My 3 year old son stutters at the beginning of his sentence. He doesn't do it all of the time, mostly when he is excited or mad. Once he gets the beginning of the sentence out, the rest of it comes out fine. He talks very plain and you can understand everything he says. I was wondering if anyone else has the same problem and if there is anything I can do to help correct it before school next year.
2006-07-10 04:25:32 · 6 answers · asked by #3ontheway! 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
He has been doing this for a few months. He doesn't do it when playing w/ his siblings or friends. It seems to be when he is trying to tell us something. Once he gets that first word out, it all comes out smoothly.
2006-07-10 07:56:59 · update #1
Go to the Stuttering Foundation of America web site at www.stutteringhelp.org and read their tips on helping the child who stutters. Their advice helped us.
2006-07-10 10:45:26 · answer #1 · answered by Bud B 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Is this something new or has he done this for a long time? If it is something new, he may be stressed or going through a growth spurt. If he is stressed, give him lots of extra love and support. If you feel it is a growth spurt, it will just take some time.
It is really common for children to do this. Especially when their emotions are running high. Don't ask him to slow down or start his sentences for him. Pretend like you don't notice. It will only cause frustration on his part if you do. Just remain calm and wait for him to get through his sentence. Since he doesn't do it all the time, I wouldn't give it a second thought. Relax and good luck!
2006-07-10 06:41:58 · answer #2 · answered by marnonyahoo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son went through a phase for about 3 or 4 months or so when speech was developing quickly for him - but not quick enough. He stuttered. I was nervous about it and called my pediatrician. He reassured me that it very well could just be a developmental stage and recommended giving it time. Sure enough it cleared up on its own. No speech pathologist, etc.
2006-07-10 06:37:49 · answer #3 · answered by Christine W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my brother stuttered from a young age due to an accident during his birth where the O2 was cut off to his brain for too long from the cord. he went through speech therapy and it help alot. now he only does it if he's really tired or excited.
so give speech therapy a try. my brother took his at his elementary school
good luck.
2006-07-10 04:53:56 · answer #4 · answered by Brandie C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is normal. They are still mastering the art of speech and if they are trying to talk fast they tend to trip over their tounge. If it gets worse then you should have him checked out.
2006-07-10 04:29:15 · answer #5 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds normal
2006-07-10 05:05:01 · answer #6 · answered by Linnie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋