Stuutering in a 2 Year-old

Updated on June 14, 2007
C.M. asks from Bayside, NY
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My 2 year-old son is tuttering for 3 months.Should I worry?

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K.G.

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you should not worry-from what I know, this can be completely normal and last until 5 or 6 (?) years old. However, confirm this with your epdiatrician.

J.M.

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Hi. My son started stuttering at around 3-4years old. I was really concerned because I had never really heard of this being something that passes. He even incorporated a hand movement that he didn't even realize he was doing! (like opening and closing his right hand with every word while talking.) After speaking to several other moms, I realized that it was actually more common than I thought. The pediatrician checked him and said the same. My son was fine, It was me who was a mess. This lasted a couple of months and then it slowly just faded. If the pediatrician says he's ok then I would try not to react in a way that might make your son even more anxious and let some time pass and see if it subsides on its own. When it happened to my daughter a year later...I already knew what it was and gave her her time as well. Hers was not as evident a did not last as long and ultimitaly they are both fine. Good luck!

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L.M.

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hi i am L., one of my daughters was 5 when she started stuttering, she also had a little speech problem.the school she attended provided her with speech therapy and now she is going to be 7 and she is doing wonderful no more stuttering.unfortunatly my 4 year old started stuttering about 2 months ago. one thing i have learned is do not make a big deal about it and definitly make sure no one not even family members make fun of him. you can even tell him to take a deep breath and to take his time.what caused my 4 year old to start stuttering was her bigger sibblings were always talking over her,but we have put a stop on that and everyone has to give her a little respect. sorry for rambling on but i know how you feel.
give it time
L.

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T.M.

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C.,
all kids go through a disfluency phase. it starts around now, and can last a little while. stuttering is different from typical disfluencies. stuttering is usually repetitive, like "I want a t-t-t-t-turtle" while typical disfluencies are shorter. this is just an example. i can crack open my speech and language pathology textbooks if you're eager for more! if it's not stuttering, your son will grow out of it. my two year old daughter is doing the same thing, but i have been letting her say her piece and don't try to rush her or finish her sentences. sometimes even talking slower, but maintaining a natural pace to her helps too.
hope this helps. feel free to contact me.

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