My child has just started stuttering. When should I seek help?

Q: My child has just started stuttering. When should I seek help?

Right away! Typically, stuttering onset begins after the age of 3. Studies have shown that while many children will recover from stuttering on their own, there is no way to know which children will recover spontaneously and which will not. Moreover, research has revealed less than 10% of children will recover during the first year of stuttering making early intervention exceedingly important! Early intervention is additionally important because studies show children younger than 6 years old who stutter experience social consequences such as bullying from peers. If stuttering continues into school years, it is increasingly more difficult to treat and can cause problems later in life. Stuttering Program for Toddlers Stuttering Program for School-Age Children