Question

When should I seek professional help for my child's stuttering?

Answer 1

For children who have a severe problem with stuttering, early evaluation and intervention is very helpful. Signs to look for that suggest you should have your child evaluated include:

• Stuttering that becomes more frequent and gets worse with time
• Stuttering that is accompanied by body or facial movements
• Speech that is especially difficult or strained
• Avoiding situations that require talking
• Vocal tension that results in rising pitch while talking
• Stuttering that continues after a child has turned 5 years old