When does stuttering become a problem?

omurray

My DS went through the stuttering phase at 2.5 yrs and through much research and speaking with the pedi and a speech therapist, I learned that that it is a very common phase at that age and not to worry about it.  He had a period of about 2-3 weeks that were really bad and then he got much better from then on.  He is now 3 yrs 4 months and the stuttering is MUCH better, but it definitely still occurs maybe an average of once a day.  But, some days its more and some days none.  It is almost always when he is excited or tired.  I guess I'm just wondering if it should be completely gone by now.  The SLP that I had spoken to last year said not to worry unless it lasted 6 months or more.  It has been more than that, but the stuttering is much less now.  I don't want to worry about it if it just needs more time to work itself out, but I also don't want to ignore it if it should have been completely gone by now and there is something I should be doing.  We do not draw any attention to it and know to just listen and be patient with him, without asking him to slow down etc..  Thoughts, experiences?

pincushions

DS stutters. We talked to the Ped  when he was 3.5 yr old. He was not worried. He said some kids grow out of it. Well DS is now 4 and it has gotten worse.

I am setting up an appointment with an SLP. Ped said to not make a big deal out of it and that some kids grow out of it by 6. I would rather get on top of it if it is more than just a little stutter.

 

LeoChic

My nephew, who is 14, has a really bad stutter.  Unfortunately, his worthless mother won't take the time to do anything for him. 

If your worried go back to the doctor.  Most kids do grow out of a stutter though and if he's doing much better than that's a good sign.  I'd guess some kids take longer to grow out of it than others.