A member of the child’s family comes to you, the teacher, with a concern over their fouryearold’s sudden stuttering. They ask whether they should seek professional help. What advice would you give?
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER: Both home and school should make every effort to patiently listen to what the child is trying to say without commenting or saying, “Slow down.” This is a common
developmental pattern in preschoolers, but if it does not pass in a matter of weeks, then an evaluation by a speech pathologist may be warranted.
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