for therapy.