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