My almost four year has always had fanatstic speaking skills. He's has been easy to talk with since he was about two. In complete sentences!! All of a sudden he is stuttering SO BAD!!!! It's gotten so bad that i am constantly having to tell him, "Stop talking, slow down. Think about what you want to say"
I'm a little worried, it has gotten pretty bad very quick. Do I need to be concerned?
My son did it on and off from 3-4 years old... Pediatrician said it's very normal.. Their brains are going so fast, their having a hard time spitting it all out..
My daughter went through that. She was very verbal and spoke full, understandable sentences by 15 months. All of a sudden it seemed she couldn't get her words and her brain going at the same speed. She would say um, um, um. Keep telling him to slow down, think about what he wants to say. It was a short phase that seemed really long. If you are very concerned, bring it up with his ped.
My son went through a stage a little after he turned 3. It lasted a couple months for sure, and I was freaked! Took him to the Doc. and all and they reassured me he would grow out of it. Sure enough he did and is back to talking clearly.
At 5 my son started having trouble spitting it out. He repeats the first part of a sentance a few times, as if he's trying to get a running start. I think it's just because he has a lot to tell me! He jabbers constantly. Sometimes he pseudo stutters but he's just trying to find the next word. It's like his mouth is moving faster than his brain.
He's 6 now and it's better. But, I never commented on it or addressed it with him in any way. I didn't even show that I noticed it. I didn't want to feed into it. The hardest part was not finishing his sentences for him. But, I think it was the best tactic. It seemed to work to let it just run it's course.
Stuttering is often the result of poorly managed anxiety. Telling your son to stop talking is going to add to that anxiety, not reduce it. Be patient, do not try to finish his words for him. Because you did not mention any other issues (physical), I can only assume that this change is the result of anxiety. You might want to seek a speech therapist who specializes in stuttering issues, and you might want to research and see if there are anxiety-reducing techniques you can use to help your son develop more confidence/less anxiety around talking.
my 4 year old did that too it was like all of a suddon she had sooo much to say she couldnt slow down and put it all together watch it for a few months but if it doesnt get better talk to the dr
First of all do not pressure him. Allow him to say what he wants to say and as long as it takes him to say it. It's frustrating to him as well as you. My son went through it and we just ignored it and eventually it went away (a couple of months) My pediatrician said that it is very common and 9 times out of 10 it goes away. Making a issue out of it will only make it worse as he will feel insecure. Relax and maybe talk to your pediatrician about it so you can get some peace of mind!!
normal! & it will last a few months....& then disappear again.
My son did around 3-4-ish...seemed to be when he was stressed....when there was change...especially if we traveled! Every once in a blue moon he'll stutter now...but it is EXTREMELY rare...guess he outgrew it? Just don't stress him out about it :)
I can't remember what time frame (age) it was but one of mine went through the same phase. It passed and I would suspect your son's will too.
Has he had something traumatic happen recently? I had a little guy in my care that choked on a hot dog (at home) and Dad had to do the hemlich on him, he developed a stutter after that but it only lasted about a week.
I would just very calmly encourage him to slow down. Give him the impression that there is no hurry at all, you have all the time in the world to hear what he has to say.
Good Luck, M.
My daughter is 4 and has been stuttering a bit for a few months now...I am concerned and will be checking your answers!
I try not to make a big deal out of it and hoping with all my heart it goes away!
To echo some of the answers: it is probably part of a growth spurt-type-thing. Both my boys went through this twice and I was asking everyone I know (speech therapists included) about it. The best course of action is to try to ignore it and just get through it because it is a phase!
