My 3.5 yr old daughter has been stuttering for 6 months.
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My 3.5 yr old daughter has been stuttering for 6 months. It’s not the typical toddler fumbling with words, but repetitions, elongations, blocks with eye rolls and head movements while she struggles to speak. My wife and I noticed early and never draw attention to it but let her finish and respond. We don’t finish her sentences but just let her talk and respond. Is this right? She also recently became somewhat aware of her struggles because the other day she was having trouble and said “Daddy, talk” like she wanted me to finish her sentence for her. It’s also starting to affect how she converses with kids, as it can be a struggle to say her name or ask “What’s your name ?” She is bilingual (English at home, Spanish immersion in daycare). I’m not sure if this has anything to do with it. My questions I guess: We don’t draw attention to it and let her speak. Is this right? We are going to a speech pathologist next month. Any tips on what we should be asking or looking for? Is there anything we can do to help without making her self conscious? I appreciate your time and support reading this. Thank you. She’s an amazing outgoing smart kid and just want to do the right things.