It doesn't seem to make sense since she has been speaking fine up until a few months ago. She is very intelligent for her age, but does have some social anxiety. She has always told me she is teased sometimes at school, but other than that she's hasn't been through anything major that would be causing her extra stress or anxiety. I read that sometimes that can contribute to it. Should I just be patient and hope that is goes away on it's own? How long should I wait before addressing it and possibly have her see a speech therapist? Right now I'm just pretending like I don't hear it and letting her finish her thoughts. Any other suggestions or experiences with stuttering suddenly at such an old age?
2007-01-11 13:20:03 · 8 answers · asked by Christine B 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
Go to the school's speech therapist and see what they say.
I've stuttered all my life and have worked with many, many children who stutter and know that it is very rare for a child to randomly "pick up" stuttering if they have not been through any brain trauma of some sort (car accident, etc). It's especially rare for a girl to stutter (I think the statistics are 1 girl out of every 5 boys).
If you find out that she indeed *is* a stutterer; don't panic. There are many hidden blessings that I've discovered through stuttering. There are also various ways of "re-teaching" yourself how to talk again like I now do (and teach to various children and adults).
If you ever need me, message me. I wish you and your daughter the best of luck!
2007-01-11 20:17:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would ask the school if they have a therapist that she could talk to. Most schools provide this. Every time my son stutters there is a issue that he is having. When he gets very excited or nervous he stutters ALOT! If it is effecting her speech, when you notice she is stuttering just tell her to slow down think about what she has to say and then tell you or have her take a deep breath before she talks. That usually helps.
2007-01-11 21:26:23 · answer #2 · answered by Jessica T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its rare for girls to stutter and I would think even more rare for it to begin so suddenly. I would try talking to her to see what has changed - and get a speech therapists. Reading aloud does help - our 21 yr old daughter has stuttered since she learned to talk - she's ok with family and friends - but with new people she has a very hard time.
2007-01-11 21:29:47 · answer #3 · answered by BonnieLee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may or may not develop into a bigger problem but I'd be willing to bet it is one of those things that sometimes come along at the onset of puberty. My daughter started getting panic attacks around that age, she has since outgrown them but for a couple of years it was "touch and go". I would say just keep "an eye on it" and maybe bring up to the doctor next time she has a check up.
2007-01-11 21:41:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out the web site for the Stuttering Foundation of America and/or e-mail them at infor@stutteringhelp.org. They helped several of my uncles and cousins who stuttered.
Bud
2007-01-12 16:35:01 · answer #5 · answered by Bud B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should talk to her about it before it gets worse. if your worried about her speech, ask her to read out loud for 15 minutes every night.
2007-01-11 21:23:28 · answer #6 · answered by Laurellamags 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would have her brain checked out. i'm not being mean. i would have my daughter seen by a neurologist. could be a problem in there.
good luck! don't mean to scare you.
2007-01-11 21:23:29 · answer #7 · answered by just that girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do not wait, have her tested by a therapist
2007-01-11 21:27:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋