2007-06-30 02:33:27 · 12 answers · asked by Christopher 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Its quite common at this age as they want to get it out so quick and there mouths and brains cant get it together giving them the little stammer, dont make a fuss of it and dont finish sentences for him just give him time and eventually he should grow out of it
2007-06-30 02:45:54 · answer #1 · answered by mumoffour 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is very common. A few things you can do, talk a little bit slower, everything is so new for children and sometimes they have a hard time picking apart words.
Repeat his incorrect work correctly in a very positive way.
Never ask him to be quiet, this is the reason my brother stammered. Children need to hear the sounds they are making to know if they are right or not, and they cannot do this properly with someone always telling them to be quiet.
Never pressure him to say the word right, he most likely know the right words and is still trying to get them out.
He is only 2.5, if this is still a huge problem at the age of 3 or 4 look into speak therapy.
Ask a neighbour or someone who doesn't speak with your son all day if they can understand him, this is a really good way to know for sure if you should pursue speak therapy.
Don't worry about, he will most likely grow out of it, and if not, I think it is a nice quality. My partner stutters/stammers all the time, I love it.
2007-06-30 03:32:44 · answer #2 · answered by vegface 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both of my girls did. I asked the preschool teacher and she said it was very common. We would just tell my daughter to take a deep breath and start over, this seemed to work. She grew out of it in about 6 months. It was What, or Who she would stammer on. My youngest, it's You. I wouldn't worry about it unless it goes on for a long time.
2007-06-30 03:33:45 · answer #3 · answered by Melissa R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son had the same problem at around 3 years old, and I was able to get him into an early preschool program because of it. As it turned out it was nothing to be concerned about because it cleared up as soon as he had the structure of a scheduled school day. The main thing is not to draw attention to it at all. Don't tell him "slow down" that's the worst thing you can do because then it makes him even more nervous, and you've drawn attention to it. I think it's normal, a lot of kids do it but quickly outgrow it. Talk to a speech therapist at your local school.
2007-06-30 02:40:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Be patient. If it's not bothering him, don't make a deal of it, or it will get worse because of nerves of upsetting you!
If your son is already upset, remember your facial expression could make a world of difference- put on a calm and accepting face and say "It's okay, relax, breath in, breath out. No rush, I'm here listening." When the pressure to hurry out the thoughts is low, the mouth can say the words in the head.
2007-06-30 02:40:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
All children go through a stuttering stage as a normal phase of speech and language development. Don't call attention to it, and hold a neutral facial expression. I wouldn't even tell him to slow down.
This stage is usually outgrown about six months after it starts. Speech therapy is not indicated unless the stuttering doesn't disappear by age 6.
2007-07-01 13:04:21 · answer #6 · answered by boogeywoogy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son did that at that age, I was worried about it, but I didn't draw attention to it. He grew out of it quite sometime ago. He will be 4 soon. Its just something some kids go through.
2007-06-30 11:01:41 · answer #7 · answered by jc2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at two and a half I wouldn't worry about speech problems as he is still learning, he will learn from you speaking to him clearly.
If you want you can practise with him copying you and how you speak properly, just a gentle reminder each time he stutters, be supportive and full of praise for effort. Plus a reward never fails. He will enjoy the attention and feel clever for copying you and getting it right.
2007-06-30 02:55:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Don't draw attention to it. It is probably developmental and should cease by the time he is four. If you think he stammers bc he is going to fast, you can subtly encourage him to slow down.
2007-06-30 02:36:58 · answer #9 · answered by TAT 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is really common with young kids, they have a lot to say and sometimes they struggle to get it all out! Dot make a big deal, just be patient and wait for him to finish. Never correct him or comment as this will just make him self conscious. He will grow out of it x
2007-06-30 03:09:20 · answer #10 · answered by British*Bird 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋