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commentr/StutterJun 23, 2023
1 points

Hi. My son also has speech apraxia (motor processing issues with speech). This displayed itself before the stuttering. I don't recall babbling delay, but he didn't say his first words until after ...

Parent & CaregiverCauses & Variability
Early Concern & OnsetNeurological & Brain
commentr/StutterJun 23, 2023
1 points

Hey I was wondering if you remember if your kid had a babbling delay or speech delay as a baby? I have a 10 month old who isn’t babbling and it’s really worrying me. My husband has a stutter, so I’m h...

Parent & Caregiver
Early Concern & Onset
commentr/StutterJun 23, 2023
1 points

Hey I was wondering if you remember if your kid had a babbling delay or speech delay as a baby? I have a 10 month old who isn’t babbling and it’s really worrying me. My husband has a stutter, so I’m h...

Parent & Caregiver
Early Concern & Onset
postr/StutterJun 22, 2023
5 points

Do any of you know if you had a babbling delay or speech delay as a baby?

Do any of you know if you had a babbling delay or speech delay as a baby? Or if you’re the parent, if you remember if your kid did? I have a 10 month old who isn’t babbling at all. My husband has a st...

Parent & CaregiverCauses & Variability
Early Concern & OnsetGenetic & Family Factors
commentr/StutterJun 22, 2023
1 points

If he’s not bothered by his stutter, you shouldn’t be either! Give him the time to speak and stutter and let him know he’s safe and hears and validated. That’s probably the best thing you can do for y...

Identity & DisabilityParent & Caregiver
Acceptance & PrideEarly Concern & OnsetHome Support
commentr/StutterJun 22, 2023
4 points

I am a fellow stutterer and a Speech Pathologist Assistant as well. I understand your frustration and concerns as a parent, you are not alone. Services can be very costly and I applaud you for using s...

Community & SupportParent & Caregiver
Advice OfferedEarly Concern & OnsetHome Support
commentr/StutterJun 22, 2023
6 points

I stutter and my 5 year old stutters. The biggest advice I will give is that make sure that he knows its ok stutter. I was never told that my whole childhood and it made me feel like I was broken an...

Identity & DisabilityParent & Caregiver
Acceptance & PrideEarly Concern & OnsetHome Support
commentr/StutterJun 22, 2023
6 points

Hi, First, you haven't ruined his life! My son also stutters, and the focus of our stuttering program (Mini-kids) is acceptance, which often reduces stuttering as well. This podcast talked about mu...

Community & SupportIdentity & DisabilityParent & Caregiver
Validation & EmpathyAcceptance & PrideEarly Concern & Onset+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 21, 2023
11 points

Therapy really helps at a young age, atleast from my experience. My stutter almost completely went away when i first went to therapy around the age of 10, but then it came back and we couldn't afford ...

Identity & DisabilityParent & Caregiver
Stigma & BullyingEarly Concern & OnsetHome Support
postr/StutterJun 14, 2023
3 points

Stutter affecting little kids?

Stutter affecting little kids? I have a part-time job as a preschool teacher. I have a pretty mild stutter, but the kids in my class are all aged 4-5 so they're still learning how to speak clearly and...

Parent & CaregiverSchool & Work
Early Concern & OnsetSchool & Academic Life
postr/StutterJun 4, 2023
9 points

Will stuttering affect my daughter??😭😭

Will stuttering affect my daughter??😭😭 So im 28M (a mild —>severe stammerer) i have a daughter who is living with me now (my sister basically helping me out) my wife (29 and doesnt stanmer) has t...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceParent & Caregiver
Genetic & Family FactorsSituational VariabilitySadness & Hopelessness+1 more
postr/StutterJun 1, 2023
13 points

Did you ever get help by your parents doing speech therapy techniques when you where younger?

Did you ever get help by your parents doing speech therapy techniques when you where younger? I was sent to speech therapy many times and at different ages when I was younger. And to be honest I never...

Anticipation & AvoidanceParent & CaregiverSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentEarly Concern & Onset+3 more
commentr/StutterMay 31, 2023
3 points

My twin brothers were the same. One started stuttering when he was about 5/6 and the other quickly started too. Both are now completely fine...

Parent & Caregiver
Early Concern & Onset
commentr/StutterMay 31, 2023
1 points

My sister imitated my stutter as well. She has a slight stammer very rarely, but no stutter in the end. It was indeed 'monkey see monkey do'....

Parent & Caregiver
Early Concern & Onset
commentr/StutterMay 31, 2023
1 points

There is no cure, but speech therapy in young children seems to be more effective (preschool). Most has already been said here, try to find a good SLP that specializes in stuttering. Stuttering is ve...

Causes & VariabilityParent & CaregiverTherapy & Professional
Genetic & Family FactorsEarly Concern & OnsetSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterMay 30, 2023
8 points

I know when my cousin was younger, she looked up to me so she would imitate my stutter. I’m not saying that’s definitely what it is, but younger siblings/relatives do go through that “monkey see monke...

Parent & CaregiverSchool & WorkTherapy & Professional
Early Concern & OnsetHome SupportSchool & Academic Life+1 more
postr/StutterMay 30, 2023
12 points

7 year old stutters and now suddenly his 5 year old brother is stuttering the exact same

7 year old stutters and now suddenly his 5 year old brother is stuttering the exact same I don’t know who else to turn to or who else to talk to, so hopefully your expertise can guide me. My oldest s...

Causes & VariabilityParent & CaregiverSpeech & Stuttering
Cycles & RandomnessEarly Concern & OnsetTreatment Decisions+3 more
commentr/StutterMay 29, 2023
2 points

I stutter, have two kids, my daughter stutters also since she first started talking 1.5yrs old. It was very mild, so I never put her into speech therapy. I didn't want her to be hyper-aware of her spe...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & DisabilityParent & Caregiver
Severity & FluctuationIdentity & Self-PerceptionEarly Concern & Onset+1 more
postr/StutterMay 29, 2023
10 points

Advice for a parent of a child with a stutter

Advice for a parent of a child with a stutter I have a 9 year old son with a stutter and tourettes. Every so often someone will say something or mock him. He does well although he does get upset, e...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceParent & Caregiver
Trauma & PsychologicalFrustration & AngerEarly Concern & Onset+3 more
commentr/StutterMay 27, 2023
1 points

We thought my baby brother had a stutter but turns out he was only copying me. I would recommend keeping an eye out for it and taking your kid a speech therapist....

Parent & CaregiverTherapy & Professional
Early Concern & OnsetSeeking Therapy