Stuttering, what we commonly call “Stammering” is a speech disorder characterised by disruption in the flow of speech

An individual may have stuttering due to various causes, some of them are:

An individual may have stuttering due to various causes, some of them are:

Individuals with stuttering may have some or most of the signs & symptoms given below based on the severity of stuttering.

The screening and assessment for stuttering is primarily done by a Speech-Language Pathologist. A speech language pathologist would obtain case history through an interview and interaction with the stutterer.

Speech Therapy: Based on the assessment the therapist chooses stuttering modification techniques that can help the individual reduce their stuttering.

With therapy, individuals with stuttering learn to cope with stuttering.

You can certainly help your child in handling their condition. It is advised to create an accepting environment for the child and try not to guilt or shame their condition.