My almost-3-year-old recently started to studder when she speaks. Why do children studder?

Answer 1

Many young kids go through a stage between the ages of 2 and 5 when they stutter, repeating certain syllables, words or phrases, prolonging them, or stopping, making no sound for certain sounds and syllables. Stuttering is a form of dysfluency - an interruption in the flow of speech.

Answer 2

Well my Ex-husband of 17 years Studdered, because he was "Beat" with a duct-taped, ping-pong, paddle, so much, he'd run away from home as young as, 7 years old until he was old enough to move out, of home... He still studders when he gets "Nervous!!" If theirs anyone in your home, who yells alot, or is abusive to her, that could be the problem, right there, if there isn't anyone being abusive, then I'd get her checked-out.... but, I've never heard of anyone who "Studdered" that wasn't being abused, someway, or another!!!

Answer 3

Most times it a physical problem but in some cases it is a lack of confidence.My son started to stutter when he was about the same age and we sat down with him each time and told him calmly to slow down and think of what he was trying to say. Be gentle with the child and make them pronounce every syllable. If you have other children in the house i would seriously discourage them from poking fun at this child even if it seems harmless. This child needs to feel secure in his ability to properly express him/herself and it is up to you to help. If the problem continues seek medical help and do not rule out the possibility that some source within the home or care givers home is playing a part. I hope this helps.

Answer 4

I was a bit concerned when my daughter started doing this at around the same age but I did reading on the internet and found its quite common and that they grow out of it after a few months and she did - she used to say things like I, I, I, I want to go on the swing - it was like her mind was working faster than she could get the words out. Apparently it is very common though.

Answer 5

Thats a double sided question, this is a developmental stage and could be normal, but studies have also shown that trauma can cause this at a young age, a fear of something in her subconseous mind. Pay attention to any other behavioral changes.

Answer 6

Don't panic...My son started stuttering around that age too...he'll be 5 in a couple of weeks and hasnt' stuttered for a looooooong time now..It was a phase. We summed it up to him learning so many new words and such that he rushed to try and say it all and started stuttering...just his mind was working faster than his mouth could. I'm almost certain your daughter will also come out of it...Good luck!

Answer 7

Because they try to talk faster than their minds can go. She is in a hurry to get her point across but her mind is slower at putting the words together. Some kids do this because they're parents don't have the patience to actually LISTEN to their children when they speak.

Answer 8

Could be something wrong with his brain, or it could simply be that his thoughts are running much faster than his mouth can get them out. I'd advise not worrying too much about it; he's still developing at a very rapid pace, and the problem could disappear just as suddenly.

Answer 9

it could be a number of things ask the doctor. I don't mean to upset you but my son did the same thing at 3 and 15 years later I found he was being molested by another kid. Please watch for any sign you can pick up on.

Answer 10

Don't know but make an appointment with her doctor. Request speech therapy. They should be able to correct it at a young age.