How do I know if my child has a stuttering problem?
Your child may hesitate or repeat some syllables, words or phrases while talking. But this does not always indicate a stuttering problem. Many children will experience periods of "normal dysfluency" as they learn to speak. They may repeat syllables or words once or twice. For example, "I..I...I want some juice." They may also use fillers such as "um" and "er" when speaking. This usually occurs between the ages of one and five, and it may come and go. ____________________________________________________ TIPS FOR THE CLASSROOM TEACHER
For Preschool and Kindergarten Children........
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As a parent, when should you seek help? If your child stutters on more than 10% of their speech with a lot of effort and tension or when he/she avoids stuttering by changing words or using extra sounds to help them start to speak. Or maybe they experience "blocks" (no airflow or voice for several seconds) more frequently.
Here are some helpful tips when talking with your child:
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