Spontaneous recovery has less to do with chronological age and more to do with time since onset, and this has been taught since [at least the 80's.](https://www.mnsu.edu/comdis/kuster/jdwilliamslibrary/williamscourse.html) Ehud Yairi [reported in 1999](https://www.stutteringhelp.org/research-early-childhood-stuttering-0) that 76% of children tracked for four years after the onset of stuttering completely recovered by the end of that time. \> we all speak more slowly so he can keep up with conversation Unless you do this because you're concerned that his listening skills aren't where they should be (you mentioned he got the PE tubes late), this likely isn't needed. Stuttering isn't a language problem; we process language normally and at normal rates, both expressively and receptively. The problem comes in actually executing the motor plan to speak. ASL is one of those things that may not be a horrible idea, but it might not be a great one either. On my darker days I've considered taking it up for that exact reason, but in a way that only holds the disorder up as something that *must* be avoided, to the point of finding other modalities. I'd only use things other than speech as a last resort, and for this purpose I use writing, personally, and not very often. Assuming you're in the US, he's entitled to services with the school Speech Therapist. A lot of SLPs don't get any time with actual people who stutter, but most if not all have at least been taught clinical theory on it. They'll have to eval him to confirm this, but if it's as bad as you say, he'll definitely qualify. If you're in a larger city, there could also be a dedicated fluency clinic, whether it's full time or just as a summer program. Apart from that, I think you're on the right track. Don't make fun, or tell him to "spit it out" or anything like that. The best thing you can do as a parent is to be patient, and let him lead, so to speak. If he doesn't want to talk, don't force him. If he does, treat him like you would anyone else. This disorder is deeply personal, and at 7 he may not be sure what his own feelings are about how he wants you to react or support him. I personally wasn't super fond of my mother even mentioning it, but he may feel differently. It can't hurt to ask, either. I hope this helps.