I Think My Child is Stuttering

What should you do if you think your child is stuttering?

At home tips:

·        Avoid speaking for your child.  Concentrate on what your child is saying, not how he or she is saying it.  

·        Don't finish what your child is saying.  

·         Don't interrupt your child when she or he is speaking.  

·        Don't use facial or body language that shows your child you, the parent/caregiver, are anxious or upset about your child's speech.

·         Don't show that your are upset or distressed when your child stutters.  

·         Don't label your child as a "stutterer".  

·         Don't limit the amount of time that your child has to speak or indicating that the parent/caregiver is in a rush and does not have time to listen

·        Don't ask many questions of the child in a short period of time

·         Don't tease your child about his or her speech.  

If you have concerns about your child's speech we can help!  Call us at 651-636-4155.