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My child stutters when speaking — should I be worried?
Stuttering between ages 2 and 5 is often a normal developmental phase as a child's ideas outpace their speaking skills, and it usually settles on its own. Seek a gentle speech and developmental check if it lasts more than six months, worsens, comes with visible struggle or tension, or your child becomes upset or avoids speaking. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
Read the answer AnswerWhat does it mean if my child stutters when speaking?
Stuttering means a child's speech is interrupted by repeated sounds, stretched sounds or brief blocks. Between ages 2 and 5 a phase of bumpy speech is very common and usually passes on its own; it does not reflect intelligence or anything a parent did. A check is worthwhile if it lasts beyond about six months, comes with visible effort, or distresses the child. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
Read the answer AnswerWhat should I do if my child stutters when speaking?
If your child stutters, slow your own speech, give unhurried time to finish, and listen to the message rather than correcting the bumps. Stuttering is common in young children and often resolves, but seek a speech-language check if it lasts beyond six months, worsens, or your child becomes frustrated or avoids speaking. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
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