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commentr/StutterJan 23, 2025
2 points

I am not a PWS but rather a speech therapist. It’s unlikely that a tonsillectomy would make any difference with this neurological and often hereditary condition. Curious… how old are you and how old i...

Causes & VariabilityParent & Caregiver
Neurological & BrainTrauma & PsychologicalEarly Concern & Onset+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 23, 2025
2 points

Do everything you can to encourage him and don’t make him feel like he’s doing something wrong when he stutters. My family always cast my stuttering in a negative light and even sometimes would scream...

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Trauma & PsychologicalShame & EmbarrassmentFrustration & Anger+3 more
postr/StutterJan 21, 2025
5 points

7- year old stutters on C,K,T,P words

7- year old stutters on C,K,T,P words My 7-year-old struggles with stuttering on words that start with C, K, P, and T. I’m wondering if this is something he might outgrow or if, at his age, it is more...

Parent & CaregiverIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Early Concern & OnsetStigma & BullyingSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2025
1 points

My 7 year old stutters at c sounds . Should I send him for therapy in his public school I’m worried if kids will start bullying him...

Parent & CaregiverIdentity & Disability
Early Concern & OnsetStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJan 17, 2025
2 points

Thank you for sharing your experiences!! I know there’s a chance this is temporary but he seems to be displaying a lot of the red flags that say it may be permanent. I just want to make sure I’m doing...

Parent & CaregiverCauses & Variability
Early Concern & OnsetSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterJan 15, 2025
2 points

Yes, it’s not uncommon for very young children to have disfluencies, stuttering, as a normal part of language development. In my daughter’s case, I wonder if having made a big case of this might have ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilityParent & Caregiver
Shame & EmbarrassmentSadness & HopelessnessIdentity & Self-Perception+2 more
postr/StopStutterJan 15, 2025
0 points

Parents of Stuttering Children

Parents of Stuttering Children Wonderful review and the transformation of the boy is incredible....

Community & SupportParent & Caregiver
Personal StoriesEarly Concern & Onset
commentr/StutterJan 15, 2025
3 points

contact university of austin stuttering center and the friends organization. the best thing for you to do right now is to not make it a big deal and allow him to stutter and speak. if you start to iso...

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Early Concern & OnsetHome SupportUnclear or Context Missing
commentr/StutterJan 15, 2025
3 points

Don’t give up hope. As a lifelong stutterer when our 4 year old daughter began to stutter I was horrified. I made all kinds of promises to god that I would do anything if this lifelong curse would be ...

Causes & VariabilityParent & CaregiverSpeech & Stuttering
Genetic & Family FactorsEarly Concern & OnsetParent Emotions & Guilt+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 15, 2025
3 points

You’re already ahead of the game by getting him k to therapy early. My son started at 3 as well and it came out of nowhere and really took us by surprise. One of the things that I’ve been trying to ...

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Early Concern & OnsetHome SupportListener Reactions
postr/StutterJan 15, 2025
6 points

Mom to preschooler with a stutter…

Mom to preschooler with a stutter… I’m looking for advice. My preschooler (dare I say toddler?? He’s only 3) has developed a stutter… it appears to be one that will be sticking around. He has several ...

Parent & Caregiver
Early Concern & OnsetHome Support
postr/StutterJan 11, 2025
6 points

anyone have any kids with autism that stutters?

anyone have any kids with autism that stutters? my son is 7 and is in first grade. has special therapy classes everyday so hes in his home class for a little over half a day. he started a little while...

Parent & CaregiverSpeech & Stuttering
Early Concern & OnsetParent Emotions & GuiltRepetitions & Prolongations+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2025
4 points

My daughter stuttered at the age of 4. As a lifetime stutterer with stuttering on both sides of her biology I was horrified believing she was doomed. I made all kinds of bargains with god that this cu...

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Early Concern & OnsetSeverity & FluctuationHope & Motivation
postr/StutterJan 9, 2025
32 points

I’m a person who stutters and my child has started too

I’m a person who stutters and my child has started too I am a 32f and I stutter. My son is 4 1/2 and just started stuttering last week. It feels like gunshots every time I hear him stutter. It saddens...

Parent & CaregiverEmotional Experience
Early Concern & OnsetSadness & Hopelessness
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2025
1 points

I guess, just know it's not a given that your kids will stutter - I understand the stress though...

Parent & CaregiverCommunity & Support
Early Concern & OnsetValidation & Empathy
postr/StutterJan 8, 2025
1 points

Question about what classifies as stuttering

Question about what classifies as stuttering Hi everyone. I have an almost 7 year old who has had speech problems pretty much since she's been speaking. My wife and I thought it might be something tha...

Parent & CaregiverSpeech & Stuttering
Early Concern & OnsetRepetitions & Prolongations
postr/StutterJan 7, 2025
1 points

Suggestions to help nephew

Suggestions to help nephew My 7 year old nephew recently started stuttering. He is getting speech therapy through school and was working with a speech therapist virtually. The private therapist was to...

Parent & CaregiverTherapy & Professional
Early Concern & OnsetHome SupportPositive Therapy Techniques
commentr/StutterJan 3, 2025
1 points

My son is 3 years old and started to stutter while speaking. What kind of early intervention did you guys do?...

Parent & Caregiver
Early Concern & Onset
commentr/StutterJan 2, 2025
7 points

I stutter, and my son doesnt. But if he did, i know sending him to therapy early would likely fix that problem, something that i didnt have a chance to do when i was younger...

Causes & VariabilityParent & Caregiver
Genetic & Family FactorsEarly Concern & OnsetTreatment Decisions
commentr/StutterJan 1, 2025
3 points

My 2.5-year-old just started stuttering a few weeks ago. I have a mild/moderate stutter, and my father-in-law also stutters, so she gets it honestly....

Causes & VariabilityParent & Caregiver
Genetic & Family FactorsEarly Concern & Onset