Help W/stuttering

Updated on July 27, 2007
C.H. asks from Riverview, FL
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My daughter turned 3 in April and has started stuttering quite badly. I have heard before that this is normal for this age and shall pass. The problem is, is her 2-year-old brother is beginning to put sentences together and talks just like his big sissy, because he spends so much time w/her. Will it pass for both of them?

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So What Happened?

Thanks to everyone who responded...I just waited patiently when she started to speak and let her completely get it all out. She is now over the stuttering "phase" and is on to the next one:talking back! haha

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G.C.

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The only thing that I can say is something that a friend of mine did who had the same problem her son was 3 and started to stutter and her daughter who was younger did the same as your son....she would correct the daughter on her words but not her son because he couldnt help it really....it did work...hope that helps...Good luck

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L.S.

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My husband stuttered very badly as a child. Come to find out, it was something with his ears. They put tubes in his ears and some speech therapy at school and he stopped.

You could talk to a speech therapist about it too. My daughter was in speech therapy (not due to stuttering) but I'm not sure if it works the same or not. We just called All Children's Hospital and they did some testing on her and she qualified. We did not have to pay anything out of pocket. At age 3, you can put her in the pre-k program through the public schools for a couple of hours a day where they work on speech through playing, crafts, etc. Or you can just take her twice a week for 30 minute sessions while you wait. It's up to you on which you would go with if you qualify.

Or it could be something she outgrows. Personally, I'd go ahead and try with All Children's. They may say it's not bad enough that she needs therapy. If she does, it's something you can take care of now rather than later.

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M.M.

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I recommend you contact the early childhood development, Parents as teachers....Please call ###-###-####

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D.T.

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I have twin daughters. When one of the girls began to stutter we all made it a point to stop whatever we were doing and wait quietly ( without correcting ) while she spoke. No interruptions until her thought was fully expressed. The stuttering phase passed quickly. I hope it will for your child as well. If it does not, of course seek advice from your physician.

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