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I don’t want to comment so much on a therapy plan because I think that’s been covered by an actual speech therapist! but I do want to talk more on the emotional side of this. You’re already doing a great job of asking questions and wanting to be the best advocate for your child. First and foremost, they have a voice and I’m my experience - it’s nice to let them make their way through a sentence without finishing it for them. Let them take their time or try it again and encourage them to breathe until they are ready to speed up conversation. You can do exercises with them at home, even at this age, that will help loosen the mouth and get them ready for a day of speaking. That’s half the battle. And these are things that he will start to do on his own because you’re teaching him now. There will be people who will make fun of him and it’s also your job to prepare them for that. There will be days (if your son’s stutter doesn’t subside by a certain age) where it will affect him. You’ll see it in his eyes. Your opinion of him matters to him so as you mentioned in another comment - be unwaveringly supportive. Because as we all know, this isn’t as a reflection on his intelligence or ability. If anything, it’s the most frustrating for *him*. Imagine having so much to say and your body just won’t let you - esp when you’re stressed and maybe NEED to speak your mind. Good on you for starting this early. This hits close to home because I only wish my parents had. I’ve come a LONGGGG way with my stutter and barely do now but have had some seriously traumatic events happen in school and even with my parents (denial on their part) surrounding my stutter. It’s heartwarming to see stuttering being taken seriously.