Children who stutter may have repetitions of sounds (m-m-m-my) or words (my, my, my), prolongations (mmmy), or blocks (trying to say a sound but no sounds come out). Everyone’s speech has dysfluencies, however, people who stutter have more frequent dysfluencies in their speech. This may also be accompanied by secondary behaviours such as tension in the face or involuntary head or body movements. 

Stuttering may affect a child’s confidence and willingness to participate in social interactions with others. Early intervention is important for better speech outcomes. Our therapists will work with your child using strategies tailored to your child and family’s needs. Some ways to work on stuttering include parent training programs and teaching the child strategies to speak more fluently.