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I was at the University of Alberta while they were doing a 2-week clinic for people (adults) who stutter. The participants that I spoke to said they had made huge progress in that short time. While we were talking, there was very little evidence of a stutter. Some had come to the clinic virtually unable to talk. So, if your child is developing a stutter, take heart; it is treatable. They have some great resources. Early intervention is best.

Here is a website that talks about the causes and some solutions. I was surprised to read that some causes are:

• genetics (approximately 60% of those who stutter have a family member who does also);
• child development (children with other speech and language problems or developmental delays are more likely to stutter);
• neurophysiology (recent neurological research has shown that people who stutter process speech and language slightly differently than those who do not stutter); and
• family dynamics (high expectations and fast-paced lifestyles can contribute to stuttering)
• and it can be a combination of factors.

There is a section for kids with a video for kids by kids! One child describes stuttering exactly the way you do: his brain talks faster than his mouth can go.

For parents, they suggest:

• talking slowly with frequent pauses
• making comments rather than asking questions
• show you are listening by with your body and facial expressions
• giving your child undivided attention for a few minutes each day
• teach ach family member to take turns speaking and not interrupt
• look at how you interact with your child and try to convey that they have plenty of time to talk
• show that you accept who your child is, whether they stutter or not

They also share some famous people who stuttered. Another site mentions that Colin Firth now has trouble.

I was at the University of Alberta while they were doing a 2-week clinic for people (adults) who stutter. The participants that I spoke to said they had made huge progress in that short time. While we were talking, there was very little evidence of a stutter. Some had come to the clinic virtually unable to talk. So, if your child is developing a stutter, take heart; it is treatable. They have some great resources. Early intervention is best.

Here is a website that talks about the causes and some solutions. I was surprised to read that some causes are:

• "genetics (approximately 60% of those who stutter have a family member who does also);
• child development (children with other speech and language problems or developmental delays are more likely to stutter);
• neurophysiology (recent neurological research has shown that people who stutter process speech and language slightly differently than those who do not stutter); and
• family dynamics (high expectations and fast-paced lifestyles can contribute to stuttering)"
• and it can be a combination of factors.

There is a section for kids with a video for kids by kids! One child describes stuttering exactly the way you do: his brain talks faster than his mouth can go.

For parents, they suggest:

• talking slowly with frequent pauses
• "Reduce the number of questions you ask your child. Children speak more freely if they are expressing their own ideas rather than answering an adult's questions. Instead of asking questions, simply comment on what your child has said, thereby letting him know you heard him."
• show you are listening by with your body and facial expressions
• giving your child undivided attention for a few minutes each day
• teach ach family member to take turns speaking and not interrupt
• look at how you interact with your child and try to convey that they have plenty of time to talk
• show that you accept who your child is, whether they stutter or not

They also share some famous people who stuttered. Another site mentions that Colin Firth now has trouble.

I was at the University of Alberta while they were doing a 2-week clinic for people (adults) who stutter. The participants that I spoke to said they had made huge progress in that short time. While we were talking, there was very little evidence of a stutter. Some had come to the clinic virtually unable to talk. So, if your child is developing a stutter, take heart; it is treatable. Early intervention is best.

Here is a website that talks about the causes and some solutions. I was surprised to read that some causes are:

• genetics (approximately 60% of those who stutter have a family member who does also);
• child development (children with other speech and language problems or developmental delays are more likely to stutter);
• neurophysiology (recent neurological research has shown that people who stutter process speech and language slightly differently than those who do not stutter); and
• family dynamics (high expectations and fast-paced lifestyles can contribute to stuttering)
• and it can be a combination of factors.

There is a section for kids with a video for kids by kids! One child describes stuttering exactly the way you do: his brain talks faster than his mouth can go.

For parents, they suggest:

• talking slowly with frequent pauses
• making comments rather than asking questions
• show you are listening by with your body and facial expressions
• giving your child undivided attention for a few minutes each day
• teach ach family member to take turns speaking and not interrupt
• look at how you interact with your child and try to convey that they have plenty of time to talk
• show that you accept who your child is, whether they stutter or not

They also share some famous people who stuttered.

I was at the University of Alberta while they were doing a 2-week clinic for people (adults) who stutter. The participants that I spoke to said they had made huge progress in that short time. While we were talking, there was very little evidence of a stutter. Some had come to the clinic virtually unable to talk. So, if your child is developing a stutter, take heart; it is treatable. They have some great resources. Early intervention is best.

Here is a website that talks about the causes and some solutions. I was surprised to read that some causes are:

• genetics (approximately 60% of those who stutter have a family member who does also);
• child development (children with other speech and language problems or developmental delays are more likely to stutter);
• neurophysiology (recent neurological research has shown that people who stutter process speech and language slightly differently than those who do not stutter); and
• family dynamics (high expectations and fast-paced lifestyles can contribute to stuttering)
• and it can be a combination of factors.

There is a section for kids with a video for kids by kids! One child describes stuttering exactly the way you do: his brain talks faster than his mouth can go.

For parents, they suggest:

• talking slowly with frequent pauses
• making comments rather than asking questions
• show you are listening by with your body and facial expressions
• giving your child undivided attention for a few minutes each day
• teach ach family member to take turns speaking and not interrupt
• look at how you interact with your child and try to convey that they have plenty of time to talk
• show that you accept who your child is, whether they stutter or not

They also share some famous people who stuttered. Another site mentions that Colin Firth now has trouble.

I was at the University of Alberta while they were doing a 2-week clinic for people (adults) who stutter. The participants that I spoke to said they had made huge progress in that short time. While we were talking, there was very little evidence of a stutter. Some had come to the clinic virtually unable to talk. So, if your child is developing a stutter, take heart; it is treatable.

Here is a website that talks about the causes and some solutions. I was surprised to read that:

• genetics (approximately 60% of those who stutter have a family member who does also);
• child development (children with other speech and language problems or developmental delays are more likely to stutter);
• neurophysiology (recent neurological research has shown that people who stutter process speech and language slightly differently than those who do not stutter); and
• family dynamics (high expectations and fast-paced lifestyles can contribute to stuttering)

There is a section for kids. And there is a video for kids by kids! One child describes stuttering exactly the way you do: his brain talks faster than his mouth can go.

They also share some famous people who stuttered.

I was at the University of Alberta while they were doing a 2-week clinic for people (adults) who stutter. The participants that I spoke to said they had made huge progress in that short time. While we were talking, there was very little evidence of a stutter. Some had come to the clinic virtually unable to talk. So, if your child is developing a stutter, take heart; it is treatable. Early intervention is best.

Here is a website that talks about the causes and some solutions. I was surprised to read that some causes are:

• genetics (approximately 60% of those who stutter have a family member who does also);
• child development (children with other speech and language problems or developmental delays are more likely to stutter);
• neurophysiology (recent neurological research has shown that people who stutter process speech and language slightly differently than those who do not stutter); and
• family dynamics (high expectations and fast-paced lifestyles can contribute to stuttering)
• and it can be a combination of factors.

There is a section for kids with a video for kids by kids! One child describes stuttering exactly the way you do: his brain talks faster than his mouth can go.

For parents, they suggest:

• talking slowly with frequent pauses
• making comments rather than asking questions
• show you are listening by with your body and facial expressions
• giving your child undivided attention for a few minutes each day
• teach ach family member to take turns speaking and not interrupt
• look at how you interact with your child and try to convey that they have plenty of time to talk
• show that you accept who your child is, whether they stutter or not

They also share some famous people who stuttered.