postr/StutterSeptember 26, 2018

My son has developed a stutter, and I’m lost on how to help.

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My son has developed a stutter, and I’m lost on how to help. My oldest is five, and over the last year has developed a pretty severe stutter. He is in school and has already started speech therapy. It breaks my heart watching him struggle to get his thoughts out. He gets so frustrated. I usually just wait with a smile for him to finish. Is there anything at home I can do to help him more? Thank you! Edit: Thank you all so much!

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Parent & CaregiverSpeech & Stuttering

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Early Concern & OnsetHome SupportRepetitions & ProlongationsPhysical Tension