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commentr/StutterDec 29, 2020
1 points

Many kids stutter while learning to speak. "to be honest the stuttering has tremendously improved, to the point where it rarely happens." The doctor told you to wait and see because it may just go...

Parent & CaregiverSpeech & Stuttering
Early Concern & OnsetOnset & Life-Stage Changes
postr/StutterDec 29, 2020
3 points

hope this is ok to post

hope this is ok to post hey everyone. so my son just turned 5. he developed a bit of a stutter about 7-8 months ago where he was getting stuck on a lot of words such as "and", "like", "but", "then" an...

Parent & CaregiverSpeech & Stuttering
Early Concern & OnsetOnset & Life-Stage Changes
commentr/StutterDec 28, 2020
2 points

Congrats on soon becoming a Dad! I've been struggling more with my stutter lately since my daughter started stuttering. Chews me up that she likely inherited it from me, I just need to be strong for h...

Causes & VariabilityParent & CaregiverEmotional Experience
Genetic & Family FactorsEarly Concern & OnsetHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterDec 27, 2020
1 points

>grow it out **by not focusing on it too much** This is nonsense. No such negative mechanism exists. Don't spread misinformation. - Apart from that - in 6 years, if the impression is made that n...

MetaParent & Caregiver
Not About StutteringEarly Concern & Onset
commentr/StutterDec 27, 2020
1 points

Who said to do that forever. Right now the kid is 4, until he's 6 or 7 you should give him the chance to grow it out by not focusing on it too much. If it's persists past 10 that's a different situati...

Parent & CaregiverSpeech & Stuttering
Early Concern & OnsetOnset & Life-Stage Changes
commentr/StutterDec 25, 2020
3 points

First advice is to not freak out and start being all worried about his speech. Kids can pick up on that and that usually contributes to negative feelings more than anything. Secondly, I haven't heard ...

Parent & CaregiverCauses & Variability
Early Concern & OnsetGenetic & Family FactorsTrauma & Psychological
postr/StutterDec 25, 2020
1 points

A worried Mom, my 4 year old suddenly started stuttering after my wife had a party that petrified him bc of strangers and noise. Wonering about trauma and stuttering...

A worried Mom, my 4 year old suddenly started stuttering after my wife had a party that petrified him bc of strangers and noise. Wonering about trauma and stuttering... My 4 year old child started sud...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceParent & Caregiver
Trauma & PsychologicalAnxiety & Social JudgmentEarly Concern & Onset
postr/StutterDec 4, 2020
3 points

Children with speech impediments other than stuttering

Children with speech impediments other than stuttering We have recently been noticing that my 4 year old son is displaying an unusual habit while speaking. After completing a sentence, he will occasi...

Causes & VariabilityParent & Caregiver
Genetic & Family FactorsEarly Concern & Onset
commentr/StutterDec 3, 2020
1 points

I agree with an above comment in regards to speaking slower so he can keep up in conversations. Unless its suspected he is delayed in processing language, I wouldn't worry about this. Speak to him lik...

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Home SupportEarly Concern & OnsetAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 3, 2020
3 points

I have a 7-year old with a severe stutter, too. You mentioned you and your wife were considering sending your son to a camp with other children who stutter. My son and I attended (pre-COVID) a two-day...

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commentr/StutterDec 3, 2020
3 points

I also had delayed speech. Had speech therapy in school and other various programs starting at 4-5. The biggest thing I would say is don’t tell him it’s probably going to go away. My mother was super ...

Parent & CaregiverEmotional Experience
Early Concern & OnsetParent Emotions & GuiltTreatment Decisions+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 19, 2020
4 points

A stutter doesn’t randomly appear due to stress, but will get worse due to it. My situation isn’t identical but mine went away for all of middle school and came back when I was around 13 and was enter...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceParent & Caregiver
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentEarly Concern & Onset+1 more
postr/StutterNov 15, 2020
2 points

How to explain a stutter to a child?

How to explain a stutter to a child? I was doing a voice chat with my sister and 4 year old neice today and she asked me "Why do you go c-c-c?" I tried my best to explain and she seemed to accept it n...

Community & SupportParent & Caregiver
Validation & EmpathyEarly Concern & Onset
postr/StutterNov 2, 2020
23 points

Developing a stutter as a teen?

Developing a stutter as a teen? Hello, before all of this just know I am not very informed so I most likely won't be using proper terminology and I won't know all of the acronyms So, when i was about...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionTrauma & PsychologicalStigma & Bullying+1 more
postr/StutterOct 18, 2020
9 points

I’m worried

I’m worried So I’m 13 and and I’m slowly developing a stutter and I’m kinda worried is this normal?...

Parent & CaregiverSpeech & Stuttering
Early Concern & OnsetOnset & Life-Stage Changes
commentr/StutterSep 30, 2020
3 points

Damn I feel for the little guy, wish I could comfort him somehow :/ You’re an amazing mother for inspiring him to be whatever he wants, this disability shouldn’t limit his ambitions....

Parent & CaregiverEmotional Experience
Early Concern & OnsetHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterSep 28, 2020
3 points

I know the feeling. I grew up with an abusive father. Got no support at all. Only my mum accepted me. As immigrants, they didn't know there was treatment and support for stuttering, so I went my ...

Causes & VariabilityParent & CaregiverSpeech & Stuttering
Trauma & PsychologicalEarly Concern & OnsetParent Emotions & Guilt+1 more
postr/StutterSep 22, 2020
8 points

I think my son is developing a stammer. Help?

I think my son is developing a stammer. Help? My son 8 years old. I think he is starting to develop a stammer he will t t t t trip up on the start of words, just a few but enough for me to notice a f...

Parent & CaregiverTherapy & Professional
Early Concern & OnsetSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterSep 13, 2020
1 points

I stutter and my son got over his stutter relatively quickly. So don't worry about it....

Parent & Caregiver
Home SupportEarly Concern & Onset
commentr/StutterSep 1, 2020
1 points

Well, I stutter and my daughter stutters also. I intentionally opted not to put my daughter into speech therapy. Both my daughter and I are mild stutterers, and my thought was to not bring more attent...

Parent & Caregiver
Early Concern & OnsetTreatment DecisionsHome Support