{"id":153721,"date":"2021-11-01T14:53:18","date_gmt":"2021-11-01T09:23:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=153721"},"modified":"2026-03-02T11:25:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T11:25:41","slug":"can-stammering-disorder-in-children-be-corrected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/can-stammering-disorder-in-children-be-corrected\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Stammering Disorder In Children Be Corrected?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><head><meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\">\n<\/head><body><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ea6f3456ad6\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ea6f3456ad6\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/can-stammering-disorder-in-children-be-corrected\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/can-stammering-disorder-in-children-be-corrected\/#Causes_of_Stuttering_in_Children\" >Causes of Stuttering in Children<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/can-stammering-disorder-in-children-be-corrected\/#How_Can_Stuttering_Affect_Your_Child\" >How Can Stuttering Affect Your Child?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/can-stammering-disorder-in-children-be-corrected\/#Ways_in_Which_You_Can_Help_Your_Child_Overcome_Stuttering\" >Ways in Which You Can Help Your Child Overcome Stuttering<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/can-stammering-disorder-in-children-be-corrected\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/can-stammering-disorder-in-children-be-corrected\/#References\" >References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n    <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/channel-health-talk\"\n       class=\"pe-healthtalk-banner\"\n       style=\"position:relative; display:block; margin:10px; border-radius:10px; border-bottom:2px solid #117B77; overflow:hidden;\">\n        <span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; width:2px; height:50%; background:#10847e;\"><\/span>\n        <img alt=\"Join Health Talk by PharmEasy on WhatsApp\"\n             src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PEhealthtalk-1.png\"\n             style=\"width:100%; display:block; border-radius:10px;\">\n    <\/a>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><strong>Introduction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The development of speech is an important aspect of a child\u2019s growth, and speech-related issues are not uncommon in children. One of the common speech disorders of childhood onset is stammering or stuttering. About 8% of preschool children face stuttering disorder<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6486457\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><\/sup>. If you are a parent whose child is facing this difficulty, then read on to know how you can aid your child\u2019s stammering treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_Stuttering_in_Children\"><\/span><strong>Causes of Stuttering in Children<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stuttering and stammering are two names for the same condition. Though still in use colloquially, these terms are not used in clinical diagnostics, and the medical terminology for this condition is Childhood-Onset Fluency Disorder<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6486457\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><\/sup>. This is a speech disorder that affects the flow of speech in affected individuals. Children who stammer often repeat syllables\/words\/phrases to complete a sentence and take a long time to enunciate words<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthdirect.gov.au\/stuttering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stuttering \u00a0disorder does not have any specific identified cause. Some factors might lead to the development of stammering speech in a child which include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Genetic \/ Family History:<\/strong> Strongest known risk factor. If a parent or sibling has stuttering, the child\u2019s risk increases significantly<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthdirect.gov.au\/stuttering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Neurodevelopmental Factors:<\/strong> Subtle differences in brain areas responsible for speech planning, timing, and motor control. Mild delays in speech\u2013language development can contribute. In neurodevelopmental disorder, boys are affected more by stammering than girls<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6486457\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Temperament \/ Personality: <\/strong>Children who are highly sensitive, get easily frustrated and are fast thinkers with slower speech-motor coordination may show more stuttering<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asha.org\/practice-portal\/clinical-topics\/fluency-disorders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4317269\/pdf\/nihms657451.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Psychosocial Stressors:<\/strong> Anxiety and stress due to factors like shifting to a new school, birth of a sibling, family changes etc. can temporarily worsen fluency<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthdirect.gov.au\/stuttering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.asha.org\/practice-portal\/clinical-topics\/fluency-disorders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Environmental Factors:<\/strong> These include factors like an emotionally charged household, family dynamics or fast-paced lifestyle. They don\u2019t directly affect but can aggravate the condition<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asha.org\/practice-portal\/clinical-topics\/fluency-disorders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bilingual or Multilingual Environment (Not a cause but a trigger):<\/strong> Switching between languages may increase demands on speech planning, revealing underlying stuttering tendency<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0165587625001016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Motor Coordination Issues:<\/strong> Some children with conditions like autism and ADHD have slower development of fine motor speech coordination causing difficulty in smooth flow of speech<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7971182\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div id=\"sfa_container_153721\" class=\"sfa_container\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"sfa_overlay\"><\/div><button id=\"sfa_btn_153721\" class=\"sfa_btn\">Show Full Article<\/button><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote doc-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Acquired or late-onset stammering is relatively rare and happens in older children and adults as a result of a head injury, stroke or progressive neurological condition. It can also be caused by certain drugs, medicines, or psychological or emotional trauma, and usually difficult to cure.<\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/legal\/editorial-policy\/dr-ashish-bajaj-76\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Dr. Ashish Bajaj, M.B.B.S., M.D. in Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology<\/strong><\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_Stuttering_Affect_Your_Child\"><\/span><a><\/a><strong>How Can Stuttering Affect Your Child?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stammering can mentally affect a child and lead to low self-esteem, anxiety, learning impact and affects social life of a child<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthdirect.gov.au\/stuttering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/stammering\/treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7<\/a><\/sup>. It has been observed that peers often ridicule a child with speech difficulties such as a stuttering disorder. Here are some of the ways that this speech difficulty can affect your child:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The major effect of stuttering is that it can make a child feel different from others, aloof, and frustrated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your child might avoid speaking much and refrain from socializing<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthdirect.gov.au\/stuttering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your child may feel more self-conscious and develop anxiety issues carried on later into life<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthdirect.gov.au\/stuttering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They might also face difficulty making friends, providing answers in the class, and feel increasingly isolated<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthdirect.gov.au\/stuttering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It can also affect their relationship making skills since conversation feels like a hindrance to a child who stammers<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthdirect.gov.au\/stuttering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As speaking in front of people can feel like a nightmare to them, they may avoid engaging in skill set development that involves public speaking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Stuttering may build up over time or even affect a child very suddenly. The peak time for a child to develop this problem is when they start to learn and pronounce complex words and create longer sentences<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4317269\/pdf\/nihms657451.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a><\/sup>. Fortunately about 80% of affected children grow out of it naturally<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6486457\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><\/sup>, but those who don\u2019t may require speech therapy along with a supportive home atmosphere to deal with this condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote doc-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>It\u2019s common for children between the ages of 2 and 5 years to go through periods when they may stutter. For most children, this is part of learning to speak, and it gets better on its own. However, stuttering that persists may require treatment to improve speech fluency.<\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/legal\/editorial-policy\/dr-m-g-kartheeka-77\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Dr. M.G. Kartheeka, MBBS, MD(Pediatrics)<\/strong><\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ways_in_Which_You_Can_Help_Your_Child_Overcome_Stuttering\"><\/span><strong>Ways in Which You Can Help Your Child Overcome Stuttering<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stuttering is not an uncommon disorder, and a large number of people face it at some point in their lives. To help your child overcome their stuttering speechyou will require patience, kindness and understanding. Here are some ways in which you can help with your child\u2019s stammering treatment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Listen to what your child has to say<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/parent-talking-with-the-child-375x250.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-263587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/parent-talking-with-the-child-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/parent-talking-with-the-child-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/parent-talking-with-the-child-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/parent-talking-with-the-child-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/parent-talking-with-the-child-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/parent-talking-with-the-child-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/parent-talking-with-the-child-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/parent-talking-with-the-child-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/parent-talking-with-the-child-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If your child is facing a stuttering disorder you will have to be extra attentive towards what they are saying. When they are stammering it is important to take time and let them finish their sentences so that you can understand what they are saying, particularly when they have more to say<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/stuttering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking time to closely pay attention to their speech, and talking slowly makes a child feel heard and boosts their confidence<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/stammering\/treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7<\/a><\/sup>. When you do this exercise each time they speak and do not ask them to repeat frequently, the child will not feel as if something is wrong with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Let them use a communication style that makes them feel comfortable<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Child-talking-freely-while-playing-or-drawing-375x250.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-263589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Child-talking-freely-while-playing-or-drawing-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Child-talking-freely-while-playing-or-drawing-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Child-talking-freely-while-playing-or-drawing-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Child-talking-freely-while-playing-or-drawing-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Child-talking-freely-while-playing-or-drawing-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Child-talking-freely-while-playing-or-drawing-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Child-talking-freely-while-playing-or-drawing-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Child-talking-freely-while-playing-or-drawing-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Child-talking-freely-while-playing-or-drawing-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It can be difficult to communicate with a child who stammers during their speech development phase. Stammering treatment starts at home, and you should allow your child to converse at a pace that is comfortable to them, instead of forcing upon any other model of communication<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthdirect.gov.au\/stuttering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child is speaking either slowly or very fast you should not try to correct it at this stage as it can build up more tension in their mind<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/stammering\/treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Do not discourage them or constantly correct their speech<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/parent-encouraging-child-375x250.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-263592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/parent-encouraging-child-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/parent-encouraging-child-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/parent-encouraging-child-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/parent-encouraging-child-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/parent-encouraging-child-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/parent-encouraging-child-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/parent-encouraging-child-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/parent-encouraging-child-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/parent-encouraging-child-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A stuttering child is often criticized, mocked and corrected whenever they speak, causing a lot of traumas to them.This may lower their confidence. Always keep a positive attitude around your child and respond positively even if you do have to correct them at times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to them openly about their condition and \u00a0make them feel normal about having any disfluencies<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/stuttering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8<\/a><\/sup>. Constant correction of their speech will not make the problem go away, thus it is important to keep encouraging them throughout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Try to avoid any attention to the disorder<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mother-talking-with-child-375x250.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-263598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mother-talking-with-child-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mother-talking-with-child-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mother-talking-with-child-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mother-talking-with-child-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mother-talking-with-child-2048x1366.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mother-talking-with-child-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mother-talking-with-child-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mother-talking-with-child-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mother-talking-with-child-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A great way to make your child feel less conscious about their stuttering disorder is to not put special attention to it. Treat stuttering as a normal way of speaking if your child is suffering from it. When they notice that there is not much attention on their disorder, it becomes easier to recover from it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Make time for one-on-one sessions with your child<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-talking-freely-375x250.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-263590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-talking-freely-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-talking-freely-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-talking-freely-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-talking-freely-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-talking-freely-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-talking-freely-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-talking-freely-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-talking-freely-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-talking-freely-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Take time out and engage in one-on-one bonding sessions with your child. Maintain eye contact when they are speaking and show interest as this can help them feel more important and boost their confidence<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/stammering\/treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7<\/a><\/sup>. Help them address their difficulties in a gradual manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child faces a stammering speech you should also visit a speech therapist for effective stammering treatment. A speech therapist will help find ways to improve the fluency of their speech and help in reducing the emotional impact associated with it. They will also guide you correctly on how to help your child overcome their difficulty, like suggest you to make changes in your communication and home environment<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/stammering\/treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7<\/a><\/sup>. But you need to stay patient support your child throughout the process to help your child overcome this disorder quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/child-care-baby-diaper-rash-causes-types-treatment-home-remedies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Baby Diaper Rash: Causes, Types, Treatment &amp; Home Remedies<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most children can improve their speech problem with patience, support, and the right guidance. It is vital to remind your child that they are not the only ones who stammer and it is nothing to feel bad or ashamed about! Encouraging a relaxed speaking environment at home and seeking help from a speech therapist when needed can make a major difference in helping your child overcome stuttering with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/diabetes-in-children-warning-signs-and-what-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8 Symptoms Of Diabetes In Children To Watch Out For!<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span><strong>References<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Chang SE, Garnett EO, Etchell A, Chow HM. Functional and Neuroanatomical Bases of Developmental Stuttering: Current Insights. The Neuroscientist. 2018 Sep 28;25(6):566\u201382. 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Available from: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4317269\/pdf\/nihms657451.pdf\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4317269\/pdf\/nihms657451.pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rasoli Jokar AH, Salehi S, Tanghatar K, KhoshbinSarokalaee L. The Differential Impact of Bilingualism on Stuttering Severity, Language-Specific Patterns, and Therapy Outcomes in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 2025 Mar;192:112314. Available from: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0165587625001016\">https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0165587625001016<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Talkar T, Williamson JR, Hannon DJ, Rao HM, Yuditskaya S, Claypool KT, et al. Assessment of Speech and Fine Motor Coordination in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder. IEEE Access. 2020; 8:127535\u201345. 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Available from: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/stuttering\">https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/stuttering<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Disclaimer: <\/em><\/strong><em>The information provided here is for educational\/awareness purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment by a healthcare professional and should not be relied upon to diagnose or treat any medical condition. The reader should consult a registered medical practitioner to determine the appropriateness of the information and before consuming any medication. PharmEasy does not provide any guarantee or warranty (express or implied) regarding the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of the information; and disclaims any liability arising thereof.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Links and product recommendations in the information<\/em> <em>provided here are advertisements of third-party products available on the website. 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