postr/StutterJanuary 28, 2024
My teenager has started stuttering...
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My teenager has started stuttering... My teenager (17m) has suddenly started stuttering in the middle of a sentence. But I'm not sure if it's a speech thing because his bottom lip/jaw starts quivering. He's never had any issues with speech or anything, he's always been healthy and no issues with health ever, which is why this is scaring me. I know it's not drugs and he hasn't had any head injuries. I've heard anxiety can cause it which I can understand, but why would his mouth quiver like that? I'm taking him to a doctor but I'm sure they'll brush it off and if they do, how do I get him a CAT scan or what all needs to be looked at? I feel so clueless
Themes
Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Subthemes
Neurological & BrainTrauma & PsychologicalOnset & Life-Stage Changes
Codes (2)
emotional_statephysical_state