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From: Charlie Osborne
Date: 22 Oct 2006
Time: 10:37:18 -0500
Remote Name: 67.142.130.40
There are distinct differences between early stuttering and the disfluencies observed in many children as they develop language. Rather than list them here, let me suggest that you go the Stuttering Foundation of America's homepage at www.stuttersfa.org . They have an excellent brochure that describes early stuttering and normal disfluencies, If you think your child is stuttering…. You may also want to check out another brochure they have available titled 7 ways to help the child who is stuttering if you believe that your child is stuttering. I would also suggest that you contact a speech-language pathologist in your area that specializes in working with children who stutter and perhaps set up a diagnostic appointment. S/he will be able to help provide you with more information specific to your child. If you’re not sure how to find a SLP, the SFA website has a referral list of SLP’s specializing in stuttering state-by-state. I hope this helps!