Almost 3 year old Stutters?

Question

My boy started stuttering about 2 months ago and it has gotten really bad lately. Should I be worried? What should I do about it?

Answer 1

he'll probably grow out of it but if it persists, visit a doctor

Answer 2

Stuttering may commonly occur in the normal language development of toddlers 3 - 4 years of age. It occurs because ideas come to mind faster than the child is able to express them. It more commonly occurs if the toddler is tired, stressed, or excited.

When the child is speaking, give your full, prompt attention, and do not comment on the stuttering. If the stuttering is accompanied with other signs, such as tics, grimacing, extreme self-consciousness, or if the stuttering persists longer than 6 months, consider having the child evaluated by a speech pathologist.

Your best source of help for stuttering, especially with a young child is The Stuttering Foundation of America.  Check out www.stutteringhelp.org and you will find tips for parents of ways they can help, if and when your child needs to see a speech therapist who specializes in treating stuttering, a list of referrals to specialists all over the world, online videos, helpful books you can find at your library or in the estore, etc.  They are a nonprofit group started by a man who stuttered.

Answer 3

Try really slowing down with him-- when he speaks get down at his level, look into his face whenever he speaks, and give him time. Sometimes that can help. You might contact a speech therapist or someone in your area who evaluates the development of young children.  

Answer 4

At this age it can be normal and is called psuedostuttering.

http://pediatrics.about.com/cs/weeklyque...

Answer 5

Just ignore it,Turn away from him when he is stuttering,He will stop doing it ,nothing to worry about,

Answer 6

It is normal for some stuttering in toddlers since they are still learning to pronounce words and also have a tendency to talk fast and/or get excited while they are talking.  Try getting him to talk slower, and teach him how to correctly say words he has trouble with.  If it continues more than a few months, then talk to your doctor about seeing a speech therapist :)