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5yo son studdering... As the title suggests, my 5yo has developed a studder. I grew up studdering from ages 6-15. It kind of lingered off after then. My worry is JUST how similar he is of me, im talking a complete and utter mini me, that this may be something he will be living with for quite some time. Its a decent studder and it really reminds myself of mine. The constant repeats, the drawn out words trying to form them. My son is sharp as a tack every which way. He acceled unbelievably higher than anyother classmates in this past year of transitional kindergarten. My wife is convinced this is normal 5yo behavior (so says google). His starting of sentences or questions is without a doubt the hardest. On average, he is repeating the first sound of the first word maybe 8-10 times. I've tried telling him times that helped me while growing up. Give yourself a second. Don't speak too quick, if you feel yourself start to fade into a stammer or studder, dont attempt to restart the word. Just stop and wait until your throat allows you to project your voice. This is all stuff I was instructed to do via the school appointed speech therapist. Back in grade school. But all I see and hear, is my exact studder story whenever I talk with him. And it hurts me because I remember how hard it was, and how embarrassing it can be among my peers both inside and outside of school. My question is for fellow parents....who's children here had developed one around this age, and shortly dissappear in the following year? Also, what are some newly updated helpful hints and tricks to give him?