What are some signs of stuttering and how is it managed in speech therapy?
Your child may be stuttering if he or she makes partial or entire word repetitions. Also some children many be stuck on a particular sound at the beginning of a word. It is often a struggle for children who stutter to coordinate smooth speech. With children as young as 6 or earlier, the approach to therapy is very indirect for the child. The emphasis is play based and the speech therapy will focus on the habits of speaking with smooth speech. Much of the focus is directed toward the parent(s) and the home environment. Many young children who stutter are unaware of their speech difficulty and continue with their talking uninhibited. It is critical to identify stuttering behavior early and have it addressed before your child becomes older and the speaking behavior becomes reinforced into habit. When a child realizes he or she stutters or is teased children may withdraw from talking and suffer social emotional harm. It is critical to manage stuttering early in life before it becomes debil
