She is very bright and has just recently developed this problem. I have had a few people tell me to tell her to slow down and that it's probably just because she is excited. It's not every word she has trouble with but it doesn't seem to be any specific sound she struggles with either. Is this something normal or should I look into speech therapy at this age? She will be turning 3 in July.
2007-06-09 14:50:32 · 12 answers · asked by kaylasmom 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Don't tell her to "slow down." Go to www.stutteringhelp.org and read their tips for parents so you know what to do to help your child. They also have a chart that helps you decide if and when to contact a speech therapist who specializes in stuttering. There is a list of them by state and city under "referrals."
2007-06-10 07:09:49 · answer #1 · answered by Bud B 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like your daughter may be going through what is known as a "language explosion." What this means is that her vocabulary is increasing at a huge rate. This is often seen around the age of 2 or when children begin combining words together. It is normal at this time of language development for a child to appear to have "bumpy" speech. I wouldn't suggest having her slow down. Let her know that it is what she says is that is important, not how she says it and that she can take her time. I would not worry about this being an issue of stuttering. It should clear up on it's own. If it doesn't by the age of 5 or so, I would consult with a speech-language pathologist. Good luck!
2007-06-09 15:34:00 · answer #2 · answered by Lady J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We experienced the same thing with our daughter just after she turned two. I was very, very concerned (my wife thinks I tend to overreact when it comes to "problems" with our kids). So, we did tons and tons of online research which all said pretty much that it was normal. But, that didn't sit well with me, so we asked a child psychologist and she said... it's normal. In more detail, kids up to age 5 often develop a temporary stuttering problem that can last several weeks, months, or even over a year while their brains figure out how to process certain information and articulation skills. We were told if it lasted beyond age 5, or more than 6-12 months to have our daughter evaluated. It lasted about 3 months and slowly disappeared. Now she has no problems. Hope this helps!
2016-04-01 13:19:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not to stress, my niece started stuttering at 2.5 and now her younger brother who just turned 2.5 has also started. Their Ped said just what your thinking. It is because she is bright and her mind is working faster than her brain and mouth can work together. If you are still feeling uneasy about it, as my sister-in-law was, she had her children tested by a speech therapist via the public school system in her city. My niece is 5 and speaks beautifully.
2007-06-09 16:35:58 · answer #4 · answered by passiveaggressive 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 3-year old has the same issue. She got checked by a developmental specialist when she turned 3, and I was advised that this is completely normal. Their brains are working so fast, their mouths are not developed enough to keep up.
She will outgrow it soon. Even now, a few months since her check up, she stutters much less.
2007-06-09 14:57:32 · answer #5 · answered by sharkyincanada 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds normal for this age. Her mind is moving faster than her mouth. Plus she still has yet to full master the language. Just tell her to slow down and repeat what she was trying to say. Just be calm with her and give it some time. Heck, it still happens to me sometimes when I can't get the words out fast enough. LOL.
2007-06-09 15:02:03 · answer #6 · answered by Amanda 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is completely normal for her age. You need to listen and answer her as if she is not doing it. Drawing attention to it could cause more problems with her speech. You don't want to cause a self confidence problem because you are always correcting her or drawing attention to it.
Most likely this will resolve itself in a few weeks, if not talk to her paediatrician
2007-06-09 16:51:58 · answer #7 · answered by Prodigy556 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son has the same problem...and he's very bright. We ask him to slow down and think about what he's trying to say. It helps. I think he gets so excited to tell us something that his mouth gets in the way!!
2007-06-09 15:47:12 · answer #8 · answered by maggie may 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may sound crazy, but have her ears checked. I have a nephew they thought had speech problems and had him at a therapist until his next checkup showed he had fluid built up on his eardrums and he couldn't hear very well. Once they got them cleared up and he worked with her on the correct way things sounded, he was (and is) FINE.
2007-06-09 14:59:44 · answer #9 · answered by cala 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before I even read your explanation, I was going to say it is due to her brilliant mind working faster then her mouth can speak.
You as the mother need to listen to your gut, if you don't think it's right, get her checked. Early Intervention goes until 3 years old, so it would not hurt to get her checked. Its going to ease your mind or get her the help she needs to correct it.
My guess is all is well.
2007-06-09 14:55:10 · answer #10 · answered by Kel B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋